Wakayama Prefecture
Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県; Wakayama-ken) is part of the Kii Peninsula in the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Wakayama.
History
Geography
Wakayama Prefecture is bordered by Osaka Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, and Mie Prefecture.
Cities AridaGoboHashimotoKainanShinguTanabeWakayama (capital)
Districts
Economy
Wakayama-Ken supplies most of Japan with its high production of mikans(Mandrin Oranges) in October of every year.
Demographics
Culture
Mount Koya (高野山; -san) in the Ito District is the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. The Kumano Shrines are located in the southern tip of the prefecture.
Tourism
Prefectural symbols
Miscellaneous topics
External links Official Wakayama Prefecture homepage
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