WAKAYAMA CASTLE, A Serene Haven of Cherry Blossoms and History

1-banchō, Wakayama City
Wakayama Castle is quite beautiful under the blooming cherry blossoms
4.2
Historical site

Introduction

Wakayama Castle is one of Japan's three major flatland castles, along with Matsumoto Castle and Himeji Castle. It was once the residence of the Kii branch of the Tokugawa family, who ruled the Kii Province (also known as Kishu Province or Wakayama Province). Despite being designated as a national treasure, Wakayama Castle was burnt down during the bombing by the American forces in World War II. The present-day Wakayama Castle was reconstructed in 1958, thanks to the funding provided by Suginochihachi Kanemitsu, who was born in Wakayama Prefecture.
Address
1-banchō, Wakayama City
Opening hours
9:00-17:30 (ticket sales stop after 17:00)
Closed from December 29th-31st.
Transportation
Take the bus to the "Gongyuanqian" stop, and get off there.
Phone +81-73-4228979
Website http://wakayamajo.jp/index.html

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