Name of Castle
Wakayama Castle(和歌山城)
Overview
Hirayama castle which Hideyoshi built after the pacified the Kishu. Later it became the residence of the Kishu Tokugawa family in the Tokugawa era.
Feature
Restored Donjon Authentic Gate Moat
Kind
Flatland-mountain castle Japan's Top 100 Castles
Year built
安土桃山時代(1573年 – 1603年)
Lord of a castle
Hidenaga Toyotomi, Yoshinaga Asano, Yorinobu Tokugawa
Location
Wakayama Castle, 3 Ichibancho, Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture 640-8146
Access
10 min walk from Nankai Wakayamashi Station.
From JR Wakayama Station take #0 or #25 bus, and get off at "Koenmae."
From JR Wakayama Station take #0 or #25 bus, and get off at "Koenmae."
Open Hour
9:00 – 17:00
Regular holiday
12/29 - 1/3
Entrance Fee
Castle tower entrance fee: ¥410
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