Travel Guide to Wakayama Castle

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Dewa to Wakayama Castle, start by heading south on Route 13. After approximately 30 kilometers, merge onto the Route 7 expressway heading towards Wakayama. Follow the signs for Wakayama City and take the exit for Ichibancho. After exiting, continue straight for about 2 kilometers until you reach Ichibancho 3. Wakayama Castle will be on your left. Note that parking is available nearby, but expect a fee of around 500 yen for an hour.

• Train

  For those using public transportation, from Dewa Station, take the local train on the JR Uetsu Line towards Niigata. Transfer at Sakata Station to the JR San'yo Line and take the train towards Okayama. Get off at Wakayama Station. Once you arrive at Wakayama Station, exit the station and take a bus number 12 or 13 heading towards Ichibancho. The bus ride takes around 15 minutes and costs approximately 210 yen. Get off at the Ichibancho stop, and Wakayama Castle is just a short 5-minute walk from there.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus from Dewa, head to Dewa Bus Terminal and take an express bus to Wakayama. The bus service may vary, but it typically takes about 1.5 hours and costs approximately 1500 yen. Once you arrive at Wakayama Bus Terminal, follow the signs to the local buses and take bus number 12 or 13 to Ichibancho. After a 15-minute ride costing 210 yen, disembark at Ichibancho, and you can walk to Wakayama Castle in about 5 minutes.