Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wakayama travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wakayama

With a population of 351,000, Wakayama is the largest city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wakayama has to offer.

When to visit Wakayama

Wakayama in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5062
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wakayama in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5062
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wakayama in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 199 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Wakayama, with an average rainfall of 45 mm.

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How to Get to Wakayama

Plane

When flying to Wakayama, you’ll arrive at Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wakayama from India departs from Chennai and takes around 15h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Wakayama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 57 km from Wakayama. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and HM Rent a Car, among others, in Osaka.

Plane

When flying to Wakayama, you’ll arrive at Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wakayama from India departs from Chennai and takes around 15h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Wakayama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 57 km from Wakayama. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and HM Rent a Car, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Wakayama

SHMNanki-Shirahama
TKSTokushima

Airlines serving Wakayama

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,389 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,783 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (438 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wakayama

Most booked hotels in Wakayama

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Wakayama
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,884+
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Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,453+
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Hotel Granvia Wakayama
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,124+
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Wakayama Urban Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,365+
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Apa Hotel Wakayama
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,321+
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Hiring a car in Wakayama

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Wakayama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. The most frequently booked car type in Wakayama is Compact (Toyota Passo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Wakayama (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640. The most frequently booked car type in Wakayama is Compact (Toyota Passo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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