Wakayama, Core city in Kansai region, Japan
Wakayama extends along the Kinokawa River mouth with urban districts on the left bank and borders Osaka Prefecture to the north.
The Tokugawa family established Wakayama Castle during the Edo period, making the city a strategic fortress for protecting western Japan.
The local cuisine centers on Wakayama ramen, featuring a rich pork broth with regional soy sauce, and fresh seafood from the Kii Channel.
Visitors reach the city through limited express trains connecting to major transportation hubs including Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya stations.
The prefecture produces Nanko ume, specialized plums used for making pickled umeboshi, which represents a significant agricultural product.
Location: Wakayama Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1889
Website: https://www.city.wakayama.wakayama.jp/
Shares border with: Kainan, Kinokawa, Iwade, Hannan, Misaki
Address: Wakayama, Japan 640-8511 Wakayama
Website: https://city.wakayama.wakayama.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.23036,135.17075
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:41
Wakayama Castle
310 m
Chiben Gakuen Wakayama Elementary, Junior High, and High School
7.3 km
Misaki Park
10.9 km
Kimii-dera
5.3 km
Wakaura
4.4 km
Kamayama Shrine
4.5 km
Kishū Tōshō-gū
4.2 km
和歌山ビッグホエール
2.1 km
Fujishiro Shrine
10.2 km
Saika Castle
4.4 km
六十谷水管橋
3.9 km
Tamatsushima Shrine
4.7 km
Yōsui-en
4.4 km
Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama
600 m
Iwase Senzuka Kofun Group
5.5 km
Onzansō-en
8.3 km
Hongan-ji Saginomori Betsuin
650 m
Wakaura Tenmangū
4.4 km
長慶寺
18.5 km
Rokusan-en
1.8 km
Wakayama Prefectural Cultural Hall
671 m
Wakayama Prefecture Kii-fudoki-no-oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore
5.4 km
河西橋
1.1 km
Wakayama Castle Park Zoo
434 m
Wakayama Prefectural Office
573 m
Furōbashi
4.9 km
紀之川橋粱
1.6 km
Sasutahiko-jinja
794 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes