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Wakayama

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Wakayama: Mt. Koya Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

1. Wakayama: Mt. Koya Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

Explore Mount Koya in your own way with a private licensed guide. Choose the 6 or 4-hour option depending on what fits with your schedule. Let the guide know what special requests you have for the day and they will tailor your itinerary accordingly. All guides hold the nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification. It is issued by the Japanese government and requires a good understanding of Japanese culture and history. Meet your guide at the station near Mount Koya. The first stop will be Daimon, Koya-san’s main gate. Admire the impressive gate painted in a bright crimson color, and the large statues of guardian gods. Continue to Konpon Daito pagoda to discover Buddhist pictures and murals. Next, head to the Kongobu-ji Temple. Admire the beautiful features and architecture of the complex, such as sliding screens, art adorning the spacious rooms, and the largest rock garden in Japan. Stop for a Shoujin Ryori lunch, and experience vegetarian Buddhist cuisine. Stop at Okuno-in, the most sacred place on Mt. Koya. To reach the shrine, walk over the Ichinohashi Bridge and follow the Sandō path. Explore the famous Toro-do Hall with its "unextinguishable" flame. The final stop will be the mausoleum of Kobo Daishi, the founder of the Shingon school of Buddhism.

Shirahama: 1 or 2 Day Car Rental

2. Shirahama: 1 or 2 Day Car Rental

Pre-book a 1 or 2-day car rental in Shirahama and benefit from a stress-free and seamless car rental service. Simply pick up your reserved car from the rental office at Shirahama Station, start the engine, and begin your driving journey to discover the best of Wakayama, Shirahama, and world heritage Kumano Kodo. Get the benefit of a private car rental and enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes of Shirahama, as well as hidden spots that are difficult to access by trains. The rental duration for a 1-day rental is from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The rental duration for a 2- day rental is from 9:00 AM on the 1st day until 6:00 PM on the 2nd day.

One Day Private Customized Self-Guided Tour in Wakayama

3. One Day Private Customized Self-Guided Tour in Wakayama

Wakayama, Japan, entices visitors with its diverse attractions, including historic temples, pristine beaches, and scenic landscapes. From the sacred pilgrimage routes of Kumano Kodo to the tranquil beauty of Shirahama Beach and the cultural heritage of Wakayama Castle, whether exploring ancient sites, indulging in hot springs, or savoring local cuisine, Wakayama provides a memorable journey. You can fully customize your own itinerary in Wakayama or refer to our recommended route. If you want to customize your own tour, please select your most favorite attractions in Wakayama and share your other special requests with us. We will help you plan the route, draft an itinerary and make advanced reservations if necessary. REMARKS: You can always make change to the itinerary (Within Wakayama urban area) even while traveling on the vehicle, The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals. We provide departing from Osaka urban area. (Attention: we can only pick up customers live in urban areas.). We will contact you to confirm the tour details in advance. (For example: the number of passengers and the quantity of your luggage. The luggage defaults to 24 inches. And also the starting time of the day.) One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. We provide customer service, please feel free to contact us by email, WhatsApp, or phone. You can't select the drivers' nationality. We have drivers speaking English/Japanese/Chinese but they are arranged at random. The vehicles' pictures are for reference only, please refer to the actual situation for details. Please note that the schedule is for reference only, and the actual itinerary may change due to factors such as traffic, passenger flow and visit time. When confirming the itinerary with the driver, you can discuss and adjust it according to the specific situation.

Private Customized Tour in Amanohashidate and Ine-cho area

4. Private Customized Tour in Amanohashidate and Ine-cho area

Amanohashidate in Miyazu Bay in the Sea of Japan in the northern part of Kyoto is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, along with Matsushima in Mutsu and Miyajima in Aki. It is a rare terrain with about 6,700 pines on a sandbar with a width of about 20 to 170m and a total length of about 3.6km, and it is a mysterious shape created by nature over thousands of years. You can fully customize your own itinerary in Amanohashidate and Ine-cho area of Kyoto or refer to our recommended route. If you want to customize your own tour, please select your most favorite attractions in Amanohashidate and Ine-cho area and share your other special requests with us. We will help you plan the route, draft an itinerary and make advanced reservations if necessary. REMARKS: You can always make change to the itinerary (Within Amanohashidate and Ine-cho area) even while traveling on the vehicle, The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals. We provide departing from Kyoto/Osaka. (Attention: we can only pick up customers live in urban areas.). We will contact you to confirm the tour details in advance. (For example: the number of passengers and the quantity of your luggage. The luggage defaults to 24 inches. And also the starting time of the day.) One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. We provide customer service, please feel free to contact us by email, WhatsApp, or phone. You can't select the drivers' nationality. We have drivers speaking English/Japanese/Chinese but they are arranged at random. The vehicles' pictures are for reference only, please refer to the actual situation for details. Please note that the schedule is for reference only, and the actual itinerary may change due to factors such as traffic, passenger flow and visit time. When confirming the itinerary with the driver, you can discuss and adjust it according to the specific situation.

Private Customized Tour in Mount Fuji

5. Private Customized Tour in Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji in Japan attracts tourists with its iconic stature as the country's highest peak and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors are drawn to its symmetrical cone shape, breathtaking vistas from various viewpoints such as the 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi. Additionally, the surrounding Fuji Five Lakes region offers picturesque landscapes and cultural attractions, making Mount Fuji a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventurers. You can fully customize your own itinerary in Mount Fuji area or refer to our recommended route. If you want to customize your own tour, please select your most favorite attractions in Mount Fuji area and share your other special requests with us. We will help you plan the route, draft an itinerary and make advanced reservations if necessary. REMARKS: You can always make change to the itinerary (Within Mount Fuji area) even while traveling on the vehicle, The tour is flexible to your own needs and goals. We provide departing from 23 wards of Tokyo. (Attention: we can only pick up customers live in urban areas.). (23 wards of Tokyo: Chuo, Chiyoda, Minato, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Toshima, Taito, Meguro, Bunkyo, Shinagawa, Nakano, Setagaya, Suginami, Ota, Kita, Arakawa, Sumida, Koto, Itabashi, Nerima, Edogawa, Katsushika, Adachi) We will contact you to confirm the tour details in advance. (For example: the number of passengers and the quantity of your luggage. The luggage defaults to 24 inches. And also the starting time of the day.) One day before the trip, you will receive the phone number of your driver for your convenience. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. We provide customer service, please feel free to contact us by email, WhatsApp, or phone. You can't select the drivers' nationality. We have drivers speaking English/Japanese/Chinese but they are arranged at random. The vehicles' pictures are for reference only, please refer to the actual situation for details. Please note that the schedule is for reference only, and the actual itinerary may change due to factors such as traffic, passenger flow and visit time. When confirming the itinerary with the driver, you can discuss and adjust it according to the specific situation.

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What people are saying about Wakayama

Our guide Yuki met us at our ryokan and took us on a fantastic tour of Koyasan. She was knowledgeable and interesting. Yuki kept our young adult daughters interested and focused on the history of Koyasan. She helped us use the buses to get around town and find just the right spot for lunch. Great experience overall!

The tour was very interesting and Ann is very knowledgeable, she took us to the places we wanted to visit, she was very friendly and kept in touch the entire time.

Excellent, I loved the activity and Naka was very helpful and very knowledgeable, I highly recommend it!! Thank you

Very good tour with a lot of information. A very pleasant guide! We learned a lot in a fun way.

The tour with our guide Yasuhisa Nakajima was excellent. Thank you very much!