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By Plane

From Tokyo: Tokyo (Haneda) - Kansai International Airport: 1 hr. 15 min.
From Sapporo: Sapporo (Chitose) - Kansai International Airport: 1 hr. 55 min.
From Sendai: Sendai - Kansai International Airport: 1 hr. 20 min.
From Tokushima: Tokushima - Kansai International Airport: 30 min.
From Fukuoka: Fukuoka - Kansai International Airport: 55 min.
There are other direct flights from all over Japan.
*Transportation from Kansai International Airport to Wakayama city: Airport - Izumisano - Wakayama-shi (by Nankai Dentetsu - an express train): 50 min.; Airport - Hineno - JR Wakayama (by a JR rapid train): 50 min.; Airport - JR Wakayama (by a limousine bus): 40 min.

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By Train

From Tokyo: Tokyo (Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen 'Hikari') - Shin-Osaka (Midosuji-sen subway line) - Namba (Nankai Dentetsu 'Express Southern') - Wakayama: 4 hrs. 30 min.; Or from Shin-Osaka (Midosuji-sen subway line) - Tennoji (JR 'Express Kuroshio' or 'Ocean Arrow') - JR Wakayama: 4 hrs.
From Nagoya: Nagoya (Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen 'Hikari') - Shin-Osaka: 1 hr.
From Kyushu: Hakata (Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen 'Hikari') - Shin-Osaka: 3 hrs. 40 min.

Transportation inside Wakayama city

Use Wakayama Bus or taxis for sightseeing inside the city. Using tourist taxis is a good way to get about, as the tourist attractions are dotted around. Call Wakayama Prefecture Taxi Association Wakayama Branch (0734-22-3150) for fare and other information.

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