Famous songs and local tunes that sing of Wakayama: melodies that carry on the spirit of our hometown.
When you hear Wakayama, does any song come to mind? Blessed with a warm climate and abundant nature, Wakayama Prefecture has many heartwarming songs that celebrate its charm.
From sentimental enka that evoke the plum-growing villages, to lyrical pieces about the sacred sites of Kumano, youthful songs set against the beaches of Shirahama, and PR tunes packed with the appeal of Wakayama’s famous tourist spots.
In this article, we introduce songs of Wakayama infused with deep love for the homeland.
You’re sure to discover a side of Wakayama you didn’t know.
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Famous songs and local tunes about Wakayama: melodies that carry on the heart of our hometown (31–40)
Kumano RiverMine Junko
There are many songs that sing about the World Heritage site of Kumano, but among those themed around the Kumano River, I think this one’s affection-filled melody is especially wonderful.
It’s the kind of song I’d like to listen to quietly while relaxing at a ryokan.
It made me want to travel to Kumano.
Kinki Bonusippatsu gyakuten
This song makes me feel very nostalgic.
It highlights only the very best parts of Wakayama and is sung with a simple, easy-to-remember melody.
It’s so fun that I listened to it many times.
I think it still works as a local song even today.
It’s easy for children to learn, too.
Kitan StraitIriyama Akiko
It’s a very soothing, captivating song.
It’s a passionate love song set in the Kishu strait, looking out from Kada toward Awaji Island.
It’s a truly great piece—filled with feeling, it really moves you.
My mother used to sing it often at karaoke, and she loved it.
Wakayama Prefectural AnthemWakayama Jidō Gasshōdan
It’s a very solemn and very cool prefectural anthem of Wakayama.
I feel we should have sung it more back in our school days.
Prefectural anthems aren’t very well known, and the lyrics can be a bit difficult, so I think it would be great to learn them in elementary and middle school.
It’s a lovely song.
Song of the Nanko UmeNara Kenritsu Heijō Kōkō no minasan
This is a song about pickled plums brimming with love for Nanko-ume.
It’s simple, affectionate, and truly an anthem for umeboshi.
I thought it was so wonderful that they even made a song like this.
I really hope it gets released on CD.
It’s a cute, unpretentious song.
Famous songs and local tunes about Wakayama: Melodies that pass down the spirit of our hometown (41–50)
Nachi Fire FestivalKoshima Yoko
It’s a powerful song that brings to mind Nachi Falls, the World Heritage site in Wakayama Prefecture, and sets the famous Nachi fire festival to music.
It’s enka, but it’s sung very gently yet with great strength.
It reminds me of when I went to see Nachi Falls.
I hope the festival will be made even livelier and that its traditions will be carried on.
Kishu Gangara-bushiShāmon Hiroyuki
It’s a lovely song, and the lyrics are pure Kishu; listening to it brings back memories of towns all over Wakayama.
Since it’s being revived, I’d be happy if this song continues to be passed down.
The melody has a nostalgic feel, and I often heard the word “gangara” when I was little.