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Wakayama Tours

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Wakayama Highlights Tours

Wakayama Castle 2 hour tourcover image

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$78/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Noriko I.
Noriko I.
4.56 / 5
(9 reviews)
Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route and Nachicover image

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$195/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yasuo H.
Yasuo H.
4.50 / 5
(4 reviews)
②:Experience Dainichi-goe trail with YOKO! (~2hrs. 3.4km/ 2mi) cover image

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$117/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yoko M.
Yoko M.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
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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$259/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yasuo H.
Yasuo H.
4.50 / 5
(4 reviews)
 To Koyasan from Wakayama city : the corridor of nation building history cover image

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$156/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yasuo H.
Yasuo H.
4.50 / 5
(4 reviews)
③: Experience ①+② pilgrimage trail with YOKO! (~6hrs,10.9km/6 mi) cover image

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$182/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yoko M.
Yoko M.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
①:Experience Pilgrimage trail with YOKO!  Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Grand Shrinecover image

①:Experience Pilgrimage trail with YOKO! Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine

Wakayama
4 hours

Meet at Kumano Hongu Taisha bus stop. Use Hotel shuttle to Hossinmon-oji (free of charge) or get the local bus at 9:20/10:10 to Hosshinmon-oji (460yen/15min). Pleasant walk form Hosshinmon-oji to Kumano Hongu Grand Shrinne( 7.5km / 4.7ml, 4hrs). Enjoy local nature and flowers. Learn Kumano Pilgrimage history as well as experience local lifestyle in rural area.

FROM$156/ per group
Japan Tour Guide - Yoko M.
Yoko M.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)

Day Trips from Wakayama

Wakayama Tour Reviews

Outstanding Guide for Bespoke Kumano Kodo Tour

I am so grateful that I found Hiroyuki-San! He was the perfect guide to assist with planning and executing the PERFECT Kumano Kodo tour for my family. We only had 3 days available, and Hiroyuki was able to schedule a trip that allowed us to visit all 3 major shrines, do a bit of hiking on each of the 3 days, and even enjoy a river boat tour that was part of the original pilgrimage trail. He also helped us book amazing Onsen resorts for our overnights. Hiroyuki has deep knowledge of this area having worked with UNESCO on behalf of Japan to have the area designated as one of two important religious pilgrimage sites in the world (along with the Camino de Santiago in Spain). Memories of a lifetime. Thank you Hiroyuki-San!!

Ruth H.

Rush-san, It's very nice to hear from you. How are you? Are you back home now? I am so grateful that you found me. It was very nice to spend time with you and your family. I enjoyed the tour myself very much. Please come back to the Osaka area. There are a lot more that I want to show you Take good care of yourself and stay healthy, see you later. Sincerely, Hiro

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Stephanie T.

5 / 5
Nov 16, 2023

Wakayama Highlight

Wakayama
7 hours

Customized

Wonderful day in Wakayama

Hiroyuki was experienced in giving us a short history lesson on the Wakayama importance, the changes through times and the various highlights of Shogun era. It was a good day mixed with history, colourful scenic places and good food especially at the Tuna fish market. We chose the right guide.

Stephanie T.

It's been a week since we meet in Wakayama. Time is going so quickly, isn't it? It was very nice spending time with you, as I was born and raised there. I hope that you liked my hometown. There are more to see here in Wakayama, Koyasa, Kumano and Onsens. Please come back to Wakayama to visit these wonderful places. I promise you will like them.

Magical Day at Koyasan

The day with Zumi was just amazing. I booked the trip as I couldn’t have seen Koyasan otherwise, started in Kyoto with a late flight from Osaka. It was all very smooth, communication was great and Zumi speaks English very well. He customised the trip to my needs, Koyasan was beautiful and I even got to see the evening lights. It was just magical and a fantastic experience. I hope to book another trip Zumi when I return to Japan!

Ariane F.

Dear Ariane -san.Good afternoon. How"s it going with your flight? Thank you so much for the comment on the tour. I really appreciate it too much. 「つぎは」Osaka, Himeji Castle,Hiroshima, suburban Kyoto together with your father and boyfriend. Best wishes to you. Thank you. Zumi

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Travel like a real local. With our lineup of varied tours we want to help you customize and realize your ideal tour in Wakayama. Our guides can arrange for you to visit areas specific to your interests, so there will be no filler in the itinerary! Browse all the tours we offer in Wakayama, and find the perfect one for you. The tours come in a variety of categories and lengths, so chances are you will be able to find the tour for you. Looking for something you couldn’t find in our lineup? Go ahead and send a message to one of the guides, they will create your tour for you! Teaming up with a local guide and getting their help in planning the itinerary is the smart way to travel, so let them sort everything out for you.