Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Wakayama region.
Introducing the top 10 unmissable local gourmet dishes from the Wakayama region.
When visiting the Wakayama region, be sure to enjoy the authentic local gourmet dishes at their best.
Table of Contents
Mehari sushi
Wakayama Whale
Sparrow sushi
Wakayama ramen
Ume udon
Mandarin orange mochi
Mackerel nare sushi
Kumano beef
Cue pot
Wakayama Shirasu Bowl
Mehari sushi
Open your mouth so big to see and eat!
Mehari Sushi is a regional dish of the Yoshino region, mainly in the Kumano region that spans Wakayama and Mie prefectures, and Yoshino County, Nara Prefecture. It is a rice ball for bento wrapped...
Wakayama Whale
Wakayama specialties, whale dishes
Taiji Town, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture is the birthplace of whaling in Japan. Whales are regulated by commercial whaling and have strict capture restrictions established by the government...
Sparrow sushi
Taste the whole kodai caught in the tide and tight
“Small bream sparrow sushi” is a local sushi from Wakayama prefecture that has been eaten since ancient times, and is one of the famous souvenirs representing the prefecture. It is a sushi made by ...
Wakayama ramen
One of the most representative flavors of Wakayama
Utayama ramen, which is one of the most representative flavors of Wakayama, is usually called “Chinese noodles”. From the characteristics of the soup, it can be classified into three patterns: soy...
Ume udon
A cup of Kishu plum blossoms — the blessings and traditions of Wakayama
Ume udon, known as the local dish of Wakayama Prefecture, is a beautiful, pale pink udon made by kneading in plums, a specialty of Kishu. This dish combines the flavor of Kishu plum with the chewy ...
Mandarin orange mochi
Traditional mochi with a refreshing sweetness created by the Kishu sun and the scent of tangerines
Wakayama Prefecture's local confectionary “mandarin orange” is a sweet that makes use of mandarin oranges, a specialty of Kishu, and is characterized by its refreshing flavor and the soft sweetness...
Mackerel nare sushi
Local cuisine of Wakayama prefecture made by hand since ancient times
Nare-zushi, a local sushi representative of Wakayama, is fermented sushi made without using vinegar. It has a unique aroma like deep-pickled nukazuke, but it is a recommended dish of Wakayama gourm...
Kumano beef
Kishu's premium Wagyu brand
Kumano beef is said to be the root of Kumano beef from Kyoto during the Heian period. After that, it was kept in the Kumano region in the southern part of the prefecture as a farming cow. In order...
Cue pot
The taste of winter “Kue” representing Kishu
Wakayama Prefecture's premium fish kue is proud of its delicate taste, gelatinous skin, and fat tightness that makes gourmets roar very fine. If you put it in a pot, it is so exquisite that you won...
Wakayama Shirasu Bowl
Adults and children all love it!
Yuasa Town in Wakayama Prefecture is one of the largest in the prefecture and boasts one of the largest amounts of landing in Japan. There are many popular shops of delicious shirasudon. Whitebait...