Local food and restaurants in Wakayama
Wakayama ramen is known for its pork-bone and soy-sauce broth. In the Kumano area, mehari sushi wraps rice in pickled mustard leaves.
Local dishes to try in Wakayama
- Wakayama ramen
- Mehari sushi
Choosing a meal in Wakayama
Look for Wakayama ramen when you are in Wakayama City, and mehari sushi on a day in Kumano. They come from different parts of the prefecture, so start your restaurant search near the place you are actually visiting.
Tips for choosing a restaurant
For a day on the Kumano Kodo, decide where lunch will fit before you set out. If you want mehari sushi, check menus in the town you will visit and whether dinner is already included at your accommodation.
What else could you see nearby?
Shirahama’s beach and the temples of Koyasan take you in different directions. If the Kumano Kodo is on your list, plan buses and an overnight stop around the walk rather than squeezing it between beach visits.
Plan a trip around Wakayama → Official JNTO area guide ↗Restaurant reservations in Wakayama
Find restaurants in this area on AutoReserve, then choose a date, time and party size. Read the menu, total price and cancellation terms before you book. Availability can change between visits.
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Read more about regional dishes and food traditions in these official guides. For a particular restaurant’s menu, prices and booking terms, use its own website or reservation page.