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Wakayama Castle

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Wakayama Castle

和歌山城

Wakayama · Kansai

Wakayama Castle is a historic site that offers stunning views of the surrounding city and ocean. The castle grounds are beautifully landscaped, making it a peaceful retreat in the heart of Wakayama.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on more famous castles like Himeji, overlooking this gem.

Best season
Spring · Autumn
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.2· 9,089 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Wakayamashi Station · 25 min walk
Website
wakayamajo.jp/index.html

Today

9:00–17:30

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

How to get there

From Shin-Osaka Station · ~1h 20m by car

Tags

castlehistory

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