Visit Wakayama

【Service Period】

・April 1, 2024－November 30, 2024
* During the period, the operation is out of service on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
* Ticket is valid for 1 day

【Fares】

<One-way>
・Koyasan Station to Hongu Taisha-mae
　　Adults ¥5,300/Children ¥2,650
・Koyasan Station to Ryujin Onsen
　　Adults ￥3,200/Children ￥1,600
・Ryujin Onsen to Hongu Taisha-mae
　　Adults ¥2,500/Children ¥1,250

* Prices are subject to change

【Place of Purchase】

Online Booking
* Tickets can be purchased on the bus when seats are available

For details on departure times, available sections, and reservation/purchase methods, please refer to the URL below.

Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus Free Pass Ticket allows you to explore the Kumano Sanzan and Kumano Kodo. You can get on and off as many times as you like within the set section within the validity period of the purchased ticket.

Show the ticket and get a 5% discount on purchases at "Dorokyo Meguri no Sato Kumano-gawa" and "Nachisan Sightseeing Center" (excluding restaurants and some products).

【Service Period】

・All year round

【Fares】

・1-day free pass Adults 3,000 yen, Children 1,500 yen　

・2-day free pass Adults 3,500 yen, Children 1,750 yen　

・3-day free pass Adults 4,000 yen, Children 2,000 yen　

【Place of Purchase】

・Online Booking

・Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus Shingu Station Ticket Office [Google Map]
・Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus Kii-Katsuura Station Ticket Office [Google Map]
・Kumano Hongu Tourist Association [Google Map]

【Timetable】

・Shingu Station to Hongu Taisha-mae
・Shingu to Kii-Katsuura Station
・Kii-Katsuura Station to Nachisan Area

Please refer to the following URL for details on available sections and purchase method.

Easy pre-purchase

No need to download apps, easy to purchase on the web. Social login is also supported. E-tickets are available for 4 days, so you don't have to worry about losing them.

Convenient with smartphone

Easy to purchase and use with just your smartphone. Simply show the ticket screen on your smartphone to the driver when you get off. No need to pay detailed fare. Getting on and off the bus is smooth.

【Service Period】

　All year round

【Fares】

　Adults 　3,500 yen

　Children 2,000 yen 

【Place of Purchase】 

・Smartphone (E-TICKET)

・Tanabe Tourist Information Center (PAPER TICKET) [Google Map]

【Timetable】 

　Kumano Hongu Line（Ryujin Limited Bus）

＊This ticket can only be used on the Ryujin Bus (Kumano Hongu Line).

＊Limited to system numbers 80.81.84.85

Please refer to the following URL for details on available sections and purchase method.

【Service Period】

・All year

【Fares】

・Nanki Shirahama Airport - Shingu Station: 

　Adults 3,200 yen, Children 1,600 yen

・Nanki Shirahama Airport - Kii-Katsuura Sta., Taiji Sta.: 

　Adults 2,600 yen, Children 1,300 yen

・Nanki Shirahama Airport - Hashigaiwa Marriott, Kushimoto Omisaki, Kushimoto Sta.:

　Adults 2,000 yen, Children: 1,000 yen

・Nanki Shirahama Airport - Susami Marriott: 

　Adults 1,800 yen, Children 900 yen

【Route】

・Nanki Shirahama Airport

　↓

・Susami Marriott→Kushimoto Sta.→Kushimoto Omisaki→Hashigui-iwa Marriott→Taiji Sta.→Kii-Katsuura Sta.→Shingu Sta.

*Reverse route if departing from Shingu Station

For details on departure times, available sections, and purchase methods, please refer to the URL below.

This is a special ticket for a round trip from Osaka/Nagoya to Wakayama, Mie and Nara areas, focusing on the Kumano Kodo World Heritage Site. It offers unlimited rides on conventional JR lines, limited express trains, buses (Mie Kotsu, Kumano Gobo Nankai Bus), and railroads along the route. Moreover, it is possible to use the reserved seat of a limited express train up to 6 times within the area. The validity period is five consecutive days.

Foreign visitors to Japan with a passport issued outside of Japan that are also able to show a passport with a “Temporary Visitor” stamp/seal (received during immigration) are eligible to purchase the ticket. 

【Service Period】

・All year round

【Fares】

・Adults 16,500 yen, children 8,250 yen (6-11 years old)

For details on the available sections and purchase method, please refer to the following URL.

In Wakayama, where unspoiled nature still remains, there are many places of interest scattered over a wide area, both along the coast and in the mountains. Many visitors may wish to rent a car and tour the sights at their own pace.

Cars can be rented at major train stations and airports. Advance reservations are recommended to take advantage of the multilingual GPS navigation system.

Service areas (rest areas) are located at intervals of about 50 km on expressways, where you can stop for restrooms and restaurants. On ordinary roads, there are facilities called "Michi-no-Eki," where parking and restrooms are available 24 hours a day free of charge. The area is also a place to promote local attractions, so you can eat local gourmet food and purchase local specialties. Some facilities offer hands-on activities, so be sure to check them out.

Taxi stands are usually located at hotels, train stations, and airports. When looking for a taxi on the street, check the sign on the front to see if it is marked 空車(vacant). However, in some areas it is unlikely that you will be able to find a taxi on the street, so it is recommended that you arrange for one at your hotel or other location.

Most drivers speak only Japanese, so it is a good idea to write down the address and phone number of your destination to facilitate the process of telling them where you are going. Please note that taxis in Japan are metered and the left rear door opens and closes automatically. The maximum number of passengers is four adults. Credit cards may be accepted, but it is recommended to have cash on hand. Also, tipping is not customary.

1. To hail a taxi, simply wave your hand. Taxis can often also be found outside stations.

2. Note that taxi doors in Japan are automatically operated.

3. Get in and tell the driver where you want to go. Use visual aids such as maps and guidebooks if necessary.

4. Once at your destination, pay the fare shown on the taximeter. Credit cards are sometimes accepted.