Best beaches in Wakayama City

2 ranked beaches in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Wakayama City

1
Kataonami Beach
Most iconic urban beach in north Wakayama with wide sandy shoreline
7.0
2
Wakaura Beach
Historic coastal scenery with calm waters and cultural significance
7.0

What makes Wakayama City's beaches stand out?

Wakayama City sits in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Wakayama City or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.