Castle Town Shared Taxi

Wakayama Castle Town Shared Taxi (AI On-Demand)

Explore Wakayama Castle Town at your own pace with a smart, on-demand shared taxi service.
An AI-powered ride-sharing taxi connects major sightseeing spots, shopping streets, and hotels around the city.

Service period:

Until Sunday, November 30
Operating days: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays
Operating hours: 9:00–17:00

Fares

Single Ride Ticket:
1-Day Unlimited Ride Pass:

500 JPY per ride

1,500 JPY

Payment method

Credit card payment inside the app

Because this is a ride-sharing service, the route may change slightly and travel time may vary depending on other passengers.
For the latest operating information and fares, always refer to the information shown in the app.

Features

Book instantly or in advance
Reserve a ride from your smartphone “right now” or up to one week in advance.
Smart ride-sharing for better value
Share your ride with other passengers heading in a similar direction and travel smoothly at a reasonable price.
Many pick-up / drop-off points
Numerous stops are available around major city spots and hotels, making it easy to hop on and off.

Service may be suspended or delayed due to severe weather or traffic conditions.
Children must be accompanied by a guardian, and all passengers are requested to wear seat belts.

Also Perfect for One-Way Trips

If you only need one trip, the 500 JPY

single ride ticket is ideal.

For example:

From Wakayama Station to Wakayama Castle
From Wakayama Station to Kimiidera Temple

For example

You can use the service casually like a short-distance taxi ride, at a clear, flat fare.

Enjoy Castle Town Freely

with Unlimited Rides

With the 1-Day Unlimited Ride Pass, you can:

Get on and off as many times as you like
Stop by any places that catch your eye
Combine sightseeing, shopping, and dining in one flexible day

Plan your own route and enjoy the castle town area to the fullest.

Service Area & Pick-Up / Drop-Off Points

The AI On-Demand Shared Taxi connects multiple locations in and around Wakayama Castle Town.
Below is a list of example pick-up / drop-off points:

Charlie’s Bed
Business Inn Nankai（ビジネスイン南海）
Wakayama Dai-1 Fuji Hotel（ワカヤマ第1冨士ホテル）
APA Hotel Wakayama（アパホテル〈和歌山〉）
Cafe & Tapas Bar BENNY
Wakayama Dai-2 Fuji Hotel（ワカヤマ第2冨士ホテル）
Town Hotel Marunouchi（タウンホテル丸の内）
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Wakayama（ダイワロイネットホテル和歌山）
Wakayama Green Hotel（和歌山グリーンホテル）
Guesthouse RICO
Smile Hotel Wakayama（スマイルホテル和歌山）
Hotel Avalorm Kinokuni（ホテルアバローム紀の国）
Business Hotel Miyama（ビジネスホテルみやま）
Wood High
Business Hotel Katsuya（ビジネスホテルかつや）
Sun Hotel Wakayama（サンホテル和歌山）
BK Weekly & Hotel（BK ウイークリー＆ホテル）
Hotel To（ホテルTo）
Dormy Inn PREMIUM Wakayama, Natural Hot Spring “Kishu no Yu”
HOTEL CITY INN WAKAYAMA
Comfort Hotel Wakayama
Hotel Granvia Wakayama
THE L-ESCALE Wakayama Station（ザエスリー和歌山駅）
Guesthouse kukuru
Wakayama Urban Hotel（和歌山アーバンホテル）
Toyoko Inn JR Wakayama-eki Higashi-guchi（東横イン JR 和歌山駅東口）
Route-Inn Grand Wakayama-eki Higashi-guchi（ルートインGrand 和歌山駅東口）
Misono no Oyado (I)（美園のおやど〈い〉）
Misono no Oyado (Ro)（美園のおやど〈ろ〉）
Hotel Landmark Wakayama（ホテルランドマーク和歌山）
Kimiidera Garden Hotel Hayashi（紀三井寺ガーデンホテルはやし）
Isaribi no Yado Seaside Kanchou（漁火の宿シーサイド観潮）
Wakanoura Onsen Manpa Resort（和歌の浦温泉萬波）
Imo to Koori Umeno（芋と氷うめ乃）
Tea & Coffee Freetown
Kitchen Daruma（キッチンだるま）
Shiki no Aji Chihiro（四季の味ちひろ）
7-Eleven Wakayama City Station Mae（セブンイレブン和歌山市駅前店）
Kitaburakurimachi（北ぶらくり町）
Burakurichō FORTE Wajima-mae Taxi Stand（ぶらくり丁フォルテワジマ前タクシー乗り場）
Mototeramachi Taxi Stand (Don Quijote Burakurichō)（元寺町タクシー乗り場ドン・キホーテぶらくり丁店前）
Wakayama Castle Wakayama Historical Museum（和歌山城わかやま歴史館）
Wakayama Castle Ichinohashi-mae（和歌山城一の橋前）
Wakayama Castle Park West Entrance Taxi Stand（和歌山城公園西口タクシー乗り場）
Oka Park-mae（岡公園前）
Prefectural Museum of Modern Art / Prefectural Museum（県立近代美術館・県立博物館）
Houonji Temple / Kishu Tokugawa Family Mausoleum（報恩寺前・紀州徳川家御廟）
Kintetsu Department Store Bicycle Parking-mae（近鉄百貨店駐輪場前）
7-Eleven Wakayama-eki East Exit（セブンイレブン和歌山駅東口店）
Lawson JR Wakayama-eki Mae（ローソンＪＲ和歌山駅前店）

Please check the in-app map for the latest list of stops and detailed locations.

How to Use the App

Install the dedicated ride-sharing app on your smartphone.
Open the app, set your pick-up point and destination from the list of stops.
Confirm the estimated pick-up time, fare, and route.
Press “Book” to complete your reservation.
Go to the selected pick-up point on time and board the shared taxi when it arrives.

(Refer to the in-app guide screens or the illustrated steps on this page for more details.)

How to Reserve the 1-Day Unlimited Ride Pass

Open the app and select the 1-Day Unlimited Ride Pass option.
Choose the date you wish to use the pass.
Complete payment with your credit card inside the app.
On the day of use, simply show the valid pass screen in the app when boarding.

You can get on and off freely within the service area during the valid day.

Download the App

Scan the QR code with your smartphone to download the app.
Follow the instructions on your screen to install it.

If you cannot scan the QR code, please download the app from the following link:
“Download here” (as shown on this page)

The service operates on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only. Operation may be changed, suspended, or delayed due to severe weather or road conditions.
This is a shared ride service. You will travel together with other passengers.
The latest information, fares and payment methods shown inside the app always take priority.
Children must be accompanied by a guardian, and all passengers are requested to wear seat belts.

Important Notes