- Orange harvest ranks among the nation's top, with Arida oranges being a brand continuing since the Edo period.
- Nanko plums from Tanabe City and Minabe Town are the highest-grade pickled plums, even used in international airline meals.
- Cape Shiono marks mainland Japan's southernmost point, with the famous Shiono Observatory for typhoon observations at its tip.
- Katsuura Fishing Port boasts Japan's largest catch of fresh tuna.
- Kitayama Village offers rare 'log rafting' experiences worldwide, with village territory forming an enclave surrounded by Mie and Nara Prefectures.
- Kishu lacquerware from Kuroe, Kainan City, originated in the Muromachi period, maintaining approximately 400 years of tradition.
- Tama the Station Master cat at Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishigawa Line became world-famous, significantly increasing tourists.
- Katsuragi Town recorded 40.6°C in 1994, then the nation's second-highest temperature.
- Prefectural Bincho charcoal is hard and long-lasting, evaluated as premium charcoal even by overseas chefs.
- Shirahama Town has Japan's oldest hot spring records with 'Muro Hot Springs' mentioned in the Chronicles of Japan.
- Kumano Kodo and Spain's Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage route have established a 'sister paths' agreement.
- Nachi Fire Festival involves carrying fire-lit giant torches to offer at the falls, co-starring with the World Heritage landscape.
- Shimizu oranges from Aridagawa Town are cultivated above 300m elevation, called 'mountaintop oranges.'
- Wakayama Castle's keep offers panoramic views of Wakayama City and Kitan Strait.
- The prefecture has Japan's highest number of pandas in captivity.