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Wakayama

Japan · Port

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Ships calling
2ships
Upcoming sailings
15sailings
Average stay
9hours

Wakayama, Japan is a cruise port visited by 2 ships, with 15 upcoming sailings calling here.

Cruises visiting Wakayama15

22-night round-trip cruise from TokyoMar 17(Wed) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 5,200,000
23-night round-trip cruise from TokyoMar 29(Mon) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 5,990,000
10-night round-trip cruise from TokyoMar 29(Mon) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 2,380,000
24-night round-trip cruise from TokyoAug 4(Wed) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 4,850,000
13-night round-trip cruise from TokyoAug 15(Sun) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 2,610,000
20-night round-trip cruise from TokyoAug 15(Sun) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 4,530,000
17-night round-trip cruise from TokyoAug 28(Sat) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 3,960,000
24-night cruise from TokyoSep 4(Sat) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 4,250,000
10-night round-trip cruise from TokyoSep 4(Sat) · Sapphire Princess
Per person fromKRW 2,010,000
28-night round-trip cruise from YokohamaOct 30(Sat) · Diamond Princess
Per person fromKRW 6,530,000
28-night cruise from YokohamaNov 13(Sat) · Diamond Princess
Per person fromKRW 5,850,000
14-night round-trip cruise from YokohamaNov 13(Sat) · Diamond Princess
Per person fromKRW 3,080,000

Showing the next 12 cruises out of 15 visiting this port.

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Cruise lines calling here

  • Princess Cruises

Cruise port in Japan

Wakayama

Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 9 hours. 21 places to explore.

Ships calling here
2 ships
Upcoming sailings
15 sailings
Average time in port
About 9 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 1,501

Photo: Image by Penny from Pixabay

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Wakayama-Shimotsu Port Cruise Berths. Allow about 15 min each way from the terminal to the city center.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Wakayama-Shimotsu Port Cruise Berths.

  • Cruise Shuttle Bus at Wakayama-Shimotsu Port

    Large cruise ships berth at Nishihama Quay in a secured industrial zone where walking out is restricted. The cruise line and local government operate free shuttle buses to JR Wakayama Station or Wakayama Castle.

  • Wakayama Chuka Soba and Hayazushi Food Culture

    Tables at Wakayama ramen shops have mackerel sushi wrapped in bamboo leaves (hayazushi) and boiled eggs. The local custom is to eat them while waiting for ramen and pay for everything together afterward.

  • Transfer to the Wakayama Electric Railway Tama Cat Train

    Transfer to the Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line at platform 9 of JR Wakayama Station. Take the Tama train to the terminal station, Kishi, to see the cat stationmaster.

About 9 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

ShuttleAbout 15 minJPY 0

Wakayama Cruise Terminal (Nishihama) → JR Wakayama Station

At the stop in front of the terminal exit, take the free shuttle bus to JR Wakayama Station.

BusAbout 10 minJPY 230

JR Wakayama Station → Wakayama Castle

At the bus terminal at the west exit of JR Wakayama Station, take a Wakayama Bus toward Wakayama Castle and get off at Wakayama-jo-mae.

BusAbout 30 minJPY 520

JR Wakayama Station → Wakayama Marina City

At platform 1 of JR Wakayama Station, take Wakayama Bus 42 or 121 toward Marina City.

Wakayama places to explore

Explore 21 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Wakayama Castle
Sights

Wakayama Castle

Built by order of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, this grand connected castle complex flourished as the stronghold of the Kishu Tokugawa family, one of the three branch families of the Tokugawa clan during the Edo period.

Visit
about 1 hr 15 min
Admission
JPY 410
Official website
Kishi Station
Sights

Kishi Station

This is the terminus of the Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line. Its distinctive wooden station building is designed like a cat's face, and the second feline stationmaster, Nitama, works here.

Visit
about 45 min
Admission
Free
Awashima Shrine
Sights

Awashima Shrine

Located on the coast near Kada Fishing Port, this shrine is dedicated to women’s health, safe childbirth, and matchmaking. At least 20,000 hina dolls donated from around Japan line its grounds, creating a mysterious sight.

Visit
about 45 min
Admission
Free
Hours
Daily 09:00–17:00
Official website
Wakayama Marina City
Sights

Wakayama Marina City

This marine resort complex is on an artificial island in Wakayama Bay and has a seafood market, European-style theme park, and hot-spring facilities.

Visit
about 1 hr 30 min
Admission
Free
Official website
Kimiidera Temple
Sights

Kimiidera Temple

Founded in 770, this historic temple has 231 steep stone steps known as the Hill of Matchmaking. At the top are spectacular views of Wakayama Bay and a cherry blossom spot said to bloom earliest in the Kinki region.

Visit
about 1 hr
Admission
JPY 200

The stairs are steep, so older visitors and those with limited strength can use the cable car on the grounds.

Official website
The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama
Sights

The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama

Designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa to harmonize with the scenery of Wakayama Castle, this art museum exhibits print collections and Japanese modern and contemporary masterpieces.

Visit
about 1 hr
Admission
JPY 520
Official website

Cruises calling at Wakayama

Sailings on the same ship and route are grouped together.

15 cruises call at this port.

About Wakayama

Wakayama, Japan is a cruise port visited by 2 ships, with 15 upcoming sailings calling here.

Cruise lines calling here: 1 places

Princess Cruises

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