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