Tourist Offices
Wakayama’s tourist information centers are staffed by friendly and knowledgeable employees, happy to impart their local knowledge and provide you with the best travel experience in Wakayama. Many centers offer a variety of useful services including rental bicycles, luggage storage, and luggage delivery services, and plenty of sightseeing information. Multi-language support is often available, either through bilingual staff or telephone-interpreting services. Find your nearest tourist information center in Wakayama.
Wakayama City
Wakayama City Tourist Information (Wakayama Castle)
和歌山市観光案内所(和歌山城)
Located beside Wakayama Castle’s tour bus parking lot, Wakayama City Tourist Information is on the ground floor and in the same building as the Wakayama Historical Center. It is a short taxi ride from either Nankai Wakayama-shi Station or JR Wakayama Station, or you can catch a bus (73 or 273) and alight at "Shiyakusho-mae”. For assistance with buses, head to the tourist information kiosks located in front of the main turnstiles at JR Wakayama station, or in front of the bus stop at Nankai Wakayama-shi Station. A selection of bicycles are available for rent at the tourist information center.
Address | 3-6 Ichibancho, Wakayama City 和歌山市 一番丁 3-6 |
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Tel | 073-435-1185 |
Hours | 10:00-18:00 (Mar-Nov), 10:00-17:00 (Dec-Feb) |
Holidays | Closed during the New Year holiday |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Website | English |
Tourist Exchange Center
観光交流センター
Located within JR Wakayama Station, the Tourist Information provides information on the surrounding area including pamphlets on places to go, where to stay and what to eat. Fixed time left luggage service and bicycles for rent are available.
Address | 5-13-2 Misonocho, Wakayama City 和歌山市美園町五丁目13-2 |
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Tel | 073-422-5831 |
Hours | Mon-Sat: 8:30-19:00, Sun & National Holidays: 8:30-17:15 |
Holidays | Open All Year Around |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
TIC WAKAYAMA
ゆたか旅案内所
Located on the second floor of the Daiwa Roynet Hotel, across from Wakayama Castle’s main entrance and gardens (also on Keyaki Odori Road). It is a short taxi ride from either Nankai Wakayama-shi Station or JR Wakayama Station, or you can catch a bus (73 or 273) and alight at “Koen-mae”. For assistance with buses head to the tourist information kiosks located in front of the main turnstiles at JR Wakayama station, or in front of the bus stop at Nankai Wakayama-shi Station.
Address | 1F 26-1 Nanabancho Daiwa Roynet Hotel, Wakayama City 和歌山市七番町26-1ダイワロイネットホテル1F |
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Tel | 073-422-0048 |
Hours | 10:00-19:00 |
Holidays | Open All Year Around |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Internet PC | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Website | English / Korean |
Kinokawa Service Area Down Lanes Information Hanwa Expressway
紀ノ川サービスエリア(下り線)インフォメーション
Located off the tolled Hanwa Expressway, the Kinokawa Service Area is between Izumisano JCT and Wakayama IC. The information kiosk is inside the complex which also has a food hall and souvenir shops along with restroom facilities and a gas service station.
Address | 744-5 Kitano, Wakayama City 和歌山市 北野 744-5 |
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Tel | 0734-62-0395 |
Hours | 8:00-17:00 (Weekdays), 7:00-17:00 (Holidays) |
Holidays | Open All Year Around |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Language Supported | English (Part-time) |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Kuroshio Market Information
黒潮市場 案内所
This tourist information center in Wakayama City forms part of the larger Kuroshio Market complex. Friendly staff can deal with queries in both English and Chinese. If you are traveling with lots of luggage, the center can store it for you while you explore the city. The center also offers a luggage delivery service.
Address | 1527 Kemi, Wakayama City 和歌山市毛見1527 |
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Tel | 073-448-0008 |
Hours | 10:00-18:00 (summer time), 10:00-17:00 (winter time) |
Holidays | Two unplanned holidays per year |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Language Supported | English / Chinese |
Luggage Storage | Available |
Delivery Service | Available / Shipping within Japan only. |
JNTO URL | English |
Website | English |
Kinokawa City Tourism and International Relations Center
紀の川市観光交流拠点
There is a range of experiences on offer in Kinokawa City, from paragliding to seasonal fruit picking. At the Kinokawa City Tourism and International relations Center, you can discover more about the city and make reservations for the activities. The Center has free Wi-Fi and English-speaking staff.
Koyasan
Koyasan Shukubo Association Central Office
高野山宿坊協会 中央案内所
Is a 12 min bus ride from Koyasan Station. All Nankai Rinkan buses except #34, will take you to Senjuin-bashi, the 5th stop. The Koyasan Shukubo Association Central Office is located on the north east corner of Senjuin-bashi intersection.
Address | 600 Koyasan Koyacho, Ito District 伊都郡 高野町高野山 600 |
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Tel | 0736-56-2616 |
Hours | 8:30-19:00(Mar-Nov), 8:30-17:00(Dec), 9:00-17:00(Jan-Feb) |
Holidays | 12/27 - 12/31 |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Internet PC | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Website | English |
Hashimoto Tourist Information Center
はしもと広域観光案内所
This center is conveniently located across the street from Nankai Hashimoto Station. The center stocks local crafts that make ideal souvenirs, and there are plenty of pamphlets and maps of the local area. Knowledgeable English-speaking staff are on hand to help.
Address | Kosada 1-chome 5-9, Hashimoto 橋本市古佐田1丁目5-9 |
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Tel | 0736-33-3552 |
Hours | 9:00-17-00 |
Holidays | Wednesday / Closed during the New Year holiday |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Kaki-no-Sato Kudoyama Roadside Station Koya area World Heritage Information Center
道の駅柿の郷くどやま 高野地域世界遺産情報センター
This large roadside station is a 20-minute walk from Kudoyama Station. Share your Wakayama adventure with the world by using the free WiFi and get the latest information on local tourism and accommodation in the area. The center operates a telephone-interpreting service for non-Japanese speaking visitors.
Address | 5-5,Nyugo, Kudoyama 九度山町入郷5番5 |
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Tel | 0736-54-9966 |
Hours | 9:00-18:30 |
Holidays | 1/1 - 1/3 |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Internet PC | Not Available |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Koyasan Shukubo Association Nakanohashi Information Center
高野山宿坊協会 中の橋案内所
Have you ever wanted to experience life as a monk? Book a shukubo overnight temple experience from this center, or simply get information about the Koyasan area and use the free WiFi. English speaking staff can help you with any queries and there are lockers for your luggage next to the center.
Address | 49-3 Koyasan, Koyacho 高野町高野山49-3 |
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Tel | 0736-56-2653 |
Hours | 8:30-17:00 (Mar - Dec), 9:00-17:00 (Jan - Feb) |
Holidays | 12/27 - 12/31 |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Koyasan Tourist Information Center
高野山観光情報センター
This information center is a base for tourism and culture in Koyasan. Discover more about this deeply spiritual area through the maps and pamphlets and by talking to the English-speaking staff. You can rent bicycles here—including electric types—to explore the area further and wider.
Address | 357 Koyasan 高野町高野山357 |
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Tel | 0736-56-2780 |
Hours | 9:00-17:00 |
Holidays | Closed during the New Year holiday |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Website |
Shirahama / Kushimoto
Tourist Information Center
紀伊半島観光情報ステーション
Located within the JR Kii Honsen Station of Shirahama, exit the ticket gates and take a left. There are pamphlets full of information about local hotels and tourist spots, as well as information on the surrounding areas. There are phones connecting directly with hotels and Shirahama Adventure World available for use. The center is wheelchair accessible.
Nanki Kushimoto Tourism Association
南紀串本観光協会
Located within the building of JR Kushimoto Station, the Kushimoto Town Tourism Association offers information about the surrounding area including places to stay, events, boat tours and other activities. Bicycles are available to rent and a luggage delivery service is offered for visitors staying in one of the town’s hotels.
Address | 33, Kushimoto, Higashimuro 東牟婁郡串本町串本33 (JR串本駅構内) |
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Tel | 0735-62-3171 |
Hours | 8:30-17:30 |
Holidays | 1/1 |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Machinaka General Information Center Shirasuna
まちなか総合案内所しらすな
It is located just steps away from Shirarahama Beach and across from the “Hamano Yado Minshuku Shirasuna Niwa” inn. Catch any of the Meiko buses heading for “Shirarahama” from JR Shirahama Station. Tickets can be purchased at the Meiko Bus counter in the station. The “Shirarahama” stop is located between the “Hashiriyu” and “Shirahama Bus Center” stops.
Address | 1384-57 Shirahamacho, Nishimuro District 西牟婁郡 白浜町1384-57 |
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Tel | 0739-43-1618 |
Hours | 08:30-18:00 |
Holidays | Open All Year Around |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Internet PC | Not Available |
Language Supported | English / Chinese |
Luggage Storage | Available / Paid |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Website | Japanese only |
Tsubaki Hana-no-yu Roadside Station
道の駅 椿はなの湯
This road side station and rest stop is located 3 min by car from JR Tsubaki Station. Situated on Route 42, it is right next-door to Tsubaki Onsen, and is only moments away from the beachfront.
Address | 1058-1 Tsubaki, Shirahama Town 白浜町 椿 1058-1 |
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Tel | 0739-46-0617 |
Hours | 9:00-21:00 (Mar-Oct), 9:00-20:00 (Nov-Feb) |
Holidays | 1/1 |
Holidays | Tuesdays (Next day if Tuesday is a national holiday) |
Free Wi-Fi | Not Available |
Internet PC | Not Available |
Language Supported | No full-time English-Speaking staff |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Susami Tourism Association
すさみ町観光協会観光案内所
This tourist association office forms part of the larger Susami Michi no Eki roadside stop. It is located on the coast and is an ideal stop off on a road trip around the Wakayama peninsula. Pick up information on the local area or rent a bicycle and explore the area on two wheels.
Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Shiharakaigan
道の駅 志原海岸
Michi-no-Eki (Roadside Station) Shiharakaigan is the perfect place to stop when driving between Shirahama and Susami. Enjoy local food and make use of free Wi-Fi. Michi-no-Eki Shiharakaigan is convenient for exploring the rugged Wakayama coastline that features caves and rock plateaus.
Address | 2039-73 Hiki Shirahama, Nishimuro-gun 西牟婁郡白浜町日置2039-73 |
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Tel | 0739-52-4100 |
Hours | 9:00-17:00 |
Holidays | Closed during the New Year holiday |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Internet PC | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Takkyubin (Express Delivery within Japan only) |
JNTO URL | English |
Arida / Yuasa / Hidaka
Yuasa Station Plaza
湯浅駅前多目的広場
Located just in front of the station, you will find information leaflets about the Kumano Kodo and maps of the area—pick one up before heading off to explore the town. There is a place to sit down and relax and rental bicycles for use around the town are available.
Address | 1077-6 Yuasa, Yuasa Town 湯浅町湯浅1077-6 |
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Tel | 0737-63-4123 |
Hours | 8:30-17:00 |
Holidays | Closed during the New Year holiday |
Free Wi-Fi | Not Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
Hidaka Travel Information
日高観光案内所
This travel information center is conveniently located one-minute walk away from Gobo Station. Rent a bicycle and explore the area on two wheels—it takes around 20 minutes to reach the coast. Make use of the free WiFi, luggage storage, and chat to the English-speaking staff about their sightseeing recommendations.
Address | Komatsubara 410-1 御坊市湯川町小松原410-1 |
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Tel | 0738-22-0281 |
Hours | 8:00-19:00 |
Holidays | Open All Year Around |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Available |
Delivery Service | Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Kumano
Kumano Kodo Kan Pilgrimage Center
熊野古道館
Located near the bus stop of Takijiri, the Kumano Kodo Kan Pilgrimage Center houses an information center, exhibitions related to the pilgrimage route, a coffee shop, changing rooms, water cooler and coin lockers. It also stocks essential equipment for your trek. It is a dedicated support center for hikers and pilgrims.
Address | 1222-1 Kurisugawa, Nakanobe-cho, Tanabe City 田辺市中辺路町栗栖川1222-1 |
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Tel | 0739-64-1470 |
Hours | 8:30-17:15 |
Holidays | 12/29 - 12/31 |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Nachi-Katsuura Information Center
那智勝浦町観光協会
The Information Center is located on the 1st floor of JR Kii Katsuura Station. Rental bicycles are available for up to three hours to explore the beach, temples and hot springs in the immediate area.
Address | 6-1-1 Tsukiji, Nachi Katsuura Town 那智勝浦町築地6丁目1番地1 |
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Tel | 0735-52-5311 |
Hours | 8:30-18:00 |
Holidays | Open All Year Around |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Tanabe Tourist Information Center
田辺市観光センター
The two-story standalone building is conveniently located next to JR Kii-Tanabe Station. Exit the station building, turn left and you will find it a few paces away, in front of the bus stop area.
Address | 1-20 Minato, Tanabe City 田辺市 湊 1-20 |
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Tel | 0739-34-5599 |
Hours | 9:00-18:00 |
Holidays | Open All Year Around |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Internet PC | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Kumano Hongu Tourist Association
熊野本宮観光協会 (世界遺産熊野本宮館内)
Located across from the Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine, the Kumano Hongu Tourist Association is inside the Kumano Hongu Heritage Center. It is accessible by Ryujin, Meiko, Nara Kotsu and Kumano Bus lines: alight at "Hongu Taisha-mae" bus stop.
Shingu City Tourist Information Center
新宮市観光案内所
Located close to JR Shingu Station, the center provides maps and guides highlighting the Shingu area and information on seasonal events, local hotels and where to find the best local food. A small number of bikes are available to rent for use around the Shingu area.
Kishu Binchotan Kinen-koen Roadside Station
道の駅 紀州備長炭記念公園
Located on Route Tanabe Ryujin, the Michi-no-Eki Kishu Binchotan Kinen-koen rest stop and roadside station is situated next to Kishu Binchotan Hakkenkan (Kishu White Charcoal Discovery Centre). It is a 1-minute walk from Binchotan-koen bus stop, serviced by the Ryujin #18 bus operating between JR Kii-Tanabe Station and Kamiakizu, Kizetsu-kyo and Binchotan-koen.
Address | 1491-1 Akitsugawa, Tanabe City 田辺市 秋津川 1491-1 |
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Tel | 0739-36-0226 |
Hours | 9:00-17:00 (Apr-Nov), 9:00-16:00 (Dec-Mar) |
Holidays | Wednesdays (Next day if Wednesday is a national holiday), 12/31 - 1/2 |
Holidays | Wednesdays |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Internet PC | Not Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Tanabe Pocket Park
街なかポケットパーク
Tanabe Pocket Park is a five-minute walk from Kii Tanabe Station and next to Tokei-jinja Shrine—the latest addition to the UNESCO World Heritage list of Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range. Get information about the local area from the English-speaking staff.
Address | 27-37 Minato, Tanabe City 田辺市湊27番37号 |
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Tel | 0739-33-9030 |
Hours | 9:00-17:00 |
Holidays | Open All Year Around |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Kitayamamura Tourist Center
北山村観光センター
This tourist center is located on the banks of the Kitayama River. Get information about the local area and find out how to join a log-rafting trip down the rapid river—an activity unique to the area. English-speaking staff can help you with any queries.
Address | 335 Shimooi, Higashimuro, Kitayama Village 東牟婁郡北山村下尾井335 |
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Tel | 0735-49-2324 |
Hours | 9:00-17:00 |
Holidays | Open All Year Around |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Language Supported | English |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |
Roadside Station Nachi
道の駅なち
This roadside rest stop is located a few minutes walk from Nachi Station on picturesque Nachi Bay. Take a dip in the on-site onsen, learn more about the World Heritage sites in the area and pick up some locally-grown produce.
Address | 361-2 Hamanomiya, Nachikatsuura 那智勝浦町浜ノ宮361-2 |
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Tel | 0735-52-9201 |
Hours | 9:00-22:00 |
Holidays | Nishiki-no-yu: Monday(day after if Mon is a holiday) |
Free Wi-Fi | Available |
Internet PC | Available |
Luggage Storage | Not Available |
Delivery Service | Not Available |
JNTO URL | English |