--- title: "Wakayama Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/wakayama description: "Japan's coastal gateway to sacred Kumano" --- # Wakayama πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Β· Japan Β· Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Japan's coastal gateway to sacred Kumano" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.8h - **Visiting Sailings:** 17 - **Cruise Lines:** 2 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Nov (6 sailings), Mar (5 sailings), Aug (3 sailings) ## About Wakayama Wakayama sits on the western coast of Japan's Kii Peninsula, across the bay from Osaka. Wakayama Castle, a hilltop reconstruction with views of the city, is the main landmark and has a small museum inside. The Kuroshio Market, near the harbour, sells fresh fish and sushi straight from the boats. The city is also a gateway to the sacred Kumano Kodō pilgrimage trails, a UNESCO site in the mountains to the south. Kōyasan, a mountaintop Buddhist monastery complex founded in 816 AD, is about two hours by train and cable car and is worth a full day. Closer to port, Kimiidera Temple has views over the city and dates from the 8th century. Kakinoha-zushi, sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves, is the regional speciality. Ramen shops near the station are good for a quick meal. Cash is more useful than cards in smaller shops. The yen is the currency. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 34.2180, 135.1434 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Wakayama/@34.21798,135.14342,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Wakayama&ll=34.21798,135.14342&z=13) ## Things to Do in Wakayama Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Wakayama Castle Town Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a0271049-cb1d-4aa9-ad6d-c12fa1e93f12.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (3) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €46 | Viator | | [The Best of Wakayama City Private Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/80b18612-0b03-4ece-b6fe-2aa572b17729.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (18) | 6h 30m | – | €115 | Viator | | [Wakayama: Discover the Sacred Beauty of Kimiidera](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a88d15a8-f689-46d2-97dd-15588f5c600f.md?via=markdown) | – | 1h | βœ“ | €40 | Viator | | [Japanese Ear Spa and Ear Cleaning Experience in Wakayam](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f0265901-5dd8-40cd-b9ba-ad66a44ecb3d.md?via=markdown) | – | 1h | βœ“ | €46 | Viator | | [Wakayama Castle Samurai Photo Experience (Small Group, 90 Min)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/27b4234e-2c75-4559-8f1a-eebb9fd840a5.md?via=markdown) | – | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €51 | Viator | | [Wakayama: The Tokugawa Castle That Guarded the Southern Coast](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0630c2c1-31aa-40d7-ac00-61badd9d9972.md?via=markdown) | – | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €63 | Viator | | [Wakayama: Explore Japan’s Seafood Culture at Kuroshio Market](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1e2ae946-d458-43dc-8fa5-d4c475f4a655.md?via=markdown) | – | 1h | βœ“ | €68 | Viator | | [Wakayama: Guided Bar Hopping Nightlife Tour - 3 Meeting Points](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3f947dff-d9fb-4f5c-ac0b-8f66a0f676e2.md?via=markdown) | – | 2h | βœ“ | €85 | Viator | | [Wakayama: Ramen Lovers’ Crawl β€” Two Bowls, One Night](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/644eceb2-4706-4b9e-87cd-4740a755aa09.md?via=markdown) | – | 2h | βœ“ | €87 | Viator | | [Wakayama: Cat Stationmaster Adventure on the Kishigawa Line](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/417a1fba-1344-43b2-bb85-3859451a5b89.md?via=markdown) | – | 2h | βœ“ | €94 | Viator | | [Wakayama: Yosuien Garden & Tokugawa Villa Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9ad17a3c-e782-4892-9200-74114f961ac4.md?via=markdown) | – | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €97 | Viator | | [Wakayama Ear-cleaning snd WA Style Town Walk](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/19b42d71-dedf-4b9c-9a3a-3d48da044750.md?via=markdown) | – | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €115 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Kobe (Osaka)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kobe-osaka.md): 28 nm - [Tokushima](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tokushima.md): 29 nm - [Kumano-Mie](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/kumano-mie.md): 52 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/shrine-castle-trace-busan-hiroshima-kochi~PCL-SA-20270904-10.md)** - **Price:** €1,312 per person (€2,624 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Sapphire Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/sapphire-princess.md) - **Duration:** 10 nights - **Departure:** 2027-09-04 - **Itinerary:** Shrine & Castle Trace – Busan, Hiroshima & Kochi ## Featured Cruises from Wakayama Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Shrine & Shogun Odyssey – Tokyo, Busan & Nagasaki](https://cruisello.com/cruises/shrine-shogun-odyssey-tokyo-busan-nagasaki~PCL-SA-20270317-22.md) | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-03-17 | 22 | €3,357 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Wakayama](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=wakayama) (17 sailings) ## Browse - [Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)