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[Wakayama・Wakayama City] A tour to experience the scenery of the Edo period that still remains today along with the diary of painter Kawai Koume, who lived in the castle town! Recommended for women and couples!
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Meal included
- Solo participant
- Charter possible
- Operate rain or shine
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Possible number of bookings1～3
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Participating age13Age ～ 90 Age
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DurationOver 6 hours on the day
We will guide you to Wakayama's historical sites, where the scenery remains unchanged from 400 years ago. Enjoy a special atmosphere in a place that has not been turned into a tourist spot. Enjoy Japanese food culture with vegan cuisine for lunch and matcha green tea and Japanese sweets at tea time.
The temples you will visit during the tour were visited by the painter Kawai Koume, who lived in the castle town of Wakayama at the end of the Edo period, and will be introduced through her diary, so you can feel closer to the temples. You will cross the beautiful Kino River and visit a museum where you can learn about the rich history of Wakayama.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 0 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Please contact us as soon as possible in case of cancellation / change. No cancellation fee is charged. |
| About event termination | In the event of heavy rain or strong winds, the event will be cancelled. |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1～3 |
| About duration |
Over 6 hours on the day
420 minutes (experience time 320 minutes)
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| Operating period | Year-end and New Year holidays: No tours will be held on Mondays and the Tuesday following a public holiday as the museum is closed on these days. |
| Assembly time | Please arrive 5 minutes before the activity start time. |
| Booking deadline | until 18:59 3 days before |
Plan attractions
Japan Heritage: Daifukuyama Honkeiji Temple This is a Japan Heritage temple said to have been founded by En no Gyoja, the founder of mountain worship. It has remained almost unchanged since the time when the devout Koume first visited the temple.
Lunch at vegan café "REN" There are many types of small dishes and they all look beautiful, so you will be left feeling completely satisfied.
Remains of the horse riding ground at Ogura Shrine This is a temple where horses used to race as a festival to pray for bountiful harvests and safety in the home. It has remained almost unchanged since Koume first saw it.
A painting of chrysanthemums by Koume This is one of Koume's works that is housed at the Wakayama City Museum. If your schedule allows, you can also listen to the curator's explanation.
Summer sweets "Seiryu" Enjoy tea time in the teahouse inside Wakayama Castle. Take a break and admire the sweets and tableware that express the season.
Time schedule
Visit to Daifukuyama Honkeiji Temple We will visit a quiet temple that is not a tourist spot. From Koume's diary, we can imagine life at the end of the Edo period.
Ogura Shrine Visitors can stand in the places where horses were ridden during the Edo period, open Koume's diary, which is an easy-to-understand version of her diary, and enjoy a world of imagination.
Visit to Wakayama City Museum You will view Koume's paintings, get an overview of Wakayama's rich history, and, if time permits, hear a talk by the curator.
Teahouse "Koshoan" This is a tea room where you can enjoy matcha tea without worrying about the proper etiquette. Take a break and admire the seasonal dishes and sweets.
Myozenji Temple where the small plum tree sleeps Visiting the grave allows you to feel closer to Koume. Her husband and grandfather was a scholar who served the Kishu Tokugawa family.
Access - Map
JR Wakayama Station
15 minutes from Wakayama IC on the Hanwa Expressway
The JR Wakayama Line, JR Hanwa Line, JR Kisei Main Line, and Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line serve the station.
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Selling points regarding safety
Transportation is by foot, public transport or taxi. If you are no longer able to walk, we will use a taxi. We can also carry a wheelchair if you wish. In summer, guides will carry parasols, cooling sheets, water, ice, etc. to prevent heatstroke.
| Insurance information | Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.: Event participant injury risk coverage contract: Death and permanent disability insurance amount 30 million yen: Hospitalization insurance amount 15,000 yen per day, outpatient insurance amount 9,000 yen per day |
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| Member organizations and associations | Wakayama City Tourism Association Kainan City Tourism Association |
| Number of staff | 1 people |
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