Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 176.64JPY
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
€ 47.59
€ 19.19
Retail: € 50.95
【Departing from Osaka Namba】Wakayama Shirahama One-Day Tour: Wakayama Castle・Toretore Market・Shirahama Beach・Sandanbeki Cliffs・Senjojiki
Free cancellation
(5) • 100+ booked
€ 58.60
€ 130.20
Wakayama Castle x Kuroshio Market x Nara Deer Park x Todai-ji
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(163) • 3K+ booked
€ 54.25
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
€ 65.10
Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Private Day Tour
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Private tour
English guided
(4)
€ 781.25
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Koyasan & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour with Shojin Ryori
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English guided
Free cancellation
€ 926.75
TOJI no niwa Kumano-Kawayu hot spring therapy (Wakayama)
English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
€ 66.23
Wakayama: Mt. Koya & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
€ 1,134.45
Wakayama: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Private tour
English guided
Private group
€ 390.65
€ 522.94
Transport in Wakayama
€ 67.75
Retail: € 67.95
€ 93.10
€ 23.85
€ 27.05
JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass
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Instant confirmation
(422) • 7K+ booked
€ 93.40
Mahoroba Train Ticket (Osaka to Nara/Wakayama)
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€ 14.55
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Hotels in Wakayama
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€ 55.06
€ 55.61
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€ 61.35
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€ 52.17
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€ 60.81
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€ 28.54
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€ 46.69
HOTEL ROUTE-INN Grand WAKAYAMAEKI HIGASHI GUCHI
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From
€ 65.88
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€ 50.53
€ 53.81
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€ 46.48
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€ 27.23
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Reviews of Wakayama activities
Lai **************
2026-11-05 10:10:01
Located just above the train station making arrivals at night flight convenient and hassle free. rooms and beds are nice. area is not at a busy part of Wakayama city so streets are not noisy. there is a 7 eleven at the station and a supermarket that sells local produce and snacks. Breakfast has a great spread.
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.
Trina ******
2026-10-12 07:29:00
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. our room had a beautiful view of the castle and it was very clean and quiet, with a comfortable bed. It was on bus routes and only 20-25 min walk from the train station.
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.
Klook User
2026-10-03 11:26:13
It was a great deal for me, overall we really enjoyed th 2 days 1 night there. It is a good location so you can enjoy everything about the Wakayama marina city
HUI *******
2026-09-01 04:14:20
A few mins walk away from the Wakayama JR station. The room is clean and spacious, and has all the necessities which is convenient for guest's stay. The breakfast buffet is delicious as well.
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!
Wakayama at a glance
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Wakayama at a glance
Wakayama is known for its mix of attraction passes and guided tours, with Attraction passes leading booking volume followed by Tours. The city's visitor rhythm peaks in August and slumps in January, so summers bring lively crowds while winter months are much quieter. Klook booking data shows visitors concentrate on seasonal experiences and pass-based sightseeing, making pass-style options a convenient way to see multiple highlights. If you value lower crowds and a calmer pace, consider travelling outside August; choose the pace that suits you is the main decision to make when planning a Wakayama trip, per Klook booking data.
Best time to visit Wakayama
Demand on Klook rises sharply into summer, with August the busiest month and January the quietest, according to Klook booking data. Prices over the last 12 months show a modest swing: the cheapest median price was typically SGD 82 in July while the priciest typical price was SGD 103 in March. That means July can deliver lower typical prices while August brings the biggest crowds; March has higher typical prices despite not being the absolute peak for demand.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Very quiet | SGD 98 |
| February | Very quiet | SGD 91 |
| March | Quieter than usual | SGD 103 |
| April | About average | SGD 103 |
| May | Busier than usual | SGD 99 |
| June | Busier than usual | SGD 96 |
| July | Peak demand | SGD 82 |
| August | Peak demand | SGD 99 |
| September | Busier than usual | SGD 102 |
| October | Busier than usual | SGD 100 |
| November | Quieter than usual | SGD 99 |
| December | Very quiet | SGD 90 |
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 Singapore
Most travellers book with flexibility and many make last-minute plans, but a segment plans further ahead: travellers typically book experiences on Klook a day or two out, while the earliest planners lock things in about 8 days out, according to platform-wide booking patterns. During the August peak it pays to secure popular tours and passes earlier, while quieter months like January let you be more spontaneous. Book experiences on Klook to compare pass options and tours, and reserve ahead for summer dates to avoid missing the most in-demand time slots.
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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 Mt Koya Walking Tour from Osaka
- 4 【Departing from Osaka Namba】Wakayama Shirahama One-Day Tour: Wakayama Castle・Toretore Market・Shirahama Beach・Sandanbeki Cliffs・Senjojiki
- 5 World Heritage KumanoKodo Hiking Tour
- 6 Wakayama & Mount Koyasan Day Trip with Shojin Ryori
- 7 Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket
- 8 Wakayama & Koyasan Day Tour from Osaka
- 9 Have Fun in Wakayama Pass
- 10 Wakayama: Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Popular Hotels and Places to Stay
- 1 Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Natural Hot Spring
- 2 Candeo Hotels Nankai Wakayama
- 3 Daiwa Roynet Hotel WAKAYAMA
- 4 Wakayama Urban Hotel
- 5 Wakayama Daini Fuji Hotel
- 6 Hotel Route Inn Grand Wakayama Eki Higashiguchi
- 7 Toyoko Inn JR Wakayama Station Higashi
- 8 Hotel Granvia Wakayama
- 9 Kada Onsen Seaside Hotel Kada Kaigetsu