Wakayama Private Customizable Full Day Tour
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About This Tour in Wakayama
Why Visit Wakayama?
Wakayama, Japan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Wakayama provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Wakayama
You can reach Wakayama, Japan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city has excellent public transportation systems, including trains, subways, and buses. Taxis are widely available, and the transportation infrastructure is efficient and reliable.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel is within city center)
- Choose 4 to 5 sites for a personalized tour of Wakayama
- English-speaking professional tour guide
- 8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
- Transportation within the city only
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
- Meals, food and drinks not specified
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Moderate Cancellation Policy:
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
- PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
- After your booking, you will receive a link to the Wakayama Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Wakayama Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
- Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
- If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
- Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
- Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
- Custom Itinerary:
- Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
- How far in advance should I book?
- Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
- What if I'm late?
- We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
- Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
- Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
- Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
- Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
- Children that are age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult that is age 18 or older
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Upon confirmation ofIf guests are already in Wakayama City, the tour guide will pick up the guest at their hotel (if it's within the city center). If not, pick-up location will be provided to the guest before the tour date (the pick-up location will likely be at a convenient location, such as a train station).
End Point
At the end of the tour, guests will be dropped off either at their original pick-up spot or at another preferred location within the city. The drop-off location will be confirmed before the tour begins.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Upon confirmation of your booking, you will be...
Upon confirmation of your booking, you will be provided with a dedicated Tour Form containing key city highlights and essential information for your tour. Through this form, you can specify any attractions you wish to visit and share additional preferences. We will carefully review your input to craft an itinerary uniquely suited to your interests
This shrine is dedicated to Sugawara-no-Michizane, who was...
This shrine is dedicated to Sugawara-no-Michizane, who was also known as the god of academics. It is noted as one of three major types of Japanese shrines.
A Japanese castle located in the city Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
A Japanese castle located in the city Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. For most of the Edo Period, it was the administrative center of Kishū Domain, which was controlled by a cadet branch of the Tokugawa clan
Ancient temple site known for clear spring waters,...
Ancient temple site known for clear spring waters, seasonal flowers & views over Wakayama Bay.
One of the oldest shrines in the area
One of the oldest shrines in the area. The shrine mainly worships the god of medicine 少彥名命, which is famous for healing women’s diseases, body healthy, and peaceful birth; it also worships the god of marriage 「大己貴命」, so it attracts many men and women to pray for good destiny.
A Shinto shrine located in the city of Wakayama Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
A Shinto shrine located in the city of Wakayama Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It enshrines the deified first Shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is also known as the Wakayama Tōshō-gū
The shrine has been worshipped as the God of Waka (Japanese poems)
The shrine has been worshipped as the God of Waka (Japanese poems). It is said to be that the islands of Tamatsu-shima including the Tamatsu-shima itself were originally worshipped as God.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How do I book this tour?
Click the "Book Now" button on this page to complete your reservation through Viator's secure booking platform. You'll receive instant confirmation via email.
Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
