Wakayama Castle and Kuroshio Market 1 Day Tour
This tour departs from Osaka and travels to Wakayama. We will visit Wakayama Castle which was built in 1585 by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. During the Edo period, the castle flourished as an important base for the Tokugawa family, which produced many military commanders. Today, it is a symbol of Wak
📍Meeting point: Meet up at Mainichi Shimbun Building
This tour departs from Osaka and travels to Wakayama. We will visit Wakayama Castle which was built in 1585 by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. During the Edo period, the castle flourished as an important base for the Tokugawa family, which produced many military commanders. Today, it is a symbol of Wakayama City, and the tower offers a panoramic view of the city. There is also a zoo in Wakayama Castle. It is one of the few zoos in Japan located within the castle grounds. Enjoy lunch and shopping at Kuroshio Market. At 12:30 p.m., a live tuna dismemberment show will be held, which is a must-see! After lunch, we will visit Kimii Temple.After that, we will stroll through the streets of Saigasaki.Saigasaki Fishing Port, reminiscent of the "Amalfi Coast" World Heritage Site in Italy. Finally, a stopover at Rinku Premium Outlets. Those who wish to stop by will be dismissed at the outlet.
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1h 30mMeet up at Mainichi Shimbun Bldg and transfer to Wakayama Castle, it takes around 90 minutes.
Stop 2
⏱ 2hAdmission includedWakayama Castle is home to approximately 600 cherry trees, mostly Someiyoshino, in full bloom. There is also a zoo in Wakayama Castle which is one of the few zoos in Japan located within the castle grounds. Wakayama Castle is for 90 minutes and Wakayama Castle Zoo Park is for 30 minutes
Stop 3
⏱ 3hEnjoy eating and shopping at this popular seafood gourmet spot and a live tuna dismemberment show will be held At 12:30 pm which is a must-see! In addition to enjoying fresh seafood at Kuroshio Market, you can also enjoy fresh juice and fruit shopping at Kinokuni Fruit Village. You will stay 2hours,(It takes around 30 minutes from Wakayama castle to Kurosio market and also 15 minutes to Kimiidera Temple)
Stop 4
⏱ 1hAdmission includedIt is known as the best place in Kansai for early-blooming cherry blossoms and has been selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan".
Stop 5
⏱ 1hSaikazaki Fishing Port, reminiscent of the "Amalfi Coast" World Heritage Site in Italy.You will stay 40 minutes. Transfer to Saikaizaki from Kimiidera Temple, it will takes around 20 minutes.
Stop 6
Pass byStop by Rinku Premium Outlets on the way back if you wish.
Stop 7
⏱ 1h 30mTransfer from Rinku Premium Outlets to Mainichi Shimbun Bldg, It takes around 1.5 hours.
What’s Included
- ✓Admission fees
- ✓English guide
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Lunch
Additional Info
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 👶Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- •Child price (under 12 year old) same as adult
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