Wakayama Healing Railway + Marine Ecology Course

Wakayama City and Taiji-cho can feel a unique Japanese healing atmosphere, especially suitable for parents and animals. The itinerary focuses on the cute cat tram on the Kishikawa Line, paired with the Taijicho Whale Museum and an interactive ocean experience for railway fans and eco-exploration fun at once. Itinerary Suggestions: It is recommended to start from Wakayama City and take the Kishigawa Line to experience the characteristic Kodama Tram, then proceed to the Taiji Machidate Whale Museum for an in-depth experience of the marine ecology. 🌟 Attraction introduction and experience tips 1️⃣ Kishikawa Line - Koyu Tram Address: Wakayama-Kinogawa This railway is most famous for its "Cat Stationmaster Xiaoyu", the entire line has a cat theme, the body and stations have super cute kitten decorations, sitting on the tram to take pictures is really healing, remember to capture the cat stationmaster photo! The train travels through fields, and the view outside the window is very comfortable, and you can see many railway enthusiasts lining up to take pictures along the way. Game Tips: - It is recommended to check the train schedule in advance. - During the trip, if you encounter the cat stationmaster working hours, you can see the "active" meow, quickly take a few pictures! - One hour to one and a half hour trips can be arranged along the route, suitable for relaxing half-day tours. 2️⃣Taijicho Whale Museum Address: 2934-2 Taiji, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5171 Japan Opening hours: 08:30-17:00, year-round Taiji-cho is famous for its whale culture, and the museum displays a large amount of whales, dolphins ecological knowledge, and whaling history information. The biggest highlight is the outdoor dolphin pool and whale pool – there are dolphin and whale shows at designated times each day, showcasing the superb skills of different marine animals. Must-play activities: - Dolphins feed themselves, suitable for parent-child interaction, children will love! The staff will teach you how to feed safely. - Outdoor dolphin show, watching dolphins interact with trainers up close, is very interesting and educational. - The indoor pavilion area also has hands-on experience games and a souvenir shop. Game Tips: - The Whale Museum is open year-round and is recommended to arrive in the morning to avoid peak season, weekend afternoon crowds; - Complete facilities on site for driving or taking JR to the nearest station and then bus;2-3 hours can be reserved for in-depth experience. - Prepare a small amount of cash in advance, souvenir shops and some facilities accept cash only. ⚡ Route suggestions and reminders - The Kishikawa Line Kodama Tram route is relatively short, it is recommended to play in the morning and proceed to the Taijicho Whale Museum in the afternoon. - Traffic is connected by tram, JR and bus throughout the journey, checking the schedule in advance will be smoother. Taiji Station is unattended. If you take the Kuroshio train, please exchange your reserved seat tickets in advance. - Some facilities have outdoor activities, remember to bring sunscreen when visiting in spring and summer, and pay attention to some outdoor performance times in autumn and winter. Topic recommendations at the end: #Wakayama Railway Exploration #Cat Stationmaster Koyuki #Taijicho Whale Museum #Parent-Child Animal Tour #Dolphin Interactive Experience #Wakayama #Kishi Station