Wakayama City Full Day Customized Tour
＊Privare Tour Reservation Needed Points of interests *You can chose any locations from the list. Kuroshio Ichiba in Wakayama Marina Read More
Niusakadono Shrine
Niusakadono Shrine is located on the path called Mitanizaka leading to Niutsuhime Shrine (in Katsuragi town in Wakayama prefecture). Both Read More
Momijidani (Nishinomaru) Garden in Wakayama Castle
Breathtaking Momijidani (or Nishinomaru) Garden with autumn leaves in the sunshine. Engyokaku is the pavilion in Monijidani (or Nishinomaru) Garden. Read More
Stunning Autumn Colors In Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle, the symbol of Wakayama city, is now full of autumn colors. You can enjoy seeing autumn leaves around Wakayama castle park Read More
Koya-Ryujin Skyline
Koya-Ryujin Skyline is the way connecting between Koyasan and Ryujin Onsen in Tanabe city. It runs for 42.7 Km through Read More
The Latest Travel News On Koyasan (November, 2018)
During the period between November 26, 2018 and February 28, 2019, passengers heading for Koyasan will be required to transfer Read More
WAK-Guide Members Study Hiking
WAK-Guide members did a study hiking at Women’s Pilgrimage Path called Nyonin-michi. We walked from Daimon Gate to Entsuritsuji Temple Read More
Susuki Grass At Oishi Kougen
Oishi Kougen is located in Kimino town and Aridagawa town, southeast of Wakayama city. You can enjoy panoramic view of Read More
Stunning Autumnal Colors In Koyasan
The season of autumnal leaves in Koyasan has come! Why don’t you explore the best season of Koyasan with an experienced Read More
Daimon & Danjo Garan Night Tour 1.5 hours
Tour Price 2,000 yen per person Minumum 2 persons Note Tour starts at about 7 p.m. at Sainan-in Temple and Read More
KOYASAN HIGHLIGHT GUIDED TOUR
＊Privare Tour Reservation Needed You will learn with a local guide the great teaching of Kobo Daishi ( the founder Read More
Okuno-in Walking Tour 3 hours
Private Tour Reservation Needed We will visit Mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, the founder of Koyasan, and explain the Daishi faith Read More
GARAN AREA TOUR 3 hours
Private Tour Reservation Needed We will visit Daimon (the main gate to Koyasan), Danjo Garan and Kongobuji-temple. You will learn Read More
Mikan-Satsuma/Mandarin Oranges
The harvest season has come. Mikan-Satsuma/Mandarin Orange is one of the agricultural products Wakayama prefecture is proud of. Especially Arida region is Read More
Persimmon season has come
Persimmon (Kaki in Japanese) season has arrived in Japan. Wakayama prefecture is proud of the top production volume of persimmon in Read More
Experience at Wakayama Castle
WAK-Guide members did a wonderful experience at Wakayama Castle on 25th of September. We enjoyed not only exploring beautiful Wakayama Read More
Higanbana – red spider lily
Autumn is approaching after very hot summer. You see the flower along a footpath telling us the coming of autumn. The name Read More
Oishi Kougen (生石高原）
Oishi Kougen is located in Kimino town and Aridagawa town, southeast of Wakayama city. You can enjoy panoramic view of Read More
Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle, a symbol of Wakayama city, is located on the top of Mt. Torafusu at the center of Wakayama Read More
Civil Twilight at Saikazaki
You can enjoy magnificent civil twilight at Saikazai, Wakayama City. Saikazaki is located in the south-western part of Wakayama City. Read More
Kozagawa River
The clear stream, Kozagawa River, is located in the southern part of Wakayama Prefecture. It runs for some 60 km from Mount Otozan Read More
Hashigui-iwa Rock
Hashigui-iwa Rock is located in Kushimoto town, the southern part of Wakayama Prefecture. This group of 40-some oddly shaped rocks Read More
Ajisai (Hydrangea) at Koyasan
Hydrangea (Ajisai in Japanese) is the sign of the rainy season in Japan. If Ume (plum blossom) is the sign Read More
Tsugi no taki – The second tallest Waterfall in Wakayama
This waterfall is called “Tsugi no taki”. “Tsugi” means “next ” in Japanese. This waterfall is the second tallest waterfall Read More
Peaches in season!
Peaches are in season in northern Wakayama prefecture now. We posted a blog about peach blossoms in early April. Three Read More
Beautiful village, Amano-no-Sato, on the way to Koyasan
Amano-no-Sato is located at an altitude of about 450 meters, on the way to Koyasan, and has had a close relationship Read More
Aoba Matsuri(Green leaf Festival)
Usually, Koyasan is a very peaceful and quiet religious town uniquely located on top of the mountains with centuries-old tall Read More
Rainy season in Japan
Wakayama area has been in rainy season called Tsuyu in Japanese. Tsuyu is the early summer rainy season which usually Read More
Nature Tour in Kimino town and Aridagawa town, Wakayama
There are lots of nature in the vicinity of Wakayama city. After beautiful flowers in Spring, you can enjoy walking in Read More
Koyasan Tour on May 25th
We had a wonderful guests from South Africa. They are a group of friends enjoying the cruise around the world. Read More
Wakayama tour with a lovely family from India
We had a lovely family from Mumbai, India. They visit Japan first time and they first landed in Wakayama and Read More
Wakayama Castle Town Walking Tour
WAK-Guide is offering you a walking guided tour of Wakayama Castle and around it in English. We will give you Read More
Ideal season for visiting Wakayama
Wakayama is full of fresh green leaves now and ready to have many tourists from abroad. Shakunage (Rhododendron) in Koyasan has begun to Read More
Koyasu-Jizoji Temple
Koyasu-Jizoji Temple, about a 30-minute walk from Nankai Miyuki-Tsuji station, is well known for its beautiful weeping variety of wisteria. Read More
Guided Tour in Koyasan on April 18th, 2018
Thank you for coming to Wakayama Prefecture from California, USA. We had a lovely married couple from USA. I guided Read More
Pilgrimage to Koyasan -Choishimichi-
Thank you for coming to Koyasan from Norway. Almost all of tourists use Nankai train and bus to reach Koyasan Read More
Sakura in full bloom in Koyasan
At last Sakura is in full bloom in Koyasan. High tourist season in Koyasan has begun. Why don’t you visit spiritual Read More
Peach blossoms in full bloom in Wakayama
Momoyama town is famous for peach. Cherry blossom viewing is very popular among people, but peach blossom viewing is also Read More
Stunning brilliant colors of spring in Wakayama
We still enjoy many colors of spring after Sakura – Peach blossoms (pink), Rengyo(yellow), Yukiyanagi(white), Rapeseed blossoms(yellow), and other wild Read More
Temples in Wakayama
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Pilgrimage Route (Choishi-michi) leading to Koyasan
We, WAK-Guide members, walked Choishi-michi, Pilgrimage Route leading to Koyasan. It starts at Konpon Daito in Koyasan’s Garan Precinct and ends Read More
Sakura Photo Gallery (3) 2018
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Sakura Photo Gallery (2) 2018
Today, I went to take photos of Sakura around Kawachinagano city, Osaka, which is bordering with Hashimoto city, Wakayama. Everywhere Read More
Sakura Photo Gallery (1) 2018
After cold winter, spring has finally come! From the end of March to early April, you will see cherry blossoms Read More
Sakura (Cherry blossom) viewing at Wakayama Castle
Sakura (cherry blossom) is fully blooming at Wakayama Castle. People enjoy having a picnic under the cherry blossoms and viewing cherry blossoms. It Read More
Guided Tour on March 25th, 2018 in Koyasan
Thank you for coming to Wakayama Prefecture from Indonesia! We had 12 guests from Indonesia. They participated in Cycling Festa Read More
Nakano-hashi bridge in Koyasan
At the eastern edge of Koyasan, there is Nakanohashi which is a shortcut entrance to Mausoleum of Kobo Daishi. In Read More
Senjuinbashi in Koyasan
Senjuinbashi is located in the central part of Koyasan where you can find many souvenir shops, restaurants and the tourists’ Read More
The latest travel news on Koyasan (March 23, 2018)
The Nankai Electric Railway Co. has just announced that they expect to resume the train service between Hashimoto station and Read More
Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine
Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to Michizane Sugawara, not only a scholar but also a poet and a politician in the Read More
Porto Europa
Porto Europa is a thema park inspired by port towns in medieal Europa. There are many photo spots there. Admission Read More
Kimiidera Temple（紀三井寺）
Kimiidera Temple, the second temple of the Saigoku pilgrimage route (the 33 Kannon pilgrimage temples in western Japan), was founded Read More
Kuroshio Ichiba
Kuroshio Ichiba is a fish market located in Wakayama Marina City. You can buy fresh seafood from Wakayama’s local waters Read More
Wakayama Castle Town
Wakayama Castle town has preserved several places associated with the people’s life under the rule of the Kishu Tokugawa Family Read More
Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle, a symbol of Wakayama city, is located on the top of Mt. Torafusu at the center of Wakayama Read More
Nanohana（菜の花）
Contact Us! Nanohana is in full bloom in Wakayama now and people in Japan often see it as the sign Read More
White Day one month after Valentine’s Day
Do you know the strange tradition in Japan about Valentine’s Day? In Japan Valentine’s day is the day girls give Read More
Hinamatsuri – the Doll Festival
Hinamatsuri is the Doll Festival or Girls’ Festival held on March 3rd. Dolls dressed in beautiful Heian-era (794-1192) costumes are Read More
Spring is coming close for sure.
Early blooming type of cherry blossoms has started to bloom in Wakayama City. Spring is coming close for sure. Wakayama Read More
Wakayama Ramen
You cannot leave Wakayama city without experienceing Wakayama Ramen. Wakayama City is famous for Ramen noodles. You cannot leave Wakayama City Read More
Wakayama Castle Town Walking Tour
We add a new tour. It’s a new type of walking tour. Welsome to Wakayama City!! WAK-Guide, a group of Read More
Koyasan Full-Day Tour from Wakayama City
WAK-Guide offers you a new tour. The tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you back to the hotel after the Read More
Plum blossoms at Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine
Still cold but spring is approaching little by little Contact Us! Wakaura Tenmangu shrine is dedicated to Michizane Sugawara, a scholar, Read More
Kimino Town
We found a lovely restaurant and Washi (Japanese paper) Workshop. Kimino town is located only one hour from Kansai International Airport, Wakayama city, and much Read More
Okunoin in winter
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Jizo Bodhisattva covered with snow in Koyasan
Which Jizo do you like the most? Contact Us! Jizo is one of the most popular Buddhas in Japan. You Read More
Koyasan at dusk
It’s a breathtaking view. I was captivated by the solemn scenery. So beautiful! Contact Us!
Koyasan Photo Gallery-February, 2018
Women Pilgrimage Route & Deities in Okuno-In Contact Us! Contact Us!
Setsubun（節分）
Setsubun (節分）meaning seasonal division is the day before changing the seasons. Therefore there are four setsubun in Japan, but we usually Read More
Spring is approaching
It has been very cold this year, but spring is definitely approaching. We walked around Wakayama Castle and CastleTown yesterday Read More
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Koyasan Photo Gallery- Winter 2018
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Koyasan covered with snow
Contact Us! Koyasan is now coverd with snow. You can see magnificent view and feel so fresh in a very Read More
The latest travel news on Koyasan
Tourists bound for Koyasan by Nankai railway have to take a substitute bus at Nankai Hashimoto Station as the train service Read More
The first visit of the year to Niutsuhime Shrine
The Guardian God of Koyasan – Niutsuhime Shrine Contact Us! Niutsuhime Shrine is dedicated to the deity of the land Read More
Happy New Year 2018!
The year of the Dog 2018 is my year (the year of the Dog) according to the Chinese zodiac. Akemashite Omedetou Read More
Happy 2018!!
New Year’s Day (or Oshogatsu in Japanese) is the most important day for Japanese people, comparable to Christmas for western Read More