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Wakayama Castle 2 hour tour

Wakayama
2 hours

Wakayama Castle is located in the city center and a symbol of Wakayama city. It takes only 40 minutes from Kansai International Airport. The grounds of the castle contain other features such as the Ohashi Roka Bridge , Nishinomaru Teien Garden , and the Koshoan teahouse , a traditional Japanese teahouse where you can enjoy a cup of tea. In every season of the year,different kinds of flowers and trees welcome you . You can enjoy not only historic spots but also a panoramic view of Wakayama city from the observatory of the castle. Also in and around the castle, you will find 'Ninjas’ . There is a small zoo in the ground, too. Please, come pay a visit to Wakayama Castle!

FROM$84/ per group
Noriko I.
4.56(9) reviews

Exploring Koyasan

Wakayama
10 hours

Women were forbidden to enter Koyasan until 1872. Koyasan, literally means Mt Koya, a 900 high highland located in Wakayama Prefecture is a center of Buddhist study. A founder of Shingon Sect, Kobo Daishi Kukai who was granted by emperor Saga to use this land in 816. You can touch the Buddhist concept of vicissitude in a walk through the path toward innermost sanctum in deep ceder tree forest.

FROM$268/ per group
Masahisa M.
5.00(20) reviews

Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route and Nachi

Wakayama
10 hours

Start at Shirahama station. Short walks or drive through along Kumano Kodo ancient pilgrimage route. Visit hot springs and some attraction.

FROM$226/ per group
Yasuo H.
4.50(4) reviews

②:Experience Dainichi-goe trail with YOKO! (~2hrs. 3.4km/ 2mi)

Wakayama
3 hours

It's 2hrs walk, relatively steep trail over Mt.Dainichi. Please choose Plan A or B. A: Meet at Kumano Hongu Taisha-mae, take bus(830/1240) to Yunomine-onsen(300JPY/pp),walk back to Hongu Grand Shrine.Explore Hongu Town! B: Meet at Yunomine-onsen bus stop, take bus(856/1109/1326) to Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine(300JPY/pp)walk back to Yunomine-onsen. Enjoy hotspring village!

FROM$136/ per group
Yoko M.
5.00(2) reviews

Kumano Nachi and Shirahama walking

Wakayama
2 days

Yuo can learn Japanese nature, history and custom from walking ancient pilgrimage route in Kumano and coast line in Shirahama. Nachi is the final distination of pilgrimage to Kumano. Kumano Kodo in Nachi is the most beautiful ancient road from Kyoto or Ise. There are many beautiful sites in southern Wakayama. Nachi water fall, Sandanbeki and Senjo-jiki are the typical ones.

FROM$301/ per group
Yasuo H.
4.50(4) reviews

To Koyasan from Wakayama city : the corridor of nation building history

Wakayama
8 hours

Why don't you add one day from Wakayama city( or Kansai airport) to Koyasan. There are many historic sites on this route. Wakayama has one of the longest history in Japan and well reserved.

FROM$181/ per group
Yasuo H.
4.50(4) reviews

③: Experience ①+② pilgrimage trail with YOKO! (~6hrs,10.9km/6 mi)

Wakayama
6 hours

If you feel like walking much longer than plan①, let's try plan② too! Get a local bus from Kumano Hongu Taisha-mae @9:20/10:10 to Hosshinmon-oji (460yen/15min). Walk: Hossinmon-oji ~ Fushiogami-oji~Look out point ~ Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine~ Oyunohara ~ trail head ~ Yunomine-oji~Yunomine

FROM$211/ per group
Yoko M.
5.00(2) reviews

Koyasan one- day exploring

Wakayama
8 hours

we start from the west end of Koyasan mountainous Buddhism city, Daimon deva gate and finish at the east end of this highland,Okunoin through halfway points,Garan, temple facility complex and the general head temple Kongobuji. There are ancient stone monuments, neat row of age-old shops and Buddhist architecture. Guest would find out what they are with the beginning of Shingon Sect.

FROM$377/ per group
Tadashi N.

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Whether it’s your first time to Wakayama or you are back to discover more, a good tour guide can make all the difference. Enjoy the best of what Wakayama has to offer, without all the fuss of planning everything by yourself! You can pick your favorite itinerary from the Wakayama tours offered by our local guides, but feel free to ask for customizations based on your preferences. We want to help travelers get the most out of their trips, and we believe a good tour with a local guide is the best way to ensure that. There is so much to see and do in Wakayama, and the best way to get the most out of your time there is to have a local expert with you. GoWithGuide is committed to delivering unforgettable tour experiences, so let us help you create your next favorite memory.

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