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 (1–10)
Wakayama City LifeWakayama City Migration and Settlement Strategy Division
This is the official PR song of Wakayama City, featuring a refreshing city-pop-inspired melody that leaves a strong impression.
It tells the story of a protagonist a little worn out by city life who discovers Wakayama as a “new hometown.” The warmth of its handmade feel really comes through, with city staff even handling the lyrics and appearing in the production.
Released in March 2024, the track serves as the theme song for promoting relocation and settlement in Wakayama City.
Listening to it will likely kindle a longing for a life embraced by a gentle climate and abundant nature.
Why Wakayama?Winds Hirazaka
This is a local support song that proudly sings of love and pride for Wakayama with a bright, rhythmic melody.
Just by listening, you can picture Wakayama’s scenery—its mild climate and rich nature.
Its straightforward love for the hometown seems to warmly illuminate listeners’ hearts.
The song first appeared on the album “Winds 5,” released in July 2004, and it has long been cherished as the ending theme for a WBS Radio program.
It’s a piece that gently embraces those who have left their hometown to pursue their dreams and welcomes them back with warmth.
To the Kumano RoadFuyumi Sakamoto
Set against the World Heritage–listed Kumano Kodo, a pride of Wakayama Prefecture, this song traces a journey of memories shared with a beloved person who has passed away.
Fuyumi Sakamoto’s richly expressive voice evokes both the quiet, sacred vistas of the pilgrimage route and the poignant recollections that tighten the chest.
Some listeners may find their hearts stirred by the image of the protagonist walking through places of remembrance while mourning someone they can no longer meet.
The track appears on the concept single “Furusato no Sora e,” released in September 2018.
It gently seeps into the hearts of those living away from their hometowns and those who carry precious memories close.
Kishu Love Travel SentimentsKiyoshi Hikawa
This song portrays the protagonist’s feelings as they travel through Wakayama’s beautiful landscapes, carrying thoughts of someone unforgettable.
The sacred atmosphere of Kumano and the seascapes of Shirahama intertwine with a restless, aching love, striking a chord with listeners.
Some may find themselves empathizing with Kiyoshi Hikawa’s richly expressive vocals.
The track was included on the album “Tabi Uta Special BOX,” released in December 2021.
It will likely resonate deeply not only with those who have memories of Wakayama, but also with anyone who longs to lose themselves in reflection while on a journey.
The Heart-Throbbing Kishu RouteSelf-styled Tourism Association
Beaches swept by the evening breeze, skies dyed tangerine orange—this is a local song for Wakayama Prefecture from the self-styled Tourist Association that conjures up romantic scenes along the Kishu route.
The sprightly tune woven by Jun Miura’s guitalele and Hajime Anzai’s ocarina stirs that flutter and exhilaration you feel on a trip.
The track was produced around May 2002 and later included on the albums “Katteni Kanko Kyokai Vol.
1” and “Katteni Gotochi Song 47+1: Japan Nationwide Ryokan Recordings,” a collection of recordings made at inns across the country.
Their signature style of recording in a ryokan room seems to capture Wakayama’s warm atmosphere just as it is.
Hometown of FlowersRyotaro Sugi
This is a local song from Wakayama, featuring Ryotaro Sugi’s gentle yet deeply resonant voice that lingers in the heart.
The lyrics—reportedly penned by Sugi himself—are filled with beautiful imagery such as the flow of the Kinokawa River and the scent of peaches, as well as cherished memories of a beloved mother, evoking a strong sense of nostalgia in listeners.
Released as a single in October 2023, the song reached No.
1 on the cable request rankings in January 2024, showing how deeply it has connected with many people.
It’s a track that will gently embrace not only those with ties to Wakayama, but anyone striving far from their hometown.
One step forwardWakayama Nanryo High School School Song
This is the school song of Wakayama Nanryo High School, created out of a passion to break the stereotypes of what a school should be.
The lyrics were written by Sho Yokokawa and WARSAN, with composition by INFINITY16, and its bright, powerful Japanese reggae rhythm leaves a strong impression.
Its straightforward words of encouragement—chasing dreams without fear of getting covered in mud and moving toward the future—truly resonate with young people.
Adopted as the school anthem in June 2024, the song drew major attention when it was played at the stadium after a victory in the Wakayama prefectural tournament of the National High School Baseball Championship that summer.
It’s a powerful track that pushes forward not only the youth taking flight from Wakayama, but everyone who is ready to take on a challenge.