Wakayama City Museum (和歌山市立博物館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This is a municipal museum introducing the history and culture of Wakayama City. Through pictorial maps and everyday tools, you can trace the city's path from ancient times through its era as a castle town and on into the modern age. It is not too large, so families with small children can go all the way round while their attention still holds — just the right size. Because it is indoors and air-conditioned, it also works as a rest stop during the hours when the sun grows strong. Learning where the city's name and place names came from before heading off to play in the water makes even a familiar park look a little different.

Tips

Check opening hours, closed days and admission fees on the official website in advance. Fees may change during special exhibitions. The galleries are a quiet space, so a word to small children beforehand keeps things smooth. Lingering here will cut into your pool time, so wrapping up in about 40 minutes is the trick to this course.

Best time to visit

About 40 minutes. A short visit is recommended so you keep enough time while the pool is open

Access & map

〒640-8222 和歌山県和歌山市湊本町３丁目３−２