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.

Playlist

Famous songs and local tunes that sing of Wakayama: melodies that carry on the spirit of our hometown.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Wakayama City LifeWakayama-shi Ijū Teijū Senryaku-ka		Wakayama’s Relocation Promotion Theme Song
2	Nanki-ShirahamaMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s song depicting a breakup in love against the backdrop of Shirahama’s nature
3	Kishu Love Travel SentimentsHikawa Kiyoshi		Scenery of Wakayama and thoughts of an unforgettable person
4	Kumano KodoMizumori Kaori		Kaori Mizumori’s Kumano Kodo theme song
5	Wakayama BluesKoto Kiyono		Koto Kiyono’s “Wakayama Blues” is a big hit
6	To Kishu WakayamaUinzu Hirasaka		A song brimming with local love that sings of Wakayama’s charms
7	Why Wakayama?Uinzu Hirasaka		A cheerful anthem singing love for Wakayama
8	The Heart-Throbbing Kishu RouteKatte ni Kankō Kyōkai		A song that sings of the romantic scenery of the Kishu region
9	Yhoo!You’re!Yhoo!Furuie Manabu		Manabu Furuya, whose Wakayama-dialect rap is making waves
10	One step forwardWakayama Nanryō Kōkō Kōka		The school song of Wakayama Nanryo High School that breaks stereotypes
11	To the Kumano RoadSakamoto Fuyumi		A journey to remember the departed along the Kumano Kodo
12	Hometown of FlowersSugi Ryōtarō		Ryotaro Sugi's Wakayama local song is trending
13	Kōyaguchi SambaUinzu Hirasaka		A SAMBA song themed around Kōyaguchi
14	Always TogetherMiyagawa Manami		Adventure World Official Song
15	YAPPA KishuUinzu Hirasaka		A local song that enlivens Wakayama’s festivals
16	Hometown KinanUinzu Hirasaka		A heartfelt cheering song for the Kinan region
17	Wakayama Tsuremote OndoUinzu Hirasaka		A cheerful local folk dance song celebrating the charms of Wakayama
18	Nachi’s Love WaterfallDanseki Noritaka		A song about the tragic love between a Taira clan warrior and a village girl
19	A Wandering Journey in Nanki-ShirahamaChō Hoyūki		A Shirahama local song that sings of heartbreak pain
20	Love Story of Cape ShionomisakiKouzai Kaori		A classic enka masterpiece depicting an unattainable love
21	Kushimoto-bushiMitsubishi Michiya		Emotional lyrics of Kushimoto and Ōshima
22	Shine On You♪Takaoka Yōko		Adventure World commercial song
23	Rainy WakayamaTachibana Yoshiko		A heartfelt, nostalgic song brimming with hometown pride that evokes rainy Wakayama.
24	Benkei Yosakoi ODOROLAYO!Furuie Manabu		Tanabe’s nature is nice and I want to travel there.
25	Wakayama LOVE SONG 21Wa! tsure mote ikora ̄zu		A song with nostalgic, heartfelt lyrics that moves me to tears every time I listen to it.
26	Wakayama River ReverieChiba Kazuo		A nostalgic song about the Kinokawa River
27	Enka Journey through the Kishu RegionMiki Mayama		A bright enka brimming with the atmosphere of Kishu
28	Kuroshio SongMiyako Harumi		A wonderful song that sings of Wakayama’s famous sights
29	Kinki Bonusippatsu gyakuten		Expressing the charms of Wakayama with an easy-to-remember melody
30	Toward tomorrowSakamoto Fuyumi		Fuyumi Sakamoto’s pop-style National Sports Festival image song
31	A Wandering Journey in the Land of KiYamashiro Sakura		The song of the Land of Ki is richly emotional, heartrending, and lovely.
32	TRUE MY FRIENDKawashima Ikuko		I loved how sweet the vocals in this song were.
33	The Hawk of KiiTaira Kouichi		Win over fans with a cool, manly song
34	Kii no Kunidansei gasshou kumikyoku		A powerful song about returning home to the Land of Ki
35	Song of the TengusaTaniyama Hiroko		Sing of Minabe Town’s nature and the charms of the countryside
36	Nankai Soul TrainU-ME a.k.a Umehara Munenao		A new charm that stylishly sings Nankai Train
37	Kumano RiverMine Junko		A love-filled song of the Kumano River
38	Kitan StraitIriyama Akiko		A classic hit about a burning love, set in the Kishu strait where Awaji Island can be seen from Kada.
39	Wakayama Prefectural AnthemWakayama Jidō Gasshōdan		The Wakayama Prefectural Anthem is wonderful and worth learning
40	Wakayama Love Song: Final Chapteruinsu		Winds is a song artist representing Wakayama.
41	Song of the Nanko UmeNara Kenritsu Heijō Kōkō no minasan		An Umeboshi fight song brimming with love for Nanko Ume
42	Nachi Fire FestivalKoshima Yoko		A powerful enka song themed around the Nachi Fire Festival and its waterfall, expressing a wish to carry on tradition.
43	Kishu Gangara-bushiShāmon Hiroyuki		A lovely revival song that brings Kishu to mind
44	Song of Wakayama RamenMiyamoto Shizuka		A wonderful song that sings about the charm of Wakayama ramen
45	Kishu Love SongFuji Nobuko		Kishu Love Song, a classic enka masterpiece