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.