Hydrangea (紫陽花) in Wakayama Castle Park
Hydrangea (Ajisai in Japanese) is a sign of the rainy season in Japan. If Ume (plum blossom) is the sign Read More
Autumn season in full swing
Japan has clear cut four seasons and autumn is one of people’s favorite, with abundant good seasonal foods and mild Read More
O-higan week – Fall has come!
The autumnal Higan week starts today (Sept. 20th) and will last till Sept. 26th.. Higan is a Buddhist holiday exclusively Read More
Diamond Princess departing Wakayama Port
Diamond Princess called at Wakayama Port on August 17th and passengers enjoyed Wakayama. The video shows the moment she was leaving Read More
Diamond Princess First Call at Wakayama Port
Diamond Princess first visited Wakayama Port on August 17, 2019．Passengers enjoyed optional tours of Koyasan and the best of Wakayama and Read More
Small Fishing Town, Kada Walk
We had a wonderful walking in Kada area in Wakayama city. Kada is located western edge of Wakayama City facing Read More
Cherry blossoms full in bloom at Wakayama castle in 2019
We finally have cherry blossoms full in bloom at Wakayama castle and enjoy them this year as usual. So beautiful Read More
Strawberry Picking
You can enjoy strawberry picking in some areas inWakayama prefecture. The season is from mid January to mid May. Usually you can Read More
Momijidani (Nishinomaru) Garden in Wakayama Castle
Breathtaking Momijidani (or Nishinomaru) Garden with autumn leaves in the sunshine. Engyokaku is the pavilion in Monijidani (or Nishinomaru) Garden. Read More
Stunning Autumn Colors In Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle, the symbol of Wakayama city, is now full of autumn colors. You can enjoy seeing autumn leaves around Wakayama castle park Read More
Susuki Grass At Oishi Kougen
Oishi Kougen is located in Kimino town and Aridagawa town, southeast of Wakayama city. You can enjoy panoramic view of Read More
Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle, a symbol of Wakayama city, is located on the top of Mt. Torafusu at the center of Wakayama Read More
Civil Twilight at Saikazaki
You can enjoy magnificent civil twilight at Saikazai, Wakayama City. Saikazaki is located in the south-western part of Wakayama City. Read More
Peach blossoms in full bloom in Wakayama
Momoyama town is famous for peach. Cherry blossom viewing is very popular among people, but peach blossom viewing is also Read More
Stunning brilliant colors of spring in Wakayama
We still enjoy many colors of spring after Sakura – Peach blossoms (pink), Rengyo(yellow), Yukiyanagi(white), Rapeseed blossoms(yellow), and other wild Read More
Temples in Wakayama
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Sakura (Cherry blossom) viewing at Wakayama Castle
Sakura (cherry blossom) is fully blooming at Wakayama Castle. People enjoy having a picnic under the cherry blossoms and viewing cherry blossoms. It Read More
Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine
Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine is dedicated to Michizane Sugawara, not only a scholar but also a poet and a politician in the Read More
Porto Europa
Porto Europa is a thema park inspired by port towns in medieal Europa. There are many photo spots there. Admission Read More
Kimiidera Temple（紀三井寺）
Kimiidera Temple, the second temple of the Saigoku pilgrimage route (the 33 Kannon pilgrimage temples in western Japan), was founded Read More
Kuroshio Ichiba
Kuroshio Ichiba is a fish market located in Wakayama Marina City. You can buy fresh seafood from Wakayama’s local waters Read More
Wakayama Castle Town
Wakayama Castle town has preserved several places associated with the people’s life under the rule of the Kishu Tokugawa Family Read More
Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle, a symbol of Wakayama city, is located on the top of Mt. Torafusu at the center of Wakayama Read More
Hinamatsuri – the Doll Festival
Hinamatsuri is the Doll Festival or Girls’ Festival held on March 3rd. Dolls dressed in beautiful Heian-era (794-1192) costumes are Read More
Spring is coming close for sure.
Early blooming type of cherry blossoms has started to bloom in Wakayama City. Spring is coming close for sure. Wakayama Read More
Plum blossoms at Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine
Still cold but spring is approaching little by little Contact Us! Wakaura Tenmangu shrine is dedicated to Michizane Sugawara, a scholar, Read More
Stunning autumnal colors in Wakayama city
Autumnal leaves in Wakayama city are at their best now. Why don’t you stroll through Wakayama city with an experienced guide？
Awashima Jinja Shrine
Awashima Jinja Shrine is famous for its annual ritual in March 3rd in which dolls are set out to sea Read More
Tamatsushima Jinja Shrine
This shrine has drawn the faith of the imperial court and poets since long time ago as the deity of Read More
Kishu Toshogu Shrine
The main building of this shrine was ordered in 1621 by Yorinobu Tokugawa, the first Lord of the Kishu Domain. Read More
Furobashi Bridge
This stone arched bridge was built in 1851 by order of Harutomi Tokugawa, the 10th Lord of the Kishu Domain.
Tama train & Toy train
Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line has four unique trains; Ichigo (strawberry) train, Tama (cat) train, Omocya (toy) train and Ume Read More
Wakayama Marina City
Wakayama Marina City offers a lot to see and do, including the Porto Europa theme park that resembles a Mediterranean Read More
Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle, a symbol of Wakayama city, is located on the top of Mt. Torafusu at the center of Wakayama Read More
Wakayama City
Located in the southern part of Kansai region, Wakayama City is easily accessible for foreign tourists, only 40 minutes by Read More