Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
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
₩ 28,600
Retail: ₩ 76,000
Fall deal
Wakayama/Shirahama: Kishi Station Cat Stationmaster Train Experience, Shirahama Senjojiki, and Sandanbeki Cliff One-Day Tour from Osaka
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Free cancellation
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(231) • 2K+ booked
₩ 66,900
【Departing from Osaka Namba】Wakayama Shirahama One-Day Tour: Wakayama Castle・Toretore Market・Shirahama Beach・Sandanbeki Cliffs・Senjojiki
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₩ 75,900
₩ 168,800
Wakayama Castle x Kuroshio Market x Nara Deer Park x Todai-ji
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(163) • 3K+ booked
₩ 78,100
Wakayama Cat Stationmaster Kishi Station Train Experience & Kuroshio Market & Rinku Premium Outlets or Transfer to Kansai Airport
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(5) • 100+ booked
₩ 84,400
Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Private Day Tour
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Private tour
Private group
(4)
₩ 1,012,700
Wakayama: Mt. Koya & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour
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₩ 1,470,600
TOJI no niwa Kumano-Kawayu hot spring therapy (Wakayama)
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
Private group
₩ 98,700
₩ 753,200
Wakayama: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Private tour
Private group
Free cancellation
₩ 506,400
Osaka Koyasan & Wakayama Full-Day Private Tour
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₩ 611,900
Transport in Wakayama
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₩ 100,000
Retail: ₩ 101,300
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₩ 143,500
₩ 35,500
Fall deal
₩ 39,900
JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass
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(422) • 7K+ booked
₩ 139,200
Hotels in Wakayama
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Reviews of Wakayama activities
Klook用戶
2026-10-13 15:12:14
This time on our Wakayama trip, we were led by tour guide Tiger. Tiger was warm and friendly, and before arriving at each attraction, he would carefully and clearly explain its history. His knowledge is truly impressive! When we arrived at the spots, he proactively offered to take photos for the group members, which was wonderful. Another amazing thing was that while waiting for the Tama train to arrive at Kishi Station, he kept us updated on the time so we could get ready to capture that important moment. But what warmed my heart the most was that as we were nearing the return trip, he even let us know where we could find good, affordable places to eat, bringing a perfect close to this itinerary. Finally, something worth praising is that every time we boarded the bus, he required members to wear their seatbelts. This safety awareness is extremely important.
Klook客路用户
2026-06-04 04:00:08
I highly recommend this tour, which covers both natural landscapes and historical sites. Our driver and guide, Li Xiang, managed the time perfectly, allowing ample time to explore each location. We spent 1 hour and 50 minutes at the Tore Tore Market. The Senjojiki rock formations were absolutely stunning on a clear day, and the panoramic 360-degree view of Wakayama City from Wakayama Castle's main keep was fantastic. We had a great time. These attractions would be difficult to reach by public transport, making this one-day tour excellent value for money.
crystal ***
2026-05-11 10:35:31
I had an amazing time with my guide, Kimi! Kimi was super knowledgeable and sweet during the tour, and was extremely engaging with my friend and I (we did a private tour for 2). We went to the tour knowing very little about the cultural significance aside from what we read online and finished a tour with a newfound appreciation for the Nachisan area. It is an understatement how much I enjoyed myself on this tour and I highly reccommend everyone to book this tour if they are going to see the nachi falls! Aside from the amazing guide, the tour company was also very responsive, providing email updates on who to contact and where to meet, making it very easy to find our guide on the day itself.
John ******
2026-05-23 02:18:01
It was great to see a part of Japan that wasn't touristy and would have been difficult to access without a personal driver. Our guide was great and extremely sweet. She did not speak fluent English but was still very helpful and got us arouns safe. We highly recommend this tour if you would like to see a part of Japan that has more locals than tourist!
Usuario de Klook
2026-05-23 11:08:51
We had a great time with our driver, Sam, he was very respectful, accomodating and patient. He recommended us a great place to eat as well. When we got to Nachi Falls it was raining, and he had umbrellas ready for us. His positive and joyful attitude made the trip very special.
Ho *******
2026-06-28 13:06:16
When I bought the Kansai Wide Area Pass (5 days), I discovered this package, which practically includes the Wakayama Enjoy Pass for free. The Wakayama Enjoy Pass is easy to redeem and offers great value. I redeemed it for a hotel cake set 🍰, a ramen set 🍜, and the Shirahama Marine Tower 🐟🐠. There were actually other even better value options, but due to my itinerary and interests, I made these choices, and the food quality was also excellent 👍🏻. If your itinerary includes Wakayama, don't miss this pass, and you have a week to redeem it. The Kansai Wide Area Pass allowed me to travel between Wakayama City, Shirahama, and Kushimoto, then return to Osaka, and also visit Lake Biwa and Himeji Castle. It's an incredibly valuable rail pass 🙏🏻
Ho *******
2026-05-11 11:21:41
1. I stayed for two nights from April 25-27. Due to the view, I changed rooms on the second night, and the staff's arrangements were excellent, which made me very happy! 2. The hotel's location is superb, right above the Wakayama City tram station, so you arrive as soon as you get off the tram, which is exciting! 3. The hotel's design and scenery are beautiful, making it feel like great value for money. 4. The open-air hot spring is a unique feature! 5. The breakfast quality was good, and combined with the beautiful restaurant view, it was very satisfying!
kam *******
2026-05-19 10:45:12
The hotel's location is very convenient, close to Wakayama JR Station and connected to Kintetsu Department Store. The bus terminal downstairs makes it easy to take a bus to Kuroshio Market or other attractions. Mr. Cao, the front desk receptionist, was very friendly. We paid extra for breakfast, and the only thing to mention is that the breakfast was just average, not particularly delicious.
MA *******
2026-07-06 01:06:50
The hotel's location is convenient, just a 5-minute walk from the station. Although the hotel seems a bit old, everything else is great. The public bath, though small, is very unique, and they offer free popsicles and Yakult. There's also complimentary late-night ramen at 9:30 PM. I would choose this hotel again on my next visit to Wakayama.
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