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Leave the bustle of Osaka behind and enjoy a relaxing, self-paced journey through the scenic and culinary highlights of Wakayama. This full-day tour combines seasonal flavors, coastal beauty, and countryside charm—perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Japanese experience beyond the usual tourist spots.
Begin with a gourmet full-course lunch featuring hamo (pike conger), a refined summer delicacy, served at a tranquil restaurant near a historic temple. Then, take in the dramatic white cliffs and turquoise waters of the Shirasaki Coast, often called the “Aegean Sea of Japan.” Enjoy a peaceful stroll through a local park surrounded by rural landscapes, and cap off your day with a visit to a renowned orchard in Kinokawa. There, you’ll pick Japan’s most luxurious peaches—“Arakawa no Momo”—and take home fresh fruit as sweet souvenirs.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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After meeting your tour conductor in Osaka, board a comfortable coach and set off for a delicious and scenic summer adventure in Wakayama. Your journey begins with a special culinary experience at a restaurant OTERA MAE ANCHIN, where you’ll savor a full-course lunch featuring hamo (pike conger), a delicacy of the Kansai summer season. The elegant menu includes hamo sushi, hamo hotpot, chilled hamo otoshi, hamo tempura, steamed egg custard with hamo, and more. Each dish highlights the delicate texture and refined taste of this seasonal fish.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next, travel to the breathtaking Shirasaki Coast, often called the “Aegean Sea of Japan” for its striking white limestone cliffs and vivid blue waters. Take a leisurely walk along the shoreline, breathe in the fresh sea air, and admire the dramatic coastal views shaped by nature over centuries. It’s a hidden gem perfect for photos and quiet reflection.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Kuroshio Market
Continue to Kuroshio Market, a lively seafood market famous for showcasing Wakayama’s rich maritime culture. Browse a wide selection of fresh seafood, local specialties, and regional souvenirs. With plenty of shops and food stalls to explore, this stop is perfect for picking up unique local products and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of one of Wakayama’s most popular markets.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Your final destination is a well-known orchard in Kinokawa, home to the prestigious “Arakawa no Momo” peaches—one of Japan’s most celebrated summer fruits. Grown in the warm, fertile climate of Momoyama Town in Wakayama, these peaches are prized for their elegant sweetness, soft texture, and rich, fragrant juice. Here, you’ll enjoy a hands-on experience by picking 3 peaches directly from the trees to take home. In addition, you’ll receive 1 extra peach as a souvenir, allowing you to take home a total of 4 peaches (approx. 1 kg). While the exact variety—Hakuho or Hakuto—depends on the day’s harvest, both are premium white peach types known for their exceptional flavor. Please note that the variety is selected by the orchard and cannot be chosen by guests.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no tour inclusions.
- Child (3-5 years old) rate includes bus seat only (i.e. No lunch, no souvenirs and no peach-picking experience)
- If you are joining the tour with an odd number of people, please note that you may be seated next to someone of the opposite gender
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no tour inclusions.
- Child (3-5 years old) rate includes bus seat only (i.e. No lunch, no souvenirs and no peach-picking experience)
- If you are joining the tour with an odd number of people, please note that you may be seated next to someone of the opposite gender
- Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, including food allergies. If you have specific dietary needs, we recommend making your own meal arrangements. No refunds will be provided for meals.
- According to traffic conditions etc, the order of the itinerary may have to be changed.
- Depending on the weather and how the peaches are growing, we may provide pre-harvested peaches instead of allowing you to pick them yourself. If this change happens, we will inform you as soon as it is confirmed.
- The peach picking experience will go ahead even if it rains. Please be aware that some farms may not allow the use of umbrellas. We recommend bringing a raincoat or poncho, and wearing comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
- Delays, shortenings of the tour or omissions made to the itinerary due to traffic, weather or other circumstances that are beyond the control of the tour operator are not subject to a refund.
- The bus will be stopping off at several meeting points to pick up other guests before reaching your location. Due to traffic or other reasons, the bus may be late but it will eventually come, so please be patient and wait at the designated meeting point.
- The tour's ending point may be different from the starting point. Ask a member of staff on the day.
- This tour is operated for both Japanese and foreign customers. A Japanese tour conductor will accompany the group and provide key information using a translation app. Please note that the tour conductor is not a tour guide and will focus on sharing essential information during the tour.
- Wearing comfortable clothing and shoes is strongly recommended.
- Take-home souvenirs (peaches) are included. We recommend bringing a tote bag or shopping bag.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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