Wakayama, Japan: Places to Visit + My Journey Back to Where My Family Is From 🇯🇵 🤍

I traveled from Osaka to Wakayama, Japan, not just to explore a new region, but to reconnect with where my family is from. In this video, I visit a traditional washi paper studio deep in the countryside, explore Wakayama City, visit a historic temple for a goshuin stamp, and end the trip at Wakayama Castle. Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan or are curious about my personal journey, I hope this video helps you see Wakayama in a new light.

🗺️ Watch to discover:
– Hidden spots you can visit in Wakayama
– A special father-daughter trip
– How I’m reconnecting with my Japanese roots

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Intro
00:06 – How to get to Wakayama from Osaka
01:42 – Travel to Wakayama + Day/Night 1
04:02 – Why I’m in Wakayama + Plan for the day
07:08 – Coffee + Snacks for the road
08:53 – Roadtrip to Esumi + Yuasa Shoyu Factory
11:54 – Dinner Haul + End of day thoughts
13:48 – Kimiidera Temple
18:08 – Updates + Plan for the day
19:24 – Wakayama Castle & Japanese strolling garden
23:11 – Wakayama Station +Omiyage/Souvenir Haul

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🎥 Wakayama Vlog & 1-Day Itinerary: Japan’s countryside, cat train station, themed trains: https://youtu.be/8432-ub3MLM
🤳🏼 Riding a CAT THEMED TRAIN through Japan’s countryside: https://youtube.com/shorts/WfpukMrNnzE
📝 How to Visit Wakayama’s Cat Train Station: https://lifestylebyremi.com/wakayama-cat-train-station-japan/

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2 Comments

  1. Hi friends! I hope you like my new Japan travel vlog and that it inspires you to visit Wakayama.✨I'm currently traveling, but I am working on a blog post with all my tips for visiting Wakayama and a list of places to visit. That should be available on my blog within the next month or so, but make sure you're subscribed to my channel or are signed up for my newsletter to be the first to know when it's available!
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    Have you visited Wakayama? Comment with your favorite travel memory! If you've yet to visit, let me know what you're most excited to see/do in Wakayama.