A Gentle Introduction to Living in Wakayama

Not ready for a full month?
Start with a slower, lighter way to experience Japan.

👉 Live locally. Move slowly. Stay meaningfully.

Two weeks is enough to feel a place—
if you experience it the right way.

Instead of rushing through destinations,
this stay gives you time to settle, explore, and connect—
without the pressure of a full one-month commitment.

This is not a tour.
This is your first step into living in Wakayama.

WHAT THIS EXPERIENCE IS

■ A Slower Way to Travel


・Stay in one location

・Build a daily rhythm

・Experience Japan beyond sightseeing


■ Lightly Guided

You are not guided every day.

Instead, your stay includes 3 carefully timed sessions that shape your experience.

■ Flexible & Personal

You will have:

  • Time to explore freely
  • Optional experiences
  • Ongoing local support


WHERE YOU WILL LIVE

Choose one area as your base:

🌊 Coastal Living

Kada / Wakaura / Shirahama / Shirasaki
Relaxed seaside towns and ocean views

🍶 Food & Cultural Living

Yuasa / Kuroe / Kii Katsuura
Traditional food culture and craftsmanship

🏯 Town Life & Historical Layers

Wakayama City / Tanabe / Kudoyama / Gobo
Everyday life shaped by history

🌲 Mountain & Hot Spring Living

Kimino / Ryujin / Hidaka
Quiet nature and slower time

🌾 Rural & Agricultural Living

Arida / Kinokawa / Minabe
Farming life and seasonal rhythm

👉 You stay in one place, allowing you to settle in and feel at home.

YOUR 2-WEEK RHYTHM

Your stay includes 3 curated sessions:

① Welcome & OrientationIntroduction to the areaDaily life setupLocal recommendations

・Introduction to the area

・Daily life setup

・Local recommendations

② Cultural Experience

・Food, craft, or local life

・A deeper connection to the region

③ Personal Session

  • Tailored to your interests
  • Flexible and adaptive

👉 These moments guide your stay—without taking away your freedom.

SHORT JOURNEYS (OPTIONAL)

To enrich your stay, you may include:

  • Farm Stay Experience
  • Koyasan Temple Stay
  • Kumano Kodo Region Visit


👉 Optional, not required

SUPPORT DURING YOUR STAY

You are free—but never on your own.

Throughout your time in Wakayama,
you will have quiet, ongoing support whenever you need it.

Whether it’s a small question, a local recommendation,
or something unexpected, we are here to help you stay comfortable and connected.

WHO THIS IS FOR

・Curious travelers who want more than sightseeing

・First-time long-stay visitors

・Digital nomads testing a new lifestyle

・Those considering a longer stay in Japan


FROM 2 WEEKS TO A MONTH

Many guests begin with 2 weeks—
and then choose to stay longer.

If you find your rhythm here,
you can extend or return for a full experience.

PRICING

■ 2-Week Introduction Stay

  • 1 location
  • 3 guided sessions
  • Pre-arrival planning
  • Ongoing support

From ¥270,000  

Extension (additional 2 weeks, no additional guided sessions): From ¥230,000  

Start Your 2-Week Stay

Tell us your interests and pace,
and we’ll design a stay that fits you.

■ EXTEND YOUR STAY