Wakayama Tour
Wakayama Tour – Sacred Sites, Coastline & Natural Beauty
09 Hours/Itinerary
Our Journey
Explore the scenic and spiritual region of Wakayama, known for its sacred mountains, UNESCO pilgrimage routes, dramatic coastlines, and peaceful countryside. Wakayama offers a perfect mix of culture, nature, and traditional Japanese heritage.
Guide Line
Visit Mount Koya (Koyasan), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachi Waterfall
Walk parts of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail
Enjoy scenic coastal views and mountain landscapes
Discover historic shrines, temples, and traditional towns
Comfortable private transportation available
The Wakayama Tour takes you through one of Japan’s most spiritually important regions. Begin your journey at Mount Koya, the center of Shingon Buddhism, where ancient temples and forested paths create a calm and sacred atmosphere.
Continue to the southern area of Wakayama to visit Kumano Nachi Taisha, one of the three Grand Shrines of Kumano, and witness the majestic Nachi Waterfall, Japan’s tallest single-drop waterfall. Walk along sections of the historic Kumano Kodo, a UNESCO-listed pilgrimage route traveled for over a thousand years.
Wakayama also offers beautiful coastal scenery, quiet towns, and traditional culture, making this tour ideal for travelers seeking spiritual depth and natural beauty.
Inclusions
Private transportation
Commercial Driving permit holder drivers
Green number plates Vehicles
English Speaking Driver Cum Guide
Exclusions
Lunch
Ticket for any activity (ropeway, cruise etc) Entry to any place where tickets required.
Cancelation before 24 hours fully refundable, Cancelation within 24 hours non refundable.
Pay later option, we will send you link for the payment 72 hours before the tour or earlier depend upon customer preferences.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Camera
- Cash
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Food in the vehicle
Know before you go
- The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
- Smoking and eating are not allowed in the vehicle.
About this Activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 09 Hours
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Live tour guide
English, Japanese
Pickup included
We provide pickup from customer's hotels. Pick up location Tokyo 23 wards is Included. Due to Traffic we can be 30 Minutes Late. For Airports Narita (25000Jpy) Haneda 7000JPY, Ports, Chiba 15000JPY, Kawasaki 20000JPY, and Yokohama 20000JPY Pickup additional charges will apply.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group
Pick up – 8:30 am
We will pick you up from your location at 8:30 am.
Note:
“30 min could be delay due to traffic no refund and review could be accepted.”
Mount Koya (Koyasan)
A sacred mountain temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to ancient Buddhist traditions.
Nachi Waterfall
Japan’s tallest waterfall, revered as a sacred natural site surrounded by forested mountains.
Kumano Nachi Taisha
A historic Shinto shrine deeply connected to nature worship and pilgrimage traditions.
Kumano Kodo Trail
An ancient pilgrimage route through mountains, forests, and sacred landscapes.
Wakayama Coastline
Scenic coastal views offering peaceful seaside landscapes and fresh ocean air.
Drop-off at 5:30pm
Drop-off at your hotel or selected location
FAQ's
The tours start and end when the driver picks you up from your accommodation in Tokyo and drops you off at the end of the day. In the case of your accommodation being outside of Tokyo 23 Wards, your tour will start and end when the driver departs and arrives in Tokyo at the end of the day.
No pets are allowed.
The price include toll fees, gas, parking lot fees, tax, etc. It doesn’t include fees for such as: lunch/food/beverage, entrance fee of tourist spots, fee of boats/cable cars, etc.
Yes, The extension fee is 3,500 yen/30 minutes.
There will be no refunds in case the tour finishes early. If the tour will finish earlier due to accidents, Bad weather, natural disasters, sudden sickness, etc., please contact us and we can discuss about it.
As it’s a little far from the central area of Tokyo, it is highly recommended that you book a “9h One-Day Tour” to visit the Hakone area. For boarding the Shinkansen, it is possible to conclude the tour at Odawara Station or local hotels in the Fuji/Hakone area. However, please note that the round-trip travel time to Tokyo, totalling three hours, will be deducted from the overall tour duration.
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