PLAN YOUR TRIP Pinterest SCROLL DOWN The Essentials Eliminate the unexpected bumps that can make travel stressful. Find all of your pre-travel information needs here. Wakayama for First-timers Travel to Wakayama Travel Smart in Wakayama Nanki–Shirahama Airport Getting Around Booking Required Download Maps & Brochures Wakayama Climates Explore More Wakayama Access Koyasan & Kumano Kodo Wakayama for First-timers Alleviate any first-timer anxieties by finding answers to some of the most frequently asked questions and facts about Wakayama. Read More Travel to Wakayama Taking only 40 min, Wakayama City is the closest urban center to Kansai's largest gateway, Kansai International Airport (KIX). Wakayama is also easily accessed from 4 other main airports in the Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo areas. Save time by finding out here, the best ways to get to Wakayama. Read More Travel Smart in Wakayama Getting to and around Wakayama is easier than you might think. Discover a variety of cost-saving travel passes and all-inclusive tickets you can use to explore the region's spiritual sites, nature and cultural attractions. Read More Nanki–Shirahama Airport Nanki-Shirahama Airport is conveniently located in the southwestern corner of the prefecture, making it the perfect starting point for your Wakayama adventure. Read More Getting Around There are two main train operators in Wakayama: Japan Rail West (JR) and Nankai Denki Tetsudo (Nankai Electric Railway). There is an extensive express and local bus service within and between Wakayama’s main cities. Taxis are also available. As service to remote areas is less frequent than in heavily populated areas, find out how to get around in Wakayama here. Read More Booking Required Good things sometimes take a bit more effort. Get the scoop here on what sights, activities and places require planning ahead. Read More Download Maps & Brochures Mobile connectivity and Wi-Fi access may not always be available when you need them. Download our free maps and detailed guides, that include road maps, golfing guides, fruit-picking brochures and more, to have them available on your devices at all times. Read More Wakayama Climates Not sure what to expect of the weather in Wakayama? Learn about its subtropical climate, and pick up some tips on what to wear. Read More Explore More Wakayama Find out what's on across Wakayama. Read More Access Koyasan & Kumano Kodo Read More Check out upcoming highlights Find out what's on across Wakayama. Seasonal Events Pinterest