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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
When to visit Wakayama
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.
How to Get to Wakayama
Plane
When flying to Wakayama, you’ll arrive at Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wakayama from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 17h 10m.
Train
Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Wakayama.
Car
Another option to get to Wakayama is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 36 miles from Wakayama. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Times, among others, in Osaka.
Airlines serving Wakayama
Where to stay in popular areas of Wakayama
Most booked hotels in Wakayama
Hiring a car in Wakayama
Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,131 and ₹ 1,508. The most frequently booked car type in Wakayama is Full-size (Toyota Sienta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Nissan Dayz or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.