Taking up a large chunk of the Kii Peninsula, Wakayama Prefecture remains one of Japan's hidden gems. The capital of the prefecture, also called Wakayama, is a thriving castle city that’s only an hour from Osaka by train. Elsewhere in Wakayama Prefecture you’ll find mile after mile of gorgeous coastline and stunning mountain scenery. Many of the ancient pilgrimage routes called the Kumano Kodo weave through Wakayama. These trails form part of the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Working out where to stay in Wakayama...