Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 182.62JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
OCT - APR
Cooler temperatures, ideal for exploring historical sites.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Wakayama
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[Wakayama & Shirahama｜Includes Kishigawa Railway Train Ride] Kishi Cat Station Master & ToreTore Market & Shirahama Onsen & Senjojiki & Sandanbeki Cave Day Trip (From Osaka)
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Have Fun in Wakayama Pass
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€ 15.35
€ 43.80
Wakayama/Shirahama: Kishi Station Cat Stationmaster Train Experience, Shirahama Senjojiki, and Sandanbeki Cliff One-Day Tour from Osaka
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Wakayama Castle x Kuroshio Market x Nara Deer Park x Todai-ji
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€ 49.29
World Heritage KumanoKodo Hiking Tour
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€ 93.09
Wakayama Coast Full-Day Guided Tour
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€ 59.69
Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Private Day Tour
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€ 657.10
Wakayama Cat Stationmaster Kishi Station Train Experience & Kuroshio Market & Rinku Premium Outlets or Transfer to Kansai Airport
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Wakayama: Mt. Koya & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour
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Mt Koya Walking Tour from Osaka
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€ 488.75
Transport in Wakayama
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JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass
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€ 62.99
€ 65.75
Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket
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Kansai Railway Pass
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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
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€ 93.09
Nankai All Line 2 Day Pass
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€ 14.25
JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass
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Mahoroba Train Ticket (Osaka to Nara/Wakayama)
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Hotels in Wakayama
Candeo Hotels Nankai Wakayama
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€ 61.74
Hotel Granvia Wakayama
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Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Natural Hot Spring
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€ 61.33
Daiwa Roynet Hotel WAKAYAMA
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€ 48.61
Isaribinoyado Kancho
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Wakayama Urban Hotel
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€ 36.87
Kada Onsen Seaside Hotel Kada Kaigetsu
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€ 58.54
Wakayama Marina City Hotel
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Isaribinoyado Kancho
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Manpa Resort
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Comfort Hotel Wakayama
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Toyoko Inn JR Wakayama Station Higashi
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Reviews of Wakayama activities
MarkGlenn ***************
2025-12-29 14:05:48
Amanohashidate and Ine day tour was the highlight of my Osaka trip, and using the JR pass in almost all of my train rides in Osaka and the neighboring areas of Kobe and Kyoto was very maximized. I even got to ride the Shinkansen to Himeji using the JR pass.
Mico ******
2026-02-07 04:42:58
The Koyasan World Heritage Ticket is one of the most convenient and value-for-money passes if you’re visiting Mount Koya (Koyasan) from Osaka. It’s especially ideal for first-time visitors who want a smooth, no-stress trip to this UNESCO World Heritage site
Klook用戶
2025-12-30 09:05:55
The JR Pass is excellent value! We only waited about 5 minutes in line at the Kansai Airport counter, and the staff immediately helped us reserve seats on the Haruka train. From queuing to boarding, it took just 15 minutes in total.
It's fantastic to have unlimited rides on the Hello Kitty Shinkansen and trips to Hiroshima included. For a 5-day pass focused on the Kansai area, it offers extremely high value.
The only downside is that it doesn't cover Nozomi or Mizuho Shinkansen services between Kyoto and Osaka/Shin-Osaka. However, the Thunderbird limited express train that operates on the same route is also very comfortable and pleasant."
Luvincci ***
2025-12-26 04:24:37
This is my second time getting this pass and I would always get this for my Kansai itnerary. It is very convenient to have especially when multiple companies are operating different set of train lines. Also, its coverage so vast so that you can basically do unlimited variation of your itineraries.
李 **
2026-02-01 17:59:52
It just so happened that the place I was staying was near Tengachaya, and I could directly exchange the paper tickets at the Nankai subway station. On the first day, I took the train directly to Rinku Town, and the scenery was beautiful on the return trip at dusk. On the second day, I took the limited express to Wakayama City. Because I wanted to experience reserved seating, I spent money to buy a seat. When I arrived in Wakayama City, I first took the fish train to Kada. Near the port, I saw a restaurant and went in for lunch. The sashimi was very fresh and delicious. I also went to Wakayama Castle, which was super beautiful. There were even ninjas around! Although climbing up was tiring, it was worth it.
CHEN ********
2025-12-02 01:51:37
Buying this JR PASS will have it shipped to your home, then you go to a designated location to exchange and receive the JR PASS ticket. You can make seat reservations at the counter or at the ticket machine. This time I used it for five days from Nagoya all the way to Osaka, very convenient, recommended for those who need it!
Tseng *******
2026-02-16 14:48:36
Wakayama Kobo Hotel is conveniently located, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Next door is a public library combined with Starbucks and Tsutaya Bookstore, where you can drink coffee, read books, and buy stationery or souvenirs. The rooftop open-air bath has a wide view. Soaking in the hot spring is relaxing and healing, which is the favorite enjoyment of this trip and worth revisiting.
Cleanliness: Excellent
Breakfast: Simple, Japanese-style, not bad, matched with comfortable and relaxing scenery
SHU *********
2025-09-17 08:28:37
just on top of the shopping mall in wakayama. strategic location but the hotel is quite old.
Wong ***************
2025-11-29 07:26:26
The hotel's location is convenient and easy to find, about a 5-minute walk straight from Wakayama Station. This hotel group's famous large public bath and late-night ramen did not disappoint, and I especially liked the free massage chairs.
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