Wakayama Private Tours
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Wakayama Highlights Tours
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Meet the cat stationmasters in idyllic Wakayama!
There is a dreamlike railway in Wakayama, just an hour away from Kansai International Airport. You will ride many fantastic trains. At the last stop, you will meet the cat stationmaster, Nitama. Her name is Nitama. It will feel like you’re in a fairy tale. You can also enjoy idyllic Wakayama and the impressive Wakayama Castle.
Meet the cat stationmasters in idyllic Wakayama!
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Wakayama Castle 2 hour tour
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!
Wakayama Castle 2 hour tour
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Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route and Nachi
Start at Shirahama station. Short walks or drive through along Kumano Kodo ancient pilgrimage route. Visit hot springs and some attraction.
Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route and Nachi
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Kumano Nachi and Shirahama walking
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.
Kumano Nachi and Shirahama walking
Wakayama Day Trip Tours
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Exploring Koyasan
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.
Exploring Koyasan
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One day tour to Mt. Koya from Wakayama
Mt. Koya is a sacred site for Esoteric Buddhism established by high priest Kukai in 816. He tried to build the Buddas’ world in a small mountaintop basin of altitude 800m. There are 117 temples there centered by the Temple Complex where the important buildings are located. People believe that the high priest Kukai is still alive to meditate in his chamber in the holy cemetery Okuno-in. They say there are 400,000 tomb stones, monuments, pagodas and others there.
One day tour to Mt. Koya from Wakayama
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Wakayama Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
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Wakayama Highlights
On this tour, we will visit Wakayama Castle and Wakayama Marina City which are the most popular representative tourist spots in Wakayama. After watching the tuna filleting show and eating tuna lunch at Wakayama Marina City, we will visit Kishi station by the Wakayama Railway to see the famous CAT stationmaster. In the evening, we will eat the very well-known Wakayama ramen near JR Wakayama station.
Wakayama Highlights
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Visit Historical Sites in Northern Wakayama
Visit Wakayama castle, Awashima shrine and Kimiidera temple in six hours. Wakayama castle was built in 1585 and rebuilt in 1958 because of burn down by the fire in WWⅡ. Awashima shrine is originate around fourth century and Kimiidera was build 770. Both have very old and unique history.
Visit Historical Sites in Northern Wakayama
Wakayama Nature & Outdoor Tours
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Wakayama Unique Experience Tours
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Wakayama Tour Reviews
Hong wei C.
“An enriching experience”
The tour lead by Hiro for me and my partner was relaxing and informative. We had the option to rent a car, hence it saved us a lot of time and we spent quite a while to explore the areas without feeling rushed. Hiro was very patient and explained about Buddhism and the historical significance of Mount Koya. The explanation was clear and was easily relatable as we can match it to what we see. Thank you Hiro for bringing us around!
Hiroyuki T.
Thank you very much for your kind words, it was very nice meeting you today. It is good to know that you liked Koyasan, it's culture, food and others. Enjoy Wakayama Castle and Wakayama Ramen tomorrow!
Elif C.
“Second time with hideosan :) ”
As you see, this is second time I used to go wakayama with Hideosan. He is still excellent. He is more aktive , more younger than us:) I am glad to see him again. And hope to see him next time
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Hideo Y.
I was very happy to see you again. We vsited Kumano Sanzan again. On the tour day it was so clear that we could see the Nachi Waterfall flowing vigorously. I wish you all the best in the future. I hope to see you again next time.
Lia M.
“True story of family reunion”
I can hardly express the depth of my gratitude to Hiroyuki. What began as a simple your turned into a life-changing experience for my family. We brought fragments of information about our ancestral history, and he knew exactly the steps to take to discover information. Without giving too much detail, he brought my elderly parent together with their long-lost cousin, and then patiently served as an interpreter for them to communicate. This was a defining moment for my parent and they were in tears. This would not have been possible without Hiroyuki. Thank you so, so much. I can't recommend him enough.
Hiroyuki T.
It was a great pleasure for me that your mother met her cousin in Japan. But it was a little regretable that you did have a lot of time in Esumi. Just let me know if there are something more that I can do for you. Remember that I am in Wakayama. Hiro
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