6 Best Wakayama Tours by Train
The Kishigawa line is a small rural railway saved in part by a calico cat named Tama, made stationmaster at Kishi in 2007. The station is now shaped like a cat’s face, and the job has passed to her successors. Tours ride the decorated trains, then move on to the seafood markets.
Review of the Wakayama and Shirahama day tour from Osaka, with Kishi Station’s cat train, seafood-market lunch, dramatic cliffs, and practical costs.
Most Popular★ 4.8“Although it rained that day, the fish market had a lot of fresh and delicious food, and we were also able to go soak in the Shirahama hot springs. The cat stationmaster's station had many great photo spots. It is a pity that the itinerary…”
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214 reviews9 hoursFrom $55.59
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Ride Wakayama’s cat-themed train, sample seafood at Toretore Market, soak in a seaside onsen, and explore Shirahama’s dramatic coast.
★ 4.8“Tour guide Taiger was very responsible and provided detailed explanations throughout the entire trip. He gave a thorough introduction to the seafood at the fish market.”
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60 reviews9.5 hoursFrom $55.59
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Discover a charming day trip from Osaka featuring a cat-themed train, fresh seafood at a bustling market, and relaxing hot springs in Wakayama.
★ 4.6“overall, great trip. the second stop could have been considerably shorter with most back on the bus 20 min early. Mr. Tiger was great!”
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24 reviews10 hoursFrom $83by TAIHOU CO,LTD
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Meet Kishi Station’s famous cat, ride a themed train, watch tuna cut at Kuroshio Market, then shop or head to Kansai Airport.
★ 4.8“The Wakayama Cat/Kishi Station Train Experience was a unique experience. It had a chill vibe, less crowded experience, which was a great way to slow down a bit from the busy Osaka city. We enjoyed tasting the food at the Kuroshio Market, the tuna cutting…”
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5 reviews15-20 minutesFrom $63.09
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Ride Wakayama’s Cat Train, eat your way through Shirahama’s fish market, and weigh the value, pace, and practical details of this full-day tour.
★ 5.0“The one-day tour is worth joining and offers great value for the money. Our tour guide, Wang Weibing, provided explanations and helped us take photos, and even added an extra stop at Shirarahama Beach for us to take pictures. I really liked the fish market…”
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4 reviewsFrom $50.49
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Experience a charming day trip from Osaka combining a themed cat train, fresh seafood, scenic coastlines, and relaxing hot springs for a true taste of Japan.
★ 5.01 reviewsFrom $85.13by Hotel Takitei
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