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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

By TAIHOU CO,LTD
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €71 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the storey of Stationmaster Tama at Kishi Station
  • Hop aboard a cat-themed train for a whimsical journey through Wakayama
  • Witness a live tuna cutting show at ToreTore Market, a seafood paradise
  • Unwind in the historic hot springs of Shirahama, a 1,300-year-old resort
  • Explore the breathtaking Senjojiki and Sandanbeki rock cliffs by the ocean

Activity location

    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073日本 | Pick-up time and location: 8:30am Nipponbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area). Address：1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073. You can search for: Nipponbashi station exit 2 on Google map. We will email tour details the night before, about the driver, guide, and vehicle, meeting point.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

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Osaka: Wakayama Cat Train, Seafood market, Hot Springs Tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€70.67 x 1 Adult€70.67
Total
Price is €70.67

What's included, what's not

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    Cat-themed train ride
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    Return transport by air-conditioned bus
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    Multilingual tour guide
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    Motorway tolls,Vehicle fuel cost
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    Parking fees
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    Professional driver
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    Lunch and personal expenses
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    Hot spring entry(optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Sandanbeki cave admission(optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Food in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

9：00AM Departure from Osaka – The Journey Begins
Meeting Point: Nipponbashi Station, Exit 2 (near Namba/Shinsaibashi area)
As morning light spills over the streets of Osaka, your healing day begins.

Begin your day with a visit to Kishi Station, a charming countryside stop in Wakayama shaped like a cat’s face—home to one of Japan’s most touching local legends. Once on the verge of being shut down, this tiny station was revitalised by the presence of a single calico cat named Tama. Learn how Tama “worked” daily to greet passengers and boost the local economy. Today, her successor, “Nitama” (Second Tama), carries on her legacy of healing smiles and soft purrs.

Board one of the whimsical cat trains such as the Strawberry Train, Tama Train, or Toy Train—a delightful journey through feline fantasy. (Train type depends on schedule， the experience time is around 15min on the train) Take some time to explore the cat-themed café, Tama Shop, collectible cat stamps, and exclusive souvenirs.

Then, head to ToreTore Ichiba, the largest seafood market in western Japan. Packed with the freshest daily catches (2–3 times daily, time varies), this culinary paradise is a must-visit in the Nanki Shirahama region. Watch as a giant tuna is effortlessly broken down before your eyes. With swift, precise cuts and expert narration on tuna anatomy, this show is both educational and exciting. ⚠️ Note: The show may be cancelled due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
️ Free Time for Lunch (at your own expense)
Choose from a wide array of mouthwatering seafood dishes, including tuna sashimi bowls, grilled cuts, octopus rice, and more.Don’t miss the souvenir zone. Shop for seasoned seafood, gourmet goodies, and cute local gifts to bring home.
Toretore Onsen (Optional Experience)
Toretore Onsen in Wakayama’s Shirahama is one of Japan’s oldest and most famous hot springs, with over 1,350 years of history. It was once visited by emperors and is mentioned in ancient Japanese texts. The onsen features Japan’s first salt-stone bedrock bath and smooth, skin-friendly sodium bicarbonate spring water.

Next, stand atop layers of massive rock slabs facing the roaring Pacific at Senjojiki. If timed right, the sunset here is pure magic—where sky meets sea, and time feels suspended. Then, take an lift 36 metres down to sea-level caves once used by Heian-era pirates. Inside, exhibits recreate the era’s tales and natural erosion has sculpted stunning rock formations.

Return to Osaka
With your heart full of feline joy, the taste of tuna still lingering, and the sea breeze from Shirahama in your hair, it’s time to head home.
Estimated arrival: 18:40 at Osaka (subject to traffic and schedule conditions)

Location

Activity location

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    • Osaka
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073日本 | Pick-up time and location: 8:30am Nipponbashi Station Exit 2 (Namba Shinsaibashi area). Address：1-chōme-3-6 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0073. You can search for: Nipponbashi station exit 2 on Google map. We will email tour details the night before, about the driver, guide, and vehicle, meeting point.
    • Osaka, Osaka, Japan