Wakayama, Core city in Kansai region, Japan
Wakayama is a core city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, located along the mouth of the Kinokawa River. The urban area develops mostly on the left bank and connects to Osaka Prefecture in the north.
The Tokugawa family founded a castle town here during the Edo period to serve as a defense point for western Japan. The fortress became the center of one of the most important domains in the country.
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 using limited express trains from Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya. Most points of interest lie near the station or connect easily through local transport.
The prefecture produces Nanko plums used for making pickled umeboshi, a key agricultural specialty. Visitors find these products in many local shops and markets.
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