How do I get to Wakayama?
Similarly one may ask, is Wakayama worth visiting?
Wakayama is the place where you will find the best ramen soup, the most delicious tuna sashimi, beautiful hot springs and beaches, shrines and temples and more! If you are planning to visit the off the beaten path parts of Japan, you should definitely add Wakayama to your list, at least for a day!
Then, how do I get from Osaka to Wakayama?
Wakayama Access There are JR express trains to JR Wakayama Station from Kyoto Station and Shin-Osaka Station. Alternatively, take a local train from Tennoji Station on the Hanwa Line (1 hour). There are also trains from Osaka Namba Station on the Nankai Line to Wakayami-shi Station (1 hour).
The distance between Wakayama and Tokyo is 449 km. The road distance is 555.6 km.