Nachikatsuura那智勝浦町

The questions people ask first about Nachikatsuura, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
• SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
• Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
• TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
• SafetyNachikatsuura is a safe small town.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee¥300–500 (≈ US$3–4)
• Street or quick mealBeer: draught at a restaurant / can at a konbini¥500–700 (≈ US$4–5)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.¥2,000–2,500 (≈ US$14–17)
• Metro or bus rideBus ride (Kii-Katsuura Station to Nachi)¥500–600 (≈ US$4–5)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
• Museum or sight ticketShrine treasure hall entry¥300 (≈ US$3)
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
• Mid-range bedRyokan or hotel double room, a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
• High-end bedRyokan or hotel double room, a night, per room¥30,000 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥12,000 (≈ US$85) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

KIX Kansai International (About 3.5 h by train via Shin-Osaka; check the JR Kisei Line schedule.) · NGO Chubu Centrair (About 3 h 20 min by JR Kansai and Kisei lines.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

¥7,000–10,000 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed

Mid

¥10,000–16,000 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed

High

¥16,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

• The tuna auction at Katsuura Seafood Market starts at 07:00; arrive by 06:45 for the viewing platform.The tuna auction at Katsuura Seafood Market starts at 7:00 AM; arrive by 6:45 AM for the viewing platform.
• Kumano Nachi Taisha is a 20-min bus ride from the station; the last bus back is around 17:00.Kumano Nachi Taisha is a 20-min bus ride from the station; the last bus back is around 5:00 PM.
• Many shops and restaurants close by 18:00; dinner options are limited outside the station area.Many shops and restaurants close by 6:00 PM; dinner options are limited outside the station area.
• Typhoons can disrupt train services in September and October.