Wakayama Private Customizable Full Day Tour
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 pace. Discover Wakayama at your own pace on this fully customizable 8-hour, full-da
What To Expect
Stop 1
Pass byUpon 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
Stop 2
Pass byThis 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.
Stop 3
Pass byA 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
Stop 4
Pass byAncient temple site known for clear spring waters, seasonal flowers & views over Wakayama Bay.
Stop 5
Pass byOne 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.
Stop 6
Pass byA 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
Stop 7
Pass byThe 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.
What to Bring
- •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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