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Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Wakayama Castle
- Nearest stationWakayamashi Station 1.1 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Important Cultural Property
Wakayama Castle (和歌山城, Wakayama-jō) is a Japanese castle located in the city Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. For most of the Edo Period, it was the administrative center of Kishū Domain, which was controlled by a cadet branch of the Tokugawa clan.
From the Wikipedia article “Wakayama Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Wakayama Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Wakayamashi Station, 1.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Wakayama Castle?
- Wakayamashi Station. It is 1.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Wakayama Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty, Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Wakayama Castle Nishinomaru Garden: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wakayama Prefectural Museum: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wakayama Prefectural Office: kouko0515 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wakayamaken Shodōshiryōkan: KishujiRapid (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wakayama City Children's Science Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
