Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 180.70JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Best time to visit
OCT - APR
Cooler temperatures, ideal for exploring historical sites.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
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Wakayama/Shirahama: Kishi Station Cat Stationmaster Train Experience, Shirahama Senjojiki, and Sandanbeki Cliff One-Day Tour from Osaka
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Have Fun in Wakayama Pass
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€ 15.49
€ 44.29
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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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Kumano Kodo Walking Trail & Nachi Falls One Day Tour from Nagoya
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€ 62.95
World Heritage KumanoKodo Hiking Tour
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€ 94.09
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Wakayama Castle x Kuroshio Market x Nara Deer Park x Todai-ji
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€ 49.80
Wakayama Coast Full-Day Guided Tour
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€ 60.35
Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Private Day Tour
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€ 664.09
Wakayama Cat Stationmaster Kishi Station Train Experience & Kuroshio Market & Rinku Premium Outlets or Transfer to Kansai Airport
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€ 48.45
Mt Koya Walking Tour from Osaka
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€ 493.95
Transport in Wakayama
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JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass
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€ 66.40
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Kansai Railway Pass
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€ 30.69
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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
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€ 94.09
Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket
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€ 18.85
€ 19.05
Nankai All Line 2 Day Pass
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€ 14.85
JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass
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€ 94.05
Hotels in Wakayama
Candeo Hotels Nankai Wakayama
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€ 62.22
Wakayama Marina City Hotel
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€ 39.18
Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Natural Hot Spring
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€ 56.21
Daiwa Roynet Hotel WAKAYAMA
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€ 47.33
Kada Onsen Seaside Hotel Kada Kaigetsu
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€ 58.30
Toyoko Inn JR Wakayama Station Higashi
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€ 49.59
Comfort Hotel Wakayama
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€ 36.46
Wakayama Urban Hotel
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€ 36.86
Hotel Granvia Wakayama
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€ 58.23
Hotel City Inn Wakayama
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€ 34.88
Isaribinoyado Kancho
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Wakayama Daiichi Fuji Hotel
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Reviews of Wakayama activities
Klook User
2025-11-12 18:22:25
If you are travelling and exploring the Kansai west area, this is a must buy! We travelled to Takamatsu from Osaka and the round trip alone on the JR Line would have cost us $120+. With the pass we were able to also go to Kyoto which made it worth it!
patcharapol ********
2025-09-20 15:39:06
It's super easy to use today; just use the card and you can redeem it at the automatic machine. Just show the QR code and scan your passport, then select the start date. It's very convenient now and worth it. Just traveling to Hiroshima alone makes it worth it, especially riding the Shinkansen.
Jennifer *******
2025-11-24 07:13:07
We got the Kansai Railway Pass and it was one of the best decisions for this trip. We were able to visit Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe without worrying about separate tickets or complicated fares. The trains were frequent, easy to follow, and the pass made traveling between each city super hassle-free. It’s a great value, especially if you plan to explore multiple areas in Kansai. Definitely recommending this pass to other travelers.
Klook User
2025-11-10 14:11:42
Very nice place. I didn’t manage to visit it all in one day because it’s very big and temples close around 4-5pm. The cemetery is a very beautiful experience. The price for this pass is very nice at the time of this review!
張 **
2025-09-16 07:48:25
Bought this intending to use it for the Nankai Electric Railway line… great for shopping at Rinku Town 🛍️, and you can also take it to Hagoromo, transfer to the JR line towards Otori Station, and walk a few minutes from the exit to reach "Otori Grand Shrine" to buy a transparent Omamori! You can also take the Nankai Electric Railway local train to Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine. Since you don't have to use it for two consecutive days, you can choose the last day of your vacation and go to the outlet for some last-minute shopping before heading back to the airport… Planning to arrange a Wakayama day trip next time! Really great ticket! 👍
Walter ***
2025-08-17 13:41:54
convenient to pick up and exchange the voucher for the ticket. managed to visit many and most of the famous spots around this area with this pass.
Klook User
2025-11-03 15:07:20
Our tour guide, Mr. Tiger, was very organized and thoughtful. A day before the tour, he sent me a WhatsApp message with his contact number, photo, and the exact arrival time at the meeting place — which made it so much easier to find him on the day of the tour.
Throughout the trip, Tiger shared interesting commentaries about each destination and gave practical tips, like where to eat and what local items to buy. He even went the extra mile by sending restaurant suggestions in Osaka via WhatsApp.
All the places we visited on this tour were interesting and truly worth seeing! Time was managed efficiently, and everything went smoothly.
I would love to join another tour with Tiger as our guide in the future!
LILIBETH ********
2025-11-23 10:12:04
5/5 Stars - A long but rewarding day hitting the best spots in Wakayama with excellent logistics. as energetic, funny, and very polite. Tiger our tour guide keeps the group on schedule without being rude. He speaks fluent Chinese and conversational English (and Japanese), acting as a vital bridge for international tourists. He help guests take the best photos, organizing lunch spots at the crowded seafood markets, and clearly explaining the history of the locations.
Klook User
2025-09-28 14:07:16
A bit of a hike but with awesome rewards. In the 3h i even managed to go up the pilgrimage route behind the temple where it was quiet and just magical - probably one of my favorites so definitely recommend!
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