WAKAYAMA SHORE EXCURSION: WAKAYAMA CASTLE, KUROSHIO MARKET & KISHU TOSHOGU

Wakayama is on the coast south of Osaka. The city is easy; the mountain temple town of Koyasan is the big trip if you have time.

Route 1: Wakayama city (about 5 hours)

• Wakayama Castle on its hill in the city centre, with the Momijidani garden.
• Kishu Toshogu, a colourful shrine at the top of a long, steep stone stairway.
• Kuroshio Market at Marina City, with a tuna cutting show at set times and fresh sushi.

Route 2: Koyasan (about 9 hours)

About 2 hours into the mountains to Koyasan, the centre of Shingon Buddhism, with over 100 temples and the Okunoin cemetery, a forest path past thousands of moss-covered graves. Only for ships with a long stay.

How our Japan shore excursions work

• Private tour for your group only, from about 5 people in a minivan up to 40 in a full coach.
• A licensed English-speaking local guide meets you at the cruise terminal.
• We plan the day around your ship's times and bring you back to the pier well before all-aboard.
• The times on this page are a guide. Send us your ship name and port date and we fit the day to it.

Included

• Licensed English-speaking guide
• Private vehicle with driver, highway tolls and parking
• Entrance fees for the sights listed in the route you choose

Not included

• Lunch and drinks (your guide will point you to a good place)
• Tips for the guide and driver

Price

The price per person depends on how many people are in your group: a group of 30 pays much less each than a group of 6. Tell us your ship, date and group size and we will send a price.

More in Japan: all Japan shore excursions. Other ports: Shimizu, Osaka & Kobe, Tokyo. Or see all our cruise port tours in Asia.