Wakayama Castle

Castle / Ruins of Castle

4.0

This famous castle belonged to the Kishu Tokugawa family, one of the “Tokugawa Gosanke” families. It has been beloved by many as a symbol of Wakayama for ages. The Okaguchi Gate, which was made a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property, as well as the stone wall constructed with Kishu-specialty blue stone (chlorite-schist) in the Nozura-zumi style, still maintain their original structures. From the castle tower constructed by citizens in 1958 after the war, you can see the Kinokawa River, the Wakayama cityscape, and more. Many visitors come during the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons as well. Inside the castle tower, many items associated with the Tokugawa family are on display.

Spot details

Address: Wakayama prefecture Wakayama city 1-3
Area: Wakayama City Suburbs Area
Phone: 0734228979
Hours: 9:00-17:30(Last entry17:00)
Closed: 12/29-12/31
Fees: [Tenshukaku Admission fee] [Adult] 410yen [Children (Elementary and junior high school students)] 200yen
Parking Lot: Available(58spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(wakayama-Free-Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension:Currently closed (information as of May 8, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Review

The symbol of Wakayama City, you can experience the historical changes and prosperity of the Kishu Clan

Reviewedï¼2021.07.15

和歌山市のシンボルと言うべき史跡です。JR和歌山駅より南海鉄道の和歌山市駅からの方が近く、JR和歌山駅からでも徒歩で行ける距離ではありますが、人によってはバスなどの公共交通機関を利用した方がいいかもしれません。標高50m程度の山の山頂に建造され、天守の最上階から和歌山市を一望することが出来ます。天守へ登るルートはいくつかありますが、いずれのルートもそれほど急峻ではありません。しかしいずれのルート...
Beautiful castle on a huge sight. Really big park. Will take a long time if you want to see it all.

Reviewedï¼2021.05.22

Beautiful castle on a huge sight. Really big park. Will take a long time if you want to see it all. Actually, the best spot to take a photo of the castle is from down in the city. While you are in...
The Castle on the hill surrounded by a park and mini zoo

Reviewedï¼2020.02.12

The Edo period castle is full of valuable antique items and surrounded by city walls, towers, moats, bridge, gate, garden and city viewpoints. When the leaves change color or cherry blossoms, it is...