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Wakayama
Wakayama, Japan
Where Wakayama sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 1
- Bookable experiences
- 23
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
Wakayama sits in Japan, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 23 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Japan › Wakayama Prefecture › Wakayama
What to see in Wakayama
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Near Wakayama
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What travellers book in Wakayama
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Wakayama Castle Town Walking Tour
5.0 (2)2h 30m
We will first walk up to the base ground of the majestic Wakayama Castle Tower and enjoy the nice view of the castle (Admission fee to inside castle tower is not included). We will talk about the history of the city and…
from ¥8,000 / personView details
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The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour
4.8 (18)6h 30m
Wakayama is located only about 30km (or 18 miles) south of Osaka Kansai International Airport and has its own distinctive charm. The world-famous Wakayama Castle in the center of the city offers a wide variety of…
from ¥20,000 / personView details
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Wakayama Private Customizable Full Day Tour
8h
This private and customizable tour for Wakayama is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own…
from ¥44,600 / personView details
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Kumano Kodo Kii-ji Walking Tour from Hoshiya Station
8h
This walking tour follows the northern section of the Kumano Kodo Kii-ji route, an ancient pilgrimage path once connecting Kyoto with Kumano. The trail reveals how faith and daily life coexisted in rural Japan. Begin at…
from ¥41,424 / personView details
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Wakayama: Cat Stationmaster Adventure on the Kishigawa Line
2h
Discover the whimsical world of the Wakayama Electric Railway on this 2-hour guided tour, famous for its feline stationmasters and themed trains. Starting at Wakayama Station, hop aboard the playful Kishigawa Line and…
from ¥16,250 / personView details
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Historic Wakayama City Walking Tour
8h
Explore the rich history and culture of Wakayama City on this guided walking tour, which takes you through some of the city's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Perfect for history buffs and curious travelers alike,…
from ¥44,736 / personView details
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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.
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