Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1USD = 163.50JPY
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
Have Fun in Wakayama Pass
Free cancellation
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US$ 17.15
US$ 55.05
Summer deal
Wakayama/Shirahama: Kishi Station Cat Stationmaster Train Experience, Shirahama Senjojiki, and Sandanbeki Cliff One-Day Tour from Osaka
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English guided
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US$ 57.89
【Departing from Osaka Namba】Wakayama Shirahama One-Day Tour: Wakayama Castle・Toretore Market・Shirahama Beach・Sandanbeki Cliffs・Senjojiki
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US$ 55.05
Wakayama Cat Stationmaster Kishi Station Train Experience & Kuroshio Market & Rinku Premium Outlets or Transfer to Kansai Airport
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Free cancellation
US$ 53.55
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Wakayama Castle x Kuroshio Market x Nara Deer Park x Todai-ji
English guided
Free cancellation
US$ 58.85
World Heritage KumanoKodo Hiking Tour
Hotel pick-up
Private tour
English guided
Private group
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US$ 122.35
Wakayama Marina City Fireworks & Fruit Picking Bus Tour
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US$ 75.99
Wakayama: Mt. Koya & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour
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US$ 1,065.79
Mount Koya Wakayama & Nachi Waterfall Private Day Tour
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Private tour
English guided
Private group
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US$ 733.99
Koyasan & Nachi Falls Full-Day Private Tour with Shojin Ryori
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US$ 955.69
Wakayama Full-Day Private Tour: Koyasan & Nachi Falls
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US$ 1,032.15
Mt Koya Walking Tour from Osaka
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Private tour
Small group
English guided
Private group
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US$ 545.89
Transport in Wakayama
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JR West Kansai Wide Area Pass
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US$ 75.05
Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket
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US$ 26.29
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JR Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass
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US$ 105.09
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Kansai Railway Pass Lite
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US$ 29.85
JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass
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US$ 102.95
Mahoroba Train Ticket (Osaka to Nara/Wakayama)
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US$ 15.75
Hotels in Wakayama
Candeo Hotels Nankai Wakayama
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US$ 74.85
Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Natural Hot Spring
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US$ 59.76
Daiwa Roynet Hotel WAKAYAMA
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US$ 60.05
Hotel Granvia Wakayama
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US$ 52.21
Toyoko Inn JR Wakayama Station Higashi
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US$ 54.59
US$ 55.14
Kada Onsen Seaside Hotel Kada Kaigetsu
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US$ 89.22
US$ 91.39
Wakayama Daiichi Fuji Hotel
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US$ 28.70
Wakayama Marina City Hotel
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US$ 42.81
Comfort Hotel Wakayama
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US$ 50.47
Wakayama Urban Hotel
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US$ 37.50
Wakayama Daini Fuji Hotel
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US$ 30.93
Hotel Landmark Wakayama
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US$ 76.14
Reviews of Wakayama activities
Tseng *******
2026-02-16 14:48:36
Wakayama Kobo Hotel is conveniently located, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Next door is a public library combined with Starbucks and Tsutaya Bookstore, where you can drink coffee, read books, and buy stationery or souvenirs. The rooftop open-air bath has a wide view. Soaking in the hot spring is relaxing and healing, which is the favorite enjoyment of this trip and worth revisiting.
Cleanliness: Excellent
Breakfast: Simple, Japanese-style, not bad, matched with comfortable and relaxing scenery
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.
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.
LIN ******
2026-01-23 04:10:25
The hotel has convenient transportation and isn't far from the city center. Almost all rooms have ocean views, perfect for relaxing. You can take a shuttle, and if it's outside of the shuttle hours, there are also buses available. The room decor isn't old and outdated, it's very comfortable. Luckily, there weren't many people during my stay, so I almost had the public bath all to myself 👍
Klook 用戶
2026-06-22 12:57:10
If you plan to explore the Northern Kansai region, this pass is a must-buy, as it covers all reserved seats without any additional charges. We used this single pass for our trips to Maizuru, Amanohashidate, Fukuchiyama, Yumura Onsen, Kinosaki Onsen, and Kobe before returning to Osaka! It's incredibly cost-effective for a two-day trip to Amanohashidate and the surrounding area!
Price: Excellent value for money
Included Transportation Services: The two-day pass for Amanohashidate covers all train, boat, and cable car fares for a short period, allowing you to save time and fully experience Amanohashidate.
Pass Coverage Area: Valid throughout Northern Kansai, though you might not be able to visit everything.
Redemption Instructions: You can exchange your voucher and reserve seats directly at the JR station in Kansai Airport, where Chinese-speaking staff are available. Service begins at 5:30 AM!
Seat Reservation Process: You can reserve your reserved seats later at JR station automatic ticket machines or by speaking with staff at the JR ticket counter.
jennifer *******
2026-07-08 12:01:54
The Kansai–Hiroshima Pass is definitely worth it. It includes the sightseeing bus that lets you hop on and off at Hiroshima's major attractions, which saved me both time and money while exploring the city. I do feel that one day isn't enough to fully experience Hiroshima, as there are many more places worth visiting. The pass also offers excellent value because it can be used on JR lines to travel to other destinations within its coverage
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.
JClaire ******
2026-03-14 22:43:13
This helped me a lot to go to all the places I've been to in Kansai area. Since I am new to how the train system works in Japan, I tend to get lost and with this pass I never have to worry about spending extra for transpo if I end up in the wrong station as this is unlimited.
클룩 고객
2026-05-23 00:46:28
It's convenient to use the Haruka Limited Express when traveling from Kansai Airport to Osaka or Kyoto. It's even better that you can also use the bus service operating between the Inner and Outer Shrines of Ise Jingu. For a trip covering Nagoya, Ise, Wakayama, and Osaka, it's great to be able to use JR along the coastline, mountains, and valleys.
Included transportation: Ise City Bus
Pass available areas: Osaka, Nara, Wakayama, Ise City, Nagoya
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