Wakayama Castle Park (和歌山城公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A spacious park in the centre of Wakayama City, crowned by a castle keep. Even without climbing to the keep, simply walking the tree-lined moatside paths and the gardens lets you feel the atmosphere of the castle town. Gazing at the stone walls reflected on the water, resting on a bench in the shade — the easy thing about this park is how well it suits the pace of families with small children. There is also a free zoo inside the grounds, so take a look if you have time and energy to spare. A light walk in the morning makes the water play that follows feel even better.

Tips

Some areas have many slopes and steps, so with a stroller the flat moatside paths are easier going. Some stretches have little shade, so do not forget a hat and drinks. Climbing the keep would eat into your pool time, so on this day we recommend simply admiring it from below.

Best time to visit

About 40 minutes. The morning, with plenty of tree shade, is the most comfortable.

Access & map

〒640-8146 和歌山県和歌山市一番丁３