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Wakayama City

Old castle town turned industrial

About Wakayama City
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Upcoming Wakayama City Events

Wakayama All Meat Festa

Wakayama All Meat Festa

Mar 23rd - Mar 31st

The All Meat Festival in Wakayama will include around 60 stalls serving up all manner of tasty meat-based eats, along with stage..

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Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival

Kimiidera Temple Sakura Festival

Mar 20th - Apr 20th

Each year during spring, Wakayama's Kimiidera Temple is home to a sakura festival that celebrates these beautiful blooms in..

¥200

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Where to eat in Wakayama City

Kuroshio Market

Kuroshio Market

José Manuel Zardain

Kuroshio market is the highlight of Marina City in Wakayama. Watch the tuna cutting presentation and eat some maguro or blue fin..

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Places to stay in Wakayama City

Guesthouse Rico

Guesthouse Rico

José Manuel Zardain

Located at a former Yakuza (Japanese mafia) owned neighbourhood, owners Mari and Takashi, are changing the area with its vision..

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About Wakayama City

Wakayama is a city in Japan’s Kansai region. Overlooking the city, central Wakayama Castle has an original moat and stone wall. Nearby, the Museum of Modern Art displays Japanese prints, paintings and sculptures, as well as European works. To the south, Kimii-dera Temple is known for springtime cherry blossoms and views of Wakanoura Bay. Porto Europa is a theme park designed to resemble Mediterranean harbor towns.

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