Kii-Katsuura Private Tour | Hidden Stories, Local Flavors & Life

Name: Kii-Katsuura Private Tour | Hidden Stories, Local Flavors & Life
Brand: Viator
Price: 56.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (8 reviews)

5.0(8)1 hr 30 min - 2 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 2 hours aheadWakayama Prefecture, Japan

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Go beyond sightseeing as you meet local people and discover how Kii-Katsuura has evolved from a town once thriving through tuna fishing and tourism, and what future it is creating. End your journey with a picnic-style lunch featuring local specialties.

HIGHLIHTS - Discover how Kii-Katsuura has evolved from a town once thriving through tuna fishing and tourism—and the future its people are creating today. - Go beyond the guidebooks with stories and insights shared by Stella, a bilingual guide deeply connected to the local community. - Meet and connect with the people who have long supported Kii-Katsuura, as well as those creating its next chapter. - End your journey with a picnic-style lunch featuring fresh tuna and other local specialties. - Leave with a deeper connection to Kii-Katsuura—one that stays with you long after your trip.

Included

Rental Japanese towel (for foot bath)
Takeaway food e.g. Fresh tuna sashimi, Tuna cutlet, 1 rice ball, Wakayama mandarin orange.

Not included

Transportation to and from the meeting point
Tips (optional)

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What you'll do

① Meet at the Tourist Pier
Begin your journey by discovering why Kii-Katsuura is far more than a quiet port town. ② Walk Through the Streets Where Past and Present Meet Walk through areas that once flourished with the tuna industry and tourism, and discover traces of Kii-Katsuura’s vibrant past through old photos, local stories, and everyday life.
1 hour
③ Relax at a Local Footbath and Discover Kii-Katsuura’s Turning Point
After seeing the town’s former prosperity, take a moment to reflect on a question many visitors ask: “Why did this town change?” Discover the reasons behind Kii-Katsuura’s transformation and the turning point in its story.
10 min
④ Meet the People Behind the Town
Visit long-established local businesses and newer shops, and connect with the people who have supported Kii-Katsuura for generations as well as those creating its next chapter.
20 min
⑤ Picnic Lunch with Local Flavours
End your journey with a picnic-style lunch featuring fresh tuna and other local specialties. Relax and enjoy meaningful conversations with Stella about Kii-Katsuura, Japanese culture, and the values behind everyday life in Japan.
30 min

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

5 minutes on foot from JR Kii-Katsuura Station.Your guide wearing a Stella Locals logo shirt will be waiting for you at the meeting point.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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