Wakayama City Library (和歌山市民図書館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This is the municipal library inside Kino Wakayama, the mixed-use complex directly connected to Wakayamashi Station (和歌山市駅). The design is open and airy, and the children's floor is fully stocked with picture books. The building is air-conditioned, making it just the right place to spend the late morning hours as the sun grows strong. It is also an unusual library with an attached cafe, where you can choose a book with a drink in hand. Because you can even have lunch in the same building, families with small children can cut down on travel, which is a great help.

Tips

Check opening hours and closed days on the official website in advance. It is a place to be quiet, so a word to small children beforehand makes things go smoothly. The floor layout lets you get around with a pushchair. A library card is needed to borrow books, so if you are only reading on the spot you can drop in empty-handed.

Best time to visit

About 45 minutes. Just the right length for a cool indoor break before midday

Access & map

〒640-8202 和歌山県和歌山市屏風丁１７番地