From Osaka Tomogashima Island and Wakayama Castle Day Tour
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Venture into Japan's coastal history on this full-day tour from Osaka, exploring the eerie ruins of Tomogashima Island and the majestic Wakayama Castle. Start your adventure with a a train and then to a scenic ferry ride to Tomogashima, home to abandoned military bunkers and nature trails surrounded by ocean views. After a picnic lunch on the island, return to the mainland to visit Wakayama Castle, where you can admire panoramic city views and explore its beautiful gardens. This tour offers a perfect blend of history and scenic beauty, ideal for history enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. - Full-day tour from Osaka, starting at Nankai Namba Station - Scenic ferry ride to Tomogashima Island for unique military ruins - Explore Wakayama Castle with panoramic views and historical artifacts - Prepare for a day of walking (around 21,000 steps) on uneven terrain
Inclusions
What's included
- Tomogashima Ferry - Round Trip
- Trains throughout the day
- Wakayama Castle Entry Fee
What's not
- Please bring a boxed lunch(or be prepared to buy it once the tour starts)
- Accommodation
Itinerary
Tomogashima is a cluster of four uninhabited islands off the coast of Wakayama, accessible via a short ferry ride from Kada Port. The main island, Oshima, is famous for its abandoned Meiji-era military forts, red-brick ammunition depots, and overgrown tunnels that have slowly been reclaimed by nature. Because of its atmospheric, mysterious vibe, it has become a popular destination for hikers and photographers who often compare the ruins to the floating island in Studio Ghibli's Castle in the Sky. There will be a guided tour and some time to have a boxed lunch!
Your guide will bring you around Wakayama Castle, a striking hilltop fortress originally built in 1585 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and later ruled by the powerful Tokugawa clan. You can climb to the top of the white three-story castle keep to explore an extensive collection of authentic samurai weapons and armor while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding city. The expansive castle grounds also feature the beautiful Nishi-no-Maru Teien, a traditional Edo-period landscape garden known for its scenic pond and peaceful walking paths.
Before and after the ferry you will have a short amount of time to look around the area. There are some old buildings, nice views and a temple with more dolls than you can imagine!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet us outside the Namba Tourist Information Center at 8am in Nankai Namba Station. This is on the ground(first) floor of the building that opens up to the large "Nanba Hiroba Square." Look for the person with the tour tag. We have no business connection to Tourist Information Center.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 29% below the median of the 155 day trips we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
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