Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1JPY = 1.00JPY
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
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
(252) • 3K+ booked
¥ 7,560
¥ 3,500
Retail: ¥ 9,000
【Departing from Osaka Namba】Wakayama Shirahama One-Day Tour: Wakayama Castle・Toretore Market・Shirahama Beach・Sandanbeki Cliffs・Senjojiki
Free cancellation
(5) • 100+ booked
¥ 9,000
¥ 20,000
Wakayama Castle x Kuroshio Market x Nara Deer Park x Todai-ji
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(163) • 3K+ booked
¥ 8,325
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
(6) • 100+ booked
¥ 10,000
Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Private Day Tour
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Private tour
English guided
(4)
¥ 120,000
Klook's choice
Koyasan & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour with Shojin Ryori
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English guided
Free cancellation
¥ 140,625
TOJI no niwa Kumano-Kawayu hot spring therapy (Wakayama)
English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
¥ 11,700
Wakayama: Mt. Koya & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
¥ 174,250
Wakayama: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Private tour
English guided
Private group
¥ 60,000
¥ 80,325
Transport in Wakayama
¥ 12,000
¥ 17,000
¥ 4,210
¥ 5,200
JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass
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Instant confirmation
(422) • 7K+ booked
¥ 16,500
Mahoroba Train Ticket (Osaka to Nara/Wakayama)
Instant confirmation
¥ 2,570
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Hotels in Wakayama
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¥ 9,760
¥ 9,858
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¥ 10,875
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¥ 5,008
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¥ 8,279
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¥ 9,279
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HOTEL ROUTE-INN Grand WAKAYAMAEKI HIGASHI GUCHI
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From
¥ 11,745
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¥ 8,245
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¥ 11,469
¥ 13,846
Reviews of Wakayama activities
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 🙏🏻
CLAIRE ***
2026-10-30 11:34:17
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
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
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.
Subanake *********
2026-10-29 00:57:04
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
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
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
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.
Wakayama at a glance
Quick facts about Wakayama
General info
What to know before visiting Wakayama
What to do in Wakayama
Wakayama is best known for ticketed attraction passes and guided tours, with attraction passes seeing the largest share of bookings followed by tours. The city's rhythm on Klook shows a clear high season in August and a very quiet spell in January: demand peaks in August and drops sharply in January, according to Klook booking data. Use passes when you plan multiple sites and pick guided tours to add local context. Decide whether you want festival crowds or quieter sightseeing — that choice shapes when to visit and which experiences to prioritise.
Best months to visit Wakayama
Demand on Klook clusters in summer: August is the busiest month while January is the quietest, per Klook booking data; prices move through the year with a higher typical price around March and a low point in July, so crowds and costs sometimes diverge. If you want smaller crowds and lower prices, aim for July or the quieter winter months; if you want peak-season atmosphere, pick August when demand is highest.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | MYR 308 |
| February | Very quiet | MYR 288 |
| March | Quieter than usual | MYR 324 |
| April | About average | MYR 324 |
| May | Busier than usual | MYR 312 |
| June | Busier than usual | MYR 304 |
| July | Peak demand | MYR 260 |
| August | Peak demand | MYR 312 |
| September | Busier than usual | MYR 320 |
| October | Busier than usual | MYR 316 |
| November | Quieter than usual | MYR 312 |
| December | Very quiet | MYR 284 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Tips for travellers from Malaysia
Most travellers book flexibly and close to travel time: Klook booking data show travellers typically book experiences around 0 days ahead, while the earliest planners book about 8 days out. That means you can often decide at short notice, but during the August peak it pays to reserve earlier to secure popular dates and time slots. Use attraction passes when you plan multiple stops and lock in guided tours a few days ahead for the best options. Book on Klook for easy comparisons and to capture the typical prices and availability shown here.
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Top Activities and Tours
- 1 Wakayama Cat Stationmaster Kishi Station Train Experience & Kuroshio Market & Rinku Premium Outlets or Transfer to Kansai Airport
- 2 Adventure World Admission Ticket in Wakayama
- 3 World Heritage KumanoKodo Hiking Tour
- 4 Mt Koya Walking Tour from Osaka
- 5 Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Private Day Tour
- 6 Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket
- 7 Wakayama & Koyasan Day Tour from Osaka
- 8 Have Fun in Wakayama Pass