Wakayama City is the seat of the prefectural government and has grown as an international hub open to the world. In the Edo Period, it boasted the Kishu clan, together with the Owari and Mito clans, that held high positions and prospered under the Tokugawa Shogunate. The castle town of this clan retains the historical vestiges of affluent times that centered on Wakayama Castle.
Wakayama Bay is a scenic sight abounding with natural wonders that have been loved by the nobility of ancient Nara as far back as 1,000 years and the Kishu clan of the more recent Edo Period. The beauty is unchanged today and continues to draw visitors from all over. You can spend time relaxing to the peaceful sea and lush green mountain backdrop that seems so much like a watercolor.
Located on the coast, Kada is historically a fishing village. The streets are alive with anglers and people who love marine sports. Many of the lodgings have their own boats and energetic voices echo across the harbor. Are you interested in dining on fresh seafood while touring the quaint city streets and historical sites?
Kuroe is home to traditional lacquerware that dates back more than 300 years. In the Edo Period, the city was a bustling town with some 2,000 local lacquerware artisans. Today, it is one of the top three lacquerware producing areas in Japan and the cityscape looks like it did a long time ago. It is also part of the World Heritage Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountains and a great course for encountering the artistry and faith of Japan.
Castle Town Walking Course
