Wakayama Castle
和歌山城
Wakayama Castle stands on Torafusu, a small hill in the center of Wakayama City. Toyotomi Hideyoshi ordered it built in 1585, and in the Edo period it was an important base of the Tokugawa family. The keep burned in the Pacific War and was rebuilt in the 1950s. Visitors can walk the castle grounds, climb the keep and relax in the Nishinomaru garden.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
The castle keep is open 9:00–17:30; last entry is at 17:00 (as stated in a 2024 city notice).
- Admission
Keep admission: adults 410 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen (2024 city notice).
- Getting there
Take the Wakayama Bus from JR Wakayama Station and get off at "Koen-mae".
On foot, it is about 20 minutes from JR Wakayama Station or 10 minutes from Nankai Wakayama-shi Station.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- In spring, about 600 cherry trees make the castle a popular blossom-viewing spot.
- You can have matcha green tea with Japanese sweets in a tea room in the Nishinomaru garden.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Wakayama City publishes a live page showing how crowded the castle grounds are. Check it before you go.
- The castle is a popular cherry blossom spot in spring, so expect more visitors then.
- Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
- Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Wakayama and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Wakayama
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:47
- Sunrise06:22
- Dhuhr11:45
- Asr14:41
- Maghrib17:03
- Isha18:28
Times are calculated for Wakayama City. Times may differ elsewhere in Wakayama.
Places to pray near Wakayama Castle
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Wakayama Castle
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): city.wakayama.wakayama.jp, visitwakayama.jp, japan.travel