Wakayama: Private Hidden Trails & Nachi Falls Day Tour

Discover Wakayama’s sacred Kumano region on a private tour from Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, or Kobe. Explore hidden trails, visit Nachi Falls, and enjoy a scenic day with a local guide.
Escape the city and journey deep into Japan’s sacred heartland on this private, one-day tour to Wakayama’s Kumano region. Unlike typical day trips, this experience takes you off the main route — combining culture, spirituality, and nature in one unforgettable adventure.

After pickup from your hotel in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, or Kobe, relax in a private car as you travel through Japan’s lush countryside. Your local English-speaking driver-guide shares stories about the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage and the mountain traditions that have inspired travelers for centuries.

Begin your journey with a quiet forest walk along a lesser-known path near Daimon-zaka, surrounded by towering cedars and moss-covered stone steps. Continue to Seiganto-ji Temple and Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine, two of the most spiritually significant sites in Japan.

Enjoy a local lunch at a countryside restaurant featuring regional specialties, before heading to the spectacular Nachi Falls, Japan’s highest single-drop waterfall. Visit a hidden viewpoint where you can capture stunning panoramic photos, away from the crowds.

On your return, optionally stop by the Hashiguiiwa Rock formations along the Pacific coast — a striking natural landscape shaped by wind and waves over centuries.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.