Wakayama
This Japanese castle complex with dark-tiled rooftops and autumn foliage commands elevated views over this coastal Kansai city, where a broad bay and arched bridge stretch to the horizon beyond the urban spread below.
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- Population356,729
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.3 km3.9 mi
Nearest airports
Wakayama: quick answers
Where is Wakayama?
Wakayama is in Wakayama City, Japan, about 48 km30 miles in a straight line from Sakai.
How do you get to Wakayama?
The nearest airport is Osaka (KIX), about 1 hr away by road. The nearest train station is 磯ノ浦, about 23 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Wakayama?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is June, with about 252 mm9.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Wakayama?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 museums, 100 restaurants, 49 cafés and 50 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Wakayama?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Fujiidera, Amagasaki and Akashi. Wakayama is listed among the day trips from Osaka.