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WAKAYAMA MAIN CITIES and TOWNS

Wakayama is city located to the south of Osaka on the Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region. Wakayama is both the largest city and capital city of Wakayama Prefecture with a population of just under 400,000. The centre of Wakayama city is dominated by Wakayama Castle which is located on Mt Torafusu. Wakayama attractions include onsen, Nachi waterfall and Konpon Daido (Mount Koya). Wakayama is famous for its umeboshi and mikan.

WAKAYAMA CASTLES

Wakayama Castle, located in Wakayama City at the mouth of Kii River, is a Japanese Castle that was constructed in 1585 by Hidenaga Toyotomi, on the site of minor castle called Ota Castle. Ota Castle was destroyed in battle by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1585 by damming the Kii River and then releasing a flood to destroy many walls and leading to the loss of the castle. The current design of Wakayama Castle is based on the renovations and improvements conducted by Tokugawa Yorinobu in the 17th century. In 1867 Wakayama Castle was opened to the public, only to be destroyed in 1945 by bombing during World War II. The current Wakayama Castle is a concrete reconstruction completed in 1958.

WAKAYAMA SHRINES and TEMPLES

Kimii-dera Temple located in Wakayama is famous for its early flowering cherry blossom and is considered one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Kimii-dera Temple also features a climb of 231 steps from its tower gate up to the temple. This raised vantage point then provides panoramic views of Wakanoura Bay. Kimii-dera Temple was established in 770AD by Chinese monk and holy priest, Iko. Kimii-dera Temple's close proximity to Wakayama Castle ment that it was used by successive lords over the years. The main hall, constructed around 1755, contains a two story pagoda which was donated by the 10th Lord Harutomi.