Wakayama Cat Stationmaster Kishi Station Train Experience & Kuroshio Market & Rinku Premium Outlets or Transfer to Kansai Airport
- Visit Kishi Station and interact with the popular cat stationmaster
- Watch a tuna cutting demonstration and sample fresh seafood at Kuroshio Market
- Choose between shopping at Rinku Premium Outlets or direct transport to Kansai Airport
- Depart from Osaka for a one-stop, time-saving and convenient trip
What to expect
Welcome, esteemed guests, to our day tour from Osaka, a journey filled with Instagram-worthy spots, delicious food, and shopping! This tour will take you to Wakayama's Kishi Station (home to the cat stationmaster), Kuroshio Market, and Rinku Premium Outlets/Kansai Airport. Enjoy seamless transportation throughout the trip, eliminating the need for self-planning. Plus, you can flexibly choose your tour's end point based on your needs, whether you want to shop or catch a flight.
The day trip begins at 8:40 AM from designated locations in Osaka, allowing you to relax and enjoy the ride.
Popular Wakayama Attraction: Kishi Station (※ Includes a special ride on the themed train (Kishi Station at 10:38 or 10:30 – Itakiso Station at 10:50). The train ride fee is already included.) Since Kishi Station is an unmanned station, if the tour guide also needs to drive on the day, they will not be able to accompany you into the station. They will meet you again after arriving at Itakiso Station. Kishi Station is famous for its “cat stationmaster,” and the adorable cat elements are found throughout the station. You can not only interact and take photos with the “cat stationmaster” but also experience the cozy atmosphere of a small Japanese station. Every snapshot is Instagram-worthy.
Kuroshio Market This is a paradise for seafood lovers. The highlight is the professional tuna cutting show, where the chef’s skillful knife work is truly impressive. You can also taste freshly cut tuna on the spot, along with Japanese cuisine such as sushi and seafood rice bowls. Every bite is bursting with the fresh flavors of the ocean. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of a Japanese seafood market while savoring your meal. Lunch is at your leisure, and the cost is not included.
Rinku Premium Outlets at Kansai Airport This outlet mall gathers many international and Japanese brands, with plenty of discounts, making it the perfect place to buy souvenirs or shop for good deals.
If you don’t want to shop, you can also choose direct transfer to Kansai Airport, saving you the hassle of transfers and leaving you plenty of time to catch your flight, flexibly meeting different needs. Drop-off service is available to Kansai Airport Terminal 2, with departures at 15:00/17:00, and the journey takes approximately 15-20 minutes each way. Please select the airport transfer option when placing your order.
Guests who choose to shop at the Outlet will return to Osaka city center at the end of the tour to conclude the day trip.
Reviews
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!
Thank you to our tour guide, Mr. Hirokazu Fukuda, for taking our family to see our favorite cats 😍. Highly recommend Mr. Fukuda! He chatted with us like a friend along the way and provided us with the utmost convenience! He even acted as our photographer and took photos of our whole family! If we have the chance to travel to Osaka again, we hope we can ride in Mr. Fukuda's car. Thank you so much 😍
great trip with very nice tour guide.. TQ 小赵 for the detail tour explanation and info sharing.. 😍😍😍
Our guide and driver (中里 英男) is very helpful and brings us to the various destinations on time. We enjoyed taking the cat-theme train ride and shopping at the premium outlet.
Good to know
【About the Itinerary】 The estimated time of arrival is for reference only as the end time of the tour may be affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather and traffic conditions. After arriving at the Outlet at 14:40, we will provide a transfer service to Kansai Airport Terminal 2 with the following departure times: 15:00 and 17:00. The one-way trip takes approximately 15–20 minutes. Please select the airport transfer option when placing your order. The arrival time at the airport is for reference only. Please allow sufficient time to minimize risks. Our company will not be responsible for any losses caused by delays. Thank you for your understanding. We do not recommend this tour for travelers with tight flight schedules.
The featured train at the fixed time of 10:38 changes daily, so you can look forward to what kind of featured train you will be riding on that day!
The Kuroshio Market holds a tuna cutting show at a fixed time (12:30) every day. If the show is canceled unexpectedly or cannot be viewed due to non-human factors such as road conditions on the day, no refunds will be given. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Tour Duration】 According to Japanese law, Japanese drivers are not allowed to work more than 10 hours per day (including travel to and from the depot). The tour guide may adjust the order of the itinerary and the duration of stays as appropriate based on the traffic and on-site conditions of the day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
【Pre-Departure Notification Email】 We will send a pre-departure notification email the night before departure between 20:00–21:00 (Japan time). The email will include the tour guide’s contact information, driver information, a map of the meeting point, and important notes. Please be sure to check your email, including your junk mail folder. During peak season, emails may be slightly delayed. Thank you for your understanding. If you receive multiple emails, please refer to the latest one.
【About Seating Arrangements】 This tour is a group tour, and vehicle seats are arranged on a first-come, first-served basis. We will do our best to accommodate your seating requests. If you have any special needs, please indicate them in the “Special Requests” column when placing your order. However, the final arrangement will be coordinated by the tour guide based on the actual situation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
【About Group Tours】 This tour is a group activity, and there may be travelers from different countries or who speak different languages traveling in the same vehicle with you. We hope everyone can embrace multiculturalism and enjoy the diversity of the journey together.
【About Meeting Time】 Please be sure to arrive at the designated meeting point on time. This tour is a shared ride, and we cannot wait for latecomers, nor will we provide refunds. Any costs and responsibilities arising from lateness will be borne by the traveler. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Force Majeure】 In the event of itinerary delays due to force majeure factors such as weather or traffic, the tour guide will flexibly adjust the order of the itinerary on-site or shorten/cancel the stay time at some attractions as appropriate to ensure the safety of the itinerary. We will do our best to provide the best experience. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Luggage】 Each traveler may bring 1 piece of standard luggage free of charge. Please indicate this in the “Special Requests” column when placing your order. If you bring luggage without prior notice, it may cause insufficient space in the vehicle, affecting the safety and comfort of others. The tour guide has the right to refuse you to board the vehicle, and the fee will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Vehicle Type】 We will arrange a suitable vehicle (such as a van, minibus, or bus) depending on the actual number of participants. We cannot specify the vehicle type. Thank you for your understanding.
【About Leaving the Group Mid-Tour】 This tour is a group tour, and we do not accept travelers leaving the group mid-tour or departing early. If you leave the group on your own, the remaining itinerary will be considered as automatically forfeited, and the fee will not be refunded. You will be responsible for any related responsibilities and costs.
【About Lunch】 Lunch is not included in the tour, and travelers are responsible for their own lunch arrangements. There are dining locations at each attraction, or you can bring your own.
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