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Rabbityama Says: Wakayama Castle was originally constructed in in the 16th century, but it was destroyed in WWII, so the current castle was built in 1954. It was one of the Tokugawa castles. Yorinobu Tokugawa was dispatched here and developed the castle further, along with the surrounding...
Rabbityama Says: Kimii-dera is the second temple of the Saigoku 33 Kannon Temple Pilgrimage. It's probably the most famous temple in the city. It was originally built by a monk from China's Tang Dynasty in 770. The original buildings do not remain, but historic structures include gate built...
lotharscheer Says: Japonese gardens are fascinating and after you climed the castel you will enjoy the garden.
bebejepang Says: Kataonami has wide white sand beach and blue-green water. with a fully modern beach house, equipped with changing rooms, coin lockers, showers, and toilets.
bebejepang Says: Yosuien is park from Tokugawa era (1818). This chisen-kaiyu (many pleasures around a central pond) and the stone-made Mitsu-bashi Bridge, which was modeled on the one at Lake Xihu in China, give a special style of the garden.
bebejepang Says: Castle was in the middle of park. The park itself is wide and green (big trees).Admission: 350 yen / Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (closes at 4:00 p.m. December - February)
salisbury3933 Says: Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to go inside, as we had to catch a ferry to Tokushima, but we were at least able to get some photos from outside.
luciano Says: ...and during the night.
luciano Says: During the day...
luciano Says: Very long stairways, as you can see.
dbooton Says: Wakayama style Ramen(shoyu - soy sauce) Really first rate ramen, best I've had in a long time. If you like Ramen, and you are in Wakayama you have to go here, the staff don't speak English but just order the chuka soba, or you could just order the shoya ramen (they are the...
miwahome314 Says: You can eat fresh raw fishes, red breams, tunas, flat fishes,cuttlefishes, and others. Sushi is one of my favorite Japanese food!MIWA
Rabbityama Says: Wakayama is located south of Osaka, so most people come to Wakayama via Osaka. From Shin-Osaka Station there are Limited Express Trains that take you to Wakayama Station in one hour.If you are on the Loop Line, the Limited Express Trains stop at Tennoji Station on their way...
lotharscheer Says: Nankai Railway get´s a little closer to the castle then Japan Rail. from Namba station very frequent to Wakayamashi Station, about 1 hour. Kansai Thru Pass is valid on this line.
salisbury3933 Says: There is a ferry which does the short trip over to Tokushima on Shikoku in fairly smart time.This ferry is the quickest way to get to Shikoku from the Wakayama area.
luciano Says: 1 hour, Y890 from Namba station in Osaka to Wakayama-shi station, on the Nankai line.
luciano Says: The campus is wonderfully located on the top of a hill, from where all the city and the sea can be seen. Also, the buildings are very new and modern.
luciano Says: Sunset from the Kimiidera temple
luciano Says: Open spaces (no buildings, no mountains): a rare view in Japan.
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miwahome314's new Wakayama Page - I live in Wakayama south of Osaka in Japan. Wakayama is surrounded many mountains and has beautiful ocean, the road runs parallel with the ocean. My father is fisherman. Please come to his Home...
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Q: Has anyone been to the Kimiidera Temple in Wakayama? I have a couple of hours free in the city before I catch the JR to Kyoto so I...
A: I have not been to Kimiidera, but I can tell you the informations that I got from Kimiidra official website. You wrote "weeping kannon", I can't find the...
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Even though I have gone to Wakayama on two different occasions, I've only seen a few things here. The first time I saw Kimii-dera along with some places in Kainan. The second time I came and saw...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Wakayama. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 13 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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I visited a friend in Wakayama, stayed two days. More than enough, since there is nothing especially interesting in this city. Worth visiting are the castle, the Kimiidera temple, and the university.
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I live in Wakayama south of Osaka in Japan. Wakayama is surrounded many mountains and has beautiful ocean, the road runs parallel with the ocean. My father is fisherman. Please come to his Home...
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I wnt to Wakayama to a Wedding, my fiend Kayo got Married in XIV Resort in Shirahama, is a very nice area to rest in the busy Japan, there is a beautiful beach and all the landscapes are great!
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