Wakayama Castle Park Zoo (和歌山城公園動物園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This is a small zoo inside Wakayama Castle Park (和歌山城公園) that you can enter free of charge. The scale is modest, but that makes it easy for small children to walk all the way round, and the animals are close by, which is its charm. There is plenty of shade around the waterfowl pond, so it is easy walking even on a summer morning. You can stroll while looking up at the castle's stone walls, so the zoo and a castle walk come together in one place, something unique to here. Because it is free, cutting the visit short to suit a child's mood costs you nothing.

Tips

Check opening hours and closed days in advance with the Wakayama Castle Park information. There are slopes and steps in the grounds, so with a pushchair, choosing the gentler paths makes moving around easier. There is a lot of shade, but it is still summer, so do not forget drinks and a hat. To save energy for the afternoon water play, the morning is best kept to a level where you do not move about too much.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. Early in the morning, when the animals are active, is recommended

Access & map

〒640-8146 和歌山県和歌山市一番丁３