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Excellent tour is now on sale !!! If you want to know the real Japan, this tour is highly recommended Read More
Excellent tour is now on sale !!! If you want to know the real Japan, this tour is highly recommended Read More
Thank you very much for having been patient. We are finally ready to welcome you to Wakayama Prefecture. Wakayama Prefecture Read More
Located 870 meters above sea level, Oishi Kogen Highland is famous for its vast Japanese pampas grass (susuki in Japanese) Read More
We sincerely hope that the day will soon come when you will be able to travel freely. We are looking Read More
There are several routes heading for Koyasan from the bottom. The official route to Koyasan from ancient times is the Read More
Koya-Ryujin Skyline is the route connecting between Koyasan and Ryujin Onsen in Tanabe city. It runs for 42.7 Km through Read More
Since the death of Kobo Daishi, an increasing number of people came to worship Kobo Daishi as the Koya Jodo Read More
The season of autumnal leaves in Koyasan has come! Now is one of the best seasons to visit Koyasan.
Located 870 meters above sea level, Oishi Kogen Highland is famous for its vast Japanese pampas grass (susuki in Japanese) Read More
We took a day trip to Hidaka and Arida yesterday (September 28th). The weather was nice and firstly we had Read More
Still hot in Japan but we’ve started seeing some signs of Autumn here and there. Today we will show you Read More
The season for plum fruits being dried has come this year. Wakayama is well known as a producing place for Read More
Peach fruit season has come in northern Wakayama prefecture. These peach fruits are famous as Arakawa-no-momo (peach). We posted a Read More
Hydrangea (Ajisai in Japanese) is a sign of the rainy season in Japan. If Ume (plum blossom) is the sign Read More
Aragijima is located in Aridagawa-Cho (town), Wakayama Prefecture. This fan-shaped river terrace was formed by the Aridagawa river meandering in Read More
Rhododendron season has come in Koyasan this year as well. Beautiful rhododendron flowers are in full bloom here and there Read More
The weeping cherry blossoms at Kongobuji temple in Koyasan has been in full bloom as usual this year, too. It’s Read More
It is said that there are 7 Benten deities enshrined in Koyasan. Kukai, the founder of Koyasan, is said to Read More
We have been limited to have sakura (cherry blossom) viewing picnic this year to avoid the crowds due to the Read More
We have been limited to have sakura (cherry blossom) viewing picnic this year to avoid the crowds due to the Read More
We have been limited to have sakura (cherry blossom) viewing picnic this year to avoid the crowds due to the Read More
We have been limited to have sakura (cherry blossom) viewing picnic this year to avoid the crowds due to the Read More
This looks like sakura cherry blossoms but it’s not. It’s called sumomo in Japanese, a type of plum trees, and Read More
Located approximately an hour drive south from Osaka, the area called Arakawa in Wakayama Pref is well known for delicious Read More
Called Nanohana in Japanese, a type of canola or rape flowers, is one of the typical spring flowers in Japan. Read More
There are plenty species of sakura cherry blossoms found in Japan. Sakura can be seen not only in city parks Read More
Kumano-zakura (Kumano cherry) is in full bloom in Kumano area. Kumano-zakura is one of the early blooming type of sakura Read More
Nanki Kumano Geopark Center is a facility where you can learn how beautiful land of Nanki Kumano was formed and Read More
We had nice Filipino guests at Koyasan on January 12, 2020. They climbed up to Koyasan by using train, cable Read More
We had a wonderful guest in Wakayama Castle Town Walking Tour today!! It was a gorgeous sunny day and I Read More
We had wonderful guests from USA today!! We had delicious ramen together, strolled around Wakayama Castle and small fishing village Read More
DAY1 We have a wonderful party from Malaysia. They arrived at the Kansai International Airport early this morning and visited Koyasan. Read More
We had a nice family from Singapore visiting Niutsuhime-jinja Shrine and Koyasan. They had a rented car, so I met Read More
Niusakadono-jinja Shrine is the start point of the Mitani-zaka slope, a pilgrimage route running along a ridge line of the Read More
We had a nice group of 8 American tourists from Wahinton D.C. A Keihan highway bus directly connecting Kyoto and Read More
Japan has clear cut four seasons and autumn is one of people’s favorite, with abundant good seasonal foods and mild Read More
We had a nice guest from Hong Kong in our Wakayama Castle Town Walking Tour. The weather was nice and I Read More
We had a lovely couple from Switzerland in our Wakayama Castle Town Walking Tour yesterday!! They experienced not only walking Read More
The autumnal Higan week starts today (Sept. 20th) and will last till Sept. 26th.. Higan is a Buddhist holiday exclusively Read More
Located 870 meters above sea level, Oishi Kogen Highland is famous for its vast Japanese pampas grass (susuki in Japanese) Read More
Hinomisaki Lighthouse is located at the westernmost tip of the Kii Peninsula. The view from the top of the hill Read More
Diamond Princess called at Wakayama Port on August 17th and passengers enjoyed Wakayama. The video shows the moment she was leaving Read More
Diamond Princess first visited Wakayama Port on August 17, 2019.Passengers enjoyed optional tours of Koyasan and the best of Wakayama and Read More
Typhoon Krosa has finally passed and it brought torrential rain to Wakayama area. Rivers in the mountains in Wakayama now Read More
Wakayama is well know as producing place for its delicious pickled plums (called umeboshi in Japanese). Beautifully bloomed in late Read More
We will show you historic Wakayama Castle, which is must see in Wakayama city and a small fishing town Kada, Read More
We had a wonderful walking in Kada area in Wakayama city. Kada is located western edge of Wakayama City facing Read More
Train Cruise, the program produced by NHK, the most influential TV broadcasting station in Japan, introduces Wakayama Prefecture including UNESCO Read More
We had a wonderful couple from Brazil this afternoon!! Since they currently live in Nagoya, they have extensive knowledge about Read More
We, WAK Guide, had a great family from the United States today in Koyasan!! It’s their first visit here in Read More
June is usually the rainy season in Japan, but we haven’t had much rain until now ( as of June Read More
Wakayama is well known for its tasty plums and plum orchards are seen all over, especially in the area called Read More
Ooyunohara is the place where Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine used to be. There used to be many buildings, but in Read More
Aoba Matsuri is the festival of cerebrating Kobo Daishi’s birthday. The Eve of the festival is held on the 14th of June. Floats are Read More
Koyasan Reihokan Museum is an art museum for the preservation and display of the art treasures of Kongobuji temples and Read More
We had a regular meeting at Hosono Camping Site in Kinokawa city having BBQ. The weather was beautiful and we Read More
Wakayama is well known for an orange producing prefecture in Japan and orange orchards can be seen all over Wakayama prefecture. Read More
We had a nice couple visiting from Colombia for our Koyasan Full Day Tour. We explored Garan, Konbobuji temple and Okuno-in Read More
We had a nice couple visiting from USA for our Koyasan Full Day Tour. We explored Okuno-in area, Garan area and Read More
We had a nice young man visiting from China for our Wakayama Castle tour. Shinryoku fresh greens are everywhere and azalea flowers Read More
We had a lovely family and a friend from the Philippines. We started Wakayama city at 7:30 a.m. heading for Koyasan by Read More
Sakura cherry blossoms have started blooming in Koyasan. They bloom later than the other parts of Japan because Koyasan is Read More
We finally have cherry blossoms full in bloom at Wakayama castle and enjoy them this year as usual. So beautiful Read More
You can enjoy strawberry picking in some areas inWakayama prefecture. The season is from mid January to mid May. Usually you can Read More
We took a drive to Kozagawa river in Kumano area to see Kumano-zakura (Kumano cherry) in full bloom. Kumano-zakura is one of Read More
Kohsho-an at Wakayama castle park offers Japanese tea ceremony experience everyday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. This tea house Read More
Ushitora (うし寅)is a beef cutlet specialty restaurant in Wakayama city. They serve beef cutlet quite rare state, and you broil Read More
On the way back to Wakayama city, we stopped by at one of the beaches near Kirime to observe the Read More
We dropped by at Ishigami plum grove in Tanabe City on the way back to Wakayama City. In the plum Read More
As of today (March, 1, 2019), Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd., has resumed the operation of cable cars connecting Gakuraku-bashi Read More
On the very clear and fine day of February 26, 2019, we drove a car from Wakayama city to head for Ki-nan (=southern Read More
It’s really fun to experience wearing Kimono. It’s a good way to understand Japanese culture and way of thinking. There Read More
Plum blossoms just started to bloom in Wakayama prefecture. Minabe town, located about 80 km south of Wakayama city, has Read More
KYUYON is a restaurant for Kushi-age; deep fried skewers of vegetables, seafood and meat. They serve you what you like or a Read More
Marumi Shoten is one of the most famous ramen restaurants in Wakayama city. The tasty broth is based on pork Read More
Ide Shoten is one of the most famous ramen restaurants in Wakayama city. You sometimes see a long queue in front Read More
Authentic Napoli Pizza! This restaurant has a certificate “Vera Pizza Napolotana” granted by Associazione Verace Pizza Napolitana. It’s worth trying Read More
Kobo Daishi did not die but instead achieved eternal meditation. That is a firm belief among people. Based on that Read More
The strict ascetic training ground of Koyasan has prohibited women from entering the territory since its foundation. However, women’s desire Read More
This bar serves very good meals. They have many kinds of menus and drinks. The chef also will try to make Read More
Wakayama is rich in many kinds of fruits. You can enjoy various kinds of fruit picking season by season; strawberries in Read More
You can experience authentic Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Japanese sweet at an authentic Japanese house. The harmony of maccha Read More
You can experience traditional Japanese Kimono at Wakayama castle, dressed by a professional in the art of kimono dressing. You will stroll Read More
*Privare Tour Reservation Needed Yuasa Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and Yura town Recommended course *You can chose Read More
*Privare Tour Reservation Needed Points of interests *You can chose any locations from the list. Kuroshio Ichiba in Wakayama Marina Read More
Hanabishi serves real traditional Buddhist vegetarian meals. It is located near Senju-in bashi bus stop, at the center of Koya Read More
They serve soba made from 100 % buckwheat at a traditional Japanese house.
Ojizo-sama at Okuno-in, Koyasan Many jizos are sitting peacefully in the snow along the path to the mausoleum of Kobo Read More
Koyasan has reached quiet season. So beautiful and so solemn. You can meet different Koyasan covered with snow. The pictures below were Read More
*Privare Tour Reservation Needed Points of interests *You can chose any locations from the list. Kuroshio Ichiba in Wakayama Marina Read More
Niusakadono Shrine is located on the path called Mitanizaka leading to Niutsuhime Shrine (in Katsuragi town in Wakayama prefecture). Both Read More
Breathtaking Momijidani (or Nishinomaru) Garden with autumn leaves in the sunshine. Engyokaku is the pavilion in Monijidani (or Nishinomaru) Garden. Read More
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 is the way connecting between Koyasan and Ryujin Onsen in Tanabe city. It runs for 42.7 Km through Read More