About the facility
Wakayama Castle was first constructed in 1585 by warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi who ruled the Kishu region and asked his younger brother Hidenaga to build the castle. From 1619, Tokugawa Yorinobu, the 10th son of the first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu ruled the castle, making it the central castle of the Kishu area, which was then worth 555,000 "goku" (one goku＝180.39 liters of rice), with the family starting a long history as one of the three houses of Tokugawa alongside the Mito and Owari families.
Its tower was lost in 1945 during WWII in an air raid and was rebuilt in 1958 with reinforced concrete. From atop the tower, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Wakayama City.
Special offers of KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
Admission 410 yen → 300 yen for adults
Admission to the Wakayama Castle tower 200 yen → 150 yen for children
Access
- Closest stations
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10-min walk from Wakayamashi Station, Nankai Electric Railway
Map and information
Recommended places to visit in WAKAYAMA
Areas you can travel to with KANSAI RAILWAY PASS
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OSAKA
The most popular area in Kansai,
with many vibrant spots. -
KYOTO
Kyoto is the place to visit if you want to enjoy traditional Japan.
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NARA
This is an area with many historic temples and shrines, as well as lots of nature.
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KOBE/HIMEJI
Kobe is a town surrounded by the ocean and mountains, while Himeji boasts Himeji Castle, a world heritage site.
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WAKAYAMA
It is renowned for world-heritage Koyasan.
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SHIGA
Visit Hieizan Enryakuji temple and Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.