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Wakayama/Shirahama: Kishi Station Cat Stationmaster Train Experience, Shirahama Senjojiki, and Sandanbeki Cliff One-Day Tour from Osaka
Tours • From Osaka

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
4.8 / 5
(252) • 3K+ booked
PLN 209.50
Save PLN 89.79
Have Fun in Wakayama Pass
Attraction passes • Wakayama

Have Fun in Wakayama Pass

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Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(109) • 5K+ booked
PLN 87.29
Retail: PLN 224.49
World Heritage KumanoKodo Hiking Tour
Tours • From Wakayama

World Heritage KumanoKodo Hiking Tour

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
English guided
4.4 / 5
(5) • 100+ booked
PLN 498.85
Wakayama Castle x Kuroshio Market x Nara Deer Park x Todai-ji
Tours • From Osaka

Wakayama Castle x Kuroshio Market x Nara Deer Park x Todai-ji

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.2 / 5
(163) • 3K+ booked
PLN 207.65
Save PLN 23.05
Wakayama Cat Stationmaster Kishi Station Train Experience & Kuroshio Market & Rinku Premium Outlets or Transfer to Kansai Airport
Tours • From Osaka

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
4.8 / 5
(6) • 100+ booked
PLN 249.40
Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Private Day Tour
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Private Day Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(4)
PLN 2,992.95
Koyasan & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour with Shojin Ryori
Klook's choice
Tours • From Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka

Koyasan & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour with Shojin Ryori

English guided
Free cancellation
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PLN 3,507.34
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TOJI no niwa Kumano-Kawayu hot spring therapy (Wakayama)
Massages • From Wakayama

TOJI no niwa Kumano-Kawayu hot spring therapy (Wakayama)

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
PLN 291.82
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Wakayama: Mt. Koya & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nara

Wakayama: Mt. Koya & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour

Free cancellation
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PLN 4,345.95
Save PLN 766.94
Wakayama: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Tours • From Wakayama

Wakayama: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

Private tour
English guided
Private group
PLN 1,496.45
Mt Koya Walking Tour from Osaka
Tours • From Osaka

Mt Koya Walking Tour from Osaka

Hotel pick-up
Private tour
Small group
5.0 / 5
(2)
PLN 2,003.39
Save PLN 222.60
JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass
Rail passes • From Osaka

JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass

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4.8 / 5
(10.8K) • 300K+ booked
PLN 299.29
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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
Rail passes • From Hiroshima

JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass

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4.8 / 5
(4.3K) • 100K+ booked
PLN 423.99
Freebies
Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket
Rail passes • From Osaka

Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket

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4.3 / 5
(136) • 4K+ booked
PLN 105.00
Kansai Railway Pass Lite
Rail passes • From Osaka

Kansai Railway Pass Lite

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.8 / 5
(14.1K) • 400K+ booked
PLN 129.69
Freebies
JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass
Rail passes • From Nagoya

JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass

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4.6 / 5
(422) • 7K+ booked
PLN 411.55
Mahoroba Train Ticket (Osaka to Nara/Wakayama)
Train tickets • Osaka

Mahoroba Train Ticket (Osaka to Nara/Wakayama)

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PLN 64.09
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Hotels in Wakayama

Candeo Hotels Nankai Wakayama
Hotels • Wakayama

Candeo Hotels Nankai Wakayama

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4.9 / 5
(736) • 50+ booked
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PLN 242.01
PLN 244.45
Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Natural Hot Spring
Hotels • Wakayama

Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Natural Hot Spring

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5.0 / 5
(1.0K)
From
PLN 271.20
Hotel Granvia Wakayama
Hotels • Wakayama

Hotel Granvia Wakayama

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4.6 / 5
(1.0K)
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PLN 229.03
Kada Onsen Seaside Hotel Kada Kaigetsu
Hotels • Wakayama

Kada Onsen Seaside Hotel Kada Kaigetsu

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4.2 / 5
(460)
From
PLN 267.82
Daiwa Roynet Hotel WAKAYAMA
Hotels • Wakayama

Daiwa Roynet Hotel WAKAYAMA

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4.5 / 5
(645)
From
PLN 239.13
APA Hotel Wakayama
Hotels • Wakayama

APA Hotel Wakayama

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3.9 / 5
(663)
From
PLN 124.90
Wakayama Marina City Hotel
Hotels • Wakayama

Wakayama Marina City Hotel

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4.3 / 5
(705)
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PLN 206.46
PLN 208.53
HOTEL ROUTE-INN Grand WAKAYAMAEKI HIGASHI GUCHI
Hotels • Wakayama

HOTEL ROUTE-INN Grand WAKAYAMAEKI HIGASHI GUCHI

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PLN 289.77
Toyoko Inn JR Wakayama Station Higashi
Hotels • Wakayama

Toyoko Inn JR Wakayama Station Higashi

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4.2 / 5
(592)
From
PLN 222.06
PLN 236.49
Comfort Hotel Wakayama
Hotels • Wakayama

Comfort Hotel Wakayama

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4.4 / 5
(438)
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PLN 204.02
Wakayama Daini Fuji Hotel
Hotels • Wakayama

Wakayama Daini Fuji Hotel

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3.7 / 5
(294)
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PLN 120.10
PLN 121.29
Hotel Route Inn Grand Wakayama Eki Higashiguchi
Hotels • Wakayama

Hotel Route Inn Grand Wakayama Eki Higashiguchi

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4.6 / 5
(94)
From
PLN 285.84

Reviews of Wakayama activities

Ho *******
2026-06-28 13:06:16
Fantastic 5.0
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 🙏🏻
CLAIRE ***
2026-10-30 11:34:17
Fantastic 5.0
The length of the tour felt just right. Each destination was allocated sufficient time. We were lucky to got on the cat themed train and we managed to see both cat masters at departure and arrival station. Lunch at the seafood market was very fresh, and the seaviews after were fabulous! Our tour guide Tiger was very professional and amazing! He did a bilingual tour (English & Chinese) and alternate between chinese first, then chinese, and vice versa. He also offered to help us take photos and made sure we are all taken care of. I like that the explanations for each destination was done on the bus, so we had ample free time when we arrive. Tiger was also very kind to recommend some restaurants at the end of the trip! Would recommend this tour and it would be a bonus to have Tiger as your tour guide!
Klook客路用户
2026-06-04 04:00:08
Fantastic 5.0
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.
John ******
2026-05-23 02:18:01
Fantastic 5.0
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
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Subanake *********
2026-10-29 00:57:04
Fantastic 5.0
5-day JR Kansai WIDE Area Pass is an excellent choice for travellers who want to explore multiple destinations in western Japan while saving money on transportation. I purchased from Klook for ¥12,000 and received an e-voucher. At Kansai International Airport, I was able to scan the QR code at a green ticket vending machine to collect my physical pass, which was very convenient. During my trip, I used the pass to visit Wakayama, Himeji, Kyoto, Kobe, Okayama, Nachi Falls, and Dojo-ji Temple in Gobo. It was especially useful for covering long-distance journeys. I used the Limited Express Kuroshio, which requires reserved seating on certain services, on three separate days. The trains were comfortable, spacious, and very convenient for travelling longer distances. On other days, I took the Nozomi Shinkansen to Himeji to visit Shoshazan Engyoji Temple and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge at Maiko station.
Gavin ****
2026-07-04 13:09:24
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Pamela ********
2026-10-24 07:15:02
Fantastic 5.0
Activated this pass when we had 5 days remaining in Osaka and used it well. Worth every penny, especially because we rode the shinkansen to Hiroshima and back for our day trip. Also went to airport area twice (had to go to Rinkutown) so that pass was so useful. Recommending this for travelers who would want to make the most of their 5 days in Kansai area!
TAVIS **********
2026-10-28 03:08:05
Fantastic 5.0
It is very convenient to use. Using the card version was convenient before, but the QR code version is even more convenient and much faster.

Quick facts about Wakayama

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1PLN = 40.09JPY

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Cooler temperatures, ideal for exploring historical sites.

  • Recommended trip duration

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