Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1PLN = 40.74JPY
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
PLN 85.90
Retail: PLN 220.90
Fall Special
Wakayama/Shirahama: Kishi Station Cat Stationmaster Train Experience, Shirahama Senjojiki, and Sandanbeki Cliff One-Day Tour from Osaka
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English guided
Free cancellation
(202) • 2K+ booked
PLN 215.99
【Departing from Osaka Namba】Wakayama Shirahama One-Day Tour: Wakayama Castle・Toretore Market・Shirahama Beach・Sandanbeki Cliffs・Senjojiki
Free cancellation
(5) • 50+ booked
PLN 220.95
Klook's choice
Wakayama Castle x Kuroshio Market x Nara Deer Park x Todai-ji
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(163) • 3K+ booked
PLN 227.05
Klook's choice
PLN 490.89
Wakayama Cat Stationmaster Kishi Station Train Experience & Kuroshio Market & Rinku Premium Outlets or Transfer to Kansai Airport
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English guided
Free cancellation
(5) • 100+ booked
PLN 245.45
Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Private Day Tour
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Private tour
English guided
(4)
PLN 2,945.35
Wakayama: Mt. Koya & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
PLN 4,276.90
Toji Garden Kumanogawa-yu TOJI Retreat (Wakayama)
English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
PLN 319.09
Wakayama: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Private tour
English guided
Private group
PLN 1,472.69
Klook's choice
PLN 2,190.59
Klook's choice
Koyasan & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour with Shojin Ryori
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
PLN 3,835.09
Transport in Wakayama
PLN 294.55
PLN 417.25
PLN 103.35
PLN 127.65
JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass
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Instant confirmation
(422) • 7K+ booked
PLN 404.99
Mahoroba Train Ticket (Osaka to Nara/Wakayama)
Instant confirmation
PLN 63.09
Hotels in Wakayama
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Reviews of Wakayama activities
Tiong *******
2026-09-06 12:07:18
Totally worth it! Exchange at the station was smooth, and the pass paid for itself within the first couple of days. Traveling around Kansai, Kinosaki Onsen, Hemeiji, Kobe, Nara, Osaka, Kyoto, and Amanohashidate was super convenient and hassle-free. Highly recommended!
jennifer *******
2026-07-08 12:01:54
The Kansai–Hiroshima Pass is definitely worth it. It includes the sightseeing bus that lets you hop on and off at Hiroshima's major attractions, which saved me both time and money while exploring the city. I do feel that one day isn't enough to fully experience Hiroshima, as there are many more places worth visiting. The pass also offers excellent value because it can be used on JR lines to travel to other destinations within its coverage
Gavin ****
2026-07-04 13:09:24
definitely great value for money. the pass was easy to use and made the trip very enjoyable. you can buy the add on “limited” train ticket that does not require a change of train half way. I upgraded to the limited train on the outbound trip and took rhe regular trains back and it was just as easy. you literally just hop off one train, stay in the same platform and hop on the next to get back to the city. the unlimited bus ride in the mountains was fanatic too. just show driver the pass when you got off. saves a lot of money indeed. highly recommended.
羅 **
2026-06-23 15:05:16
On my return trip to Osaka, I once again purchased the Kansai Thru Pass for 3 days. This time, I visited Maiko Park in Kobe to see the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge. Afterward, I spent a day each in Uji (a World Heritage site), Kyoto, and Nara. For the return journey from Nara, there are also limited express trains available to get back to Nihonbashi or Namba Station.
Ip ********
2026-08-04 23:44:11
The exchange counter at the Hong Kong Airport arrival hall was clearly marked and easier to find than expected. After receiving the paper voucher, I went to the JR counter at Kansai Airport to exchange it for the pass. The process was very smooth, and I also took the opportunity to reserve seats for the Kuroshio Limited Express at the counter. (Since the pass was activated the day after the exchange, if you want to reserve a specific seat before activation, you can only do so manually. Self-service ticket machines cannot process unactivated passes.) This pass offers excellent value for money, covering a wide area including Osaka, Wakayama, Shirahama, Shingu, and even as far as Nagoya. It's also valid for buses in the Kumano region. My only regret is that 5 days aren't enough to explore everything.
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!
poon *****
2026-08-22 08:17:54
It would be better if you're driving, as it's a bit far from Wakayama city center. Parking is 1000 yen per night with unlimited in-and-out access. The breakfast is delicious, and the rooms are spacious. Both the breakfast area and the rooms offer views of Wakayama Castle, and the showers are equipped with Refa showerheads.
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.
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.
Wakayama at a glance
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What to know before visiting Wakayama
Quick snapshot of Wakayama’s travel rhythm
Wakayama attracts most bookings for attraction passes and tours, and demand swings through the year with a clear summer high. Activity types centre on sightseeing passes and guided tours, so the busiest months see those experiences sell fastest.
Best times to visit and how prices move
Klook booking data shows August is the peak month for demand, while January records the lowest demand. Prices on Klook are typically lowest in July and then rise into August and early autumn, with March appearing as one of the priciest months in past bookings. For lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for July or January–February; if you want peak-season atmosphere and the liveliest scene, visit in August when demand is highest.
Tips for travellers from Australia
Most bookings for Wakayama experiences on Klook are made at short notice, with a typical lead time around a few days and an early-booking tendency of about a week. That means you can be flexible and often book attraction passes or tours close to your trip, but consider locking in popular summer dates earlier to avoid limited availability.
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