Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Step into the everyday life of Katsuura—a small port town known not for sightseeing spots, but for its people, flavours, and stories.
In this experience, your bilingual guide Stella, deeply connected to the community, will show you the town not as a tourist spot, but as a place of daily life. Stroll scenic seaside streets, visit shops locals use, meet the warm-hearted people behind them, and taste flavours rooted in local living.
Along the way, Stella shares the story of Katsuura’s transformation—from its golden age of tuna fishing and tourism to today’s quiet revival—woven into the townscape.
After the walk, enjoy a locally sourced lunch with fresh tuna and conversation with your guide. Through these exchanges, you’ll gain deeper insight into Japanese society and culture.
This isn’t a tour that just shows you sights—it’s a journey of real encounters, cultural understanding, and connection with the community. All in a way that supports the town sustainably and leaves lasting memories.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rental Japanese towel (for foot bath)
Takeaway food e.g. Fresh tuna sashimi, Tuna cutlet, 1 rice ball, Wakayama mandarin orange.
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Nachikatsuura-cho
Explore the heart of Katsuura with a local guide. Stroll past the fishing port and “Glass Float Street,” soak your feet at a seaside footbath, and shop like a local in the town’s arcade. Along the way, connect with shopkeepers and hear stories behind the food and community. Through relaxed conversation with your guide, gain deeper cultural insights into everyday life in Japan.
Solo traveler supplement
Avoid disposables with this eco-friendly set: hinoki bento box, ceramic plates, and comfy chairs and table for lunch.
Operated by Stella Locals Nachi-katsuura