Mid-range restaurant | USD 39.28 |
Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.24 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 29.46 |
Apples (1kg) | USD 5.23 |
Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 98.21 |
Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.04 |
1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 49.20 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 228.83 |
Lettuce | USD 1.89 |
Rice (white) | USD 4.75 |
Check out Wakayama-shi, the capital city of Wakayama prefecture, and experience its unique Japanese glory that charms both young and old travelers. The city enjoys good climate throughout the season and its ocean and mountains make the place a little paradise in the peninsula of Japan.
Kansai International Airport is just around the corner so wherever you come from, you can take cheap flights to Wakayama and easily reach the city. From the airport you can get to Wakayama using limousine bus or via JR line and Nankai line. Traveling by sea, if you’re in Tokushima, is also possible and if you prefer to use this form of transportation there are 12 departing ferries daily and the travel time only last for about two (2) hours. People from Okinawa and Kochi can take domestic flights to go to the city. Cheap flights to Wakayama from Fukuoka and Miyazaki or from Tokyo, Sapporo and Akita are also available.
Nature lovers would definitely love to see the Nachi Falls and bask at its glorious beauty. This fall is about 133meter tall and the clear blue water that cascades each second is definitely breathtaking. Tourist can also check out the Shiono-misaki Cape located at the south of Honshu and get a chance to see the awe-inspiring Pacific panorama. The Hashigui Rocks with its mysterious beauty also calls to the travelers to pause for a while and snap some photos of its fantastic rocks.
Wakayama is also famous for its castles and if you want to know more about the country’s culture and ancient history, the Wakayama Castle is the best place to see.
Ryokan in Wakayama are plenty and travelers won’t have a hard time getting a place to stay during their visit to the city. These traditional inns offer everyone a taste of the sumptuous Wakayama cuisine and the hospitality includes relaxing baths to melt the stress away. Aside from Ryokan there are several hotels in Wakayama available to those who prefer a modern place to spend the night.
For some who wants to learn more about the country’s culture, staying at the temple is a rewarding experience. The temple in Mount Koya is a great place to stay especially if you’re going to Wakayama in search for some peace and serenity.