Wakayama Castle

Wakayama Castle, one of Japan's leading castles with beautiful nature, sea, and abundant remains
Wakayama Castle is a symbol of Wakayama City, where the castle tower stands on Tora Fushiyama. In the past, the castle tower was called 'Otenshu' in Wakayama dialect. → It was called "Otensu."
There are zoos and tea rooms on the grounds of the castle, as well as the history of the Kishu Tokugawa family, the restored bridge corridor, etc.

A pond spring garden in Wakayama Castle was built in the early Edo period.
It is designated as a national scenic spot, and is known as "Kojikei Garden" because you can see stunning autumn leaves in autumn.

Wakayama Castle is currently holding "Wakayama Castle-Corridor of Light", which creates the charm of Wakayama Castle at night throughout the four seasons!

(Light-up period)
Spring: March 20, 2025 (Thursday/holiday) - Sunday, April 13
Summer: From late July to late August every year
Autumn: Every year from late September to early November
Winter: From late November to early March every year
※Detailed schedules after summer will be announced sequentially according to the season.
※The production and time of lighting will be changed according to the season.