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

Wakayama travel guide

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With a population of 351,000, Wakayama is the largest city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants.

When to visit Wakayama

Wakayama in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4426
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wakayama in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4426
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 New Delhi and takes around 12h 05m.

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 BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, 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 New Delhi and takes around 12h 05m.

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 BEST KANSAI CAR RENTAL and Yesaway, among others, in Osaka.

Airports near Wakayama

SHMNanki-Shirahama
TKSTokushima

Airlines serving Wakayama

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,930 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,779+
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Hotel Granvia Wakayama
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,965+
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Dormy Inn Premium Wakayama Natural Hot Spring
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,024+
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Wakayama Marina City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,513+
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Wakayama Urban Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,767+
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Hiring a car in Wakayama

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Wakayama is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567. The most frequently booked car type in Wakayama is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Wagon R or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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