Area Guide
Explore Wakayama
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Explore Wakayama through housing costs, transport and local connections.
Wakayama City at a glance
- HousingPrivate rentals averaged ¥52,383 per month in 2023.
- TransportExplore local transport using Wakayama's maps. Check their coverage: tourist maps and citywide maps serve different purposes.
- Local connectionsFind Japanese learning, international exchange and volunteering information through Wakayama's international exchange centre. Its coverage is prefecturewide.
Housing costs
- Private rentals in Wakayama City · monthly average
- ¥52,383per month
As of October 2023. Common and management fees are separate.
| Total floor area | Average monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 29 m² or less | ¥37,171 |
| 30–49 m² | ¥47,391 |
| 50–69 m² | ¥60,913 |
| 70–99 m² | ¥75,649 |
| 100–149 m² | ¥56,857 |
| 150 m² or more | ¥59,701 |
Conditions and source
- Privately rented dedicated dwellings, excluding zero rent.
- These statistics are not limited to foreign households.
- These figures are not current advertised rents.
Statistics Bureau of JapanInformation checked: 2026-09-29
Getting to and around the area
Explore local transport using Wakayama's maps. Check their coverage: tourist maps and citywide maps serve different purposes.
Check each map’s coverage and date, then consult the operator for routes and times on your travel date.
- Wakayama public transport maps (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Wakayama CityInformation checked: 2026-09-09
Ways to connect locally
Scope: Wakayama prefecturewide
Find Japanese learning, international exchange and volunteering information through Wakayama's international exchange centre. Its coverage is prefecturewide.
Check each activity’s eligibility, availability and venue.
- Wakayama International Exchange Association information (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Wakayama International Exchange AssociationInformation checked: 2026-09-09
Explore daily-life information
Open detailed information when you need it
Scope: Wakayama City
For daily-life information, follow the official links to the topic you need.
- Wakayama information for international residents (opens in a new tab)(Destination page is in Japanese)
Wakayama CityInformation checked: 2026-09-09