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| Wakayama | |
| Wakayama Prefecture is a beautiful region located on Japan's Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region, southwest of Osaka. It’s renowned for its rich history, sacred sites, stunning coastlines, hot springs, and lush mountainous landscapes. Its population was 944,320 in 2017. | |
| Wakayama Castle | |
| Wakayama Castle was built in 1585 under the command of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In the Edo period it flourished as an important base for the Tokugawa Clan, which turned out great numbers of generals. Now it serves as a symbol of Wakayama City, and its tower offers great views of the whole town. With approximately 600 famous cherry blossom trees, the castle is also a popular cherry blossom viewing spot in spring. | |
