Wakayama Shi

Wakayama is the capital of Wakayama prefecture, . Having played an important part in the history of Japan, Wakayama has a unique culture with many important shrines.
  • …has about 379,000 residents
  • …is also known as “Wakayama”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Wakayama and Wakayama Castle.
Station is an interchange passenger railway…
is a Japanese castle located in the city Wakayama, , .
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Latitude
34.2425° or 34° 14′ 33″ north
Longitude
135.196° or 135° 11′ 45″ east
Open location code
8Q6Q65VW+29
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Wakayama Shi” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “わかやまし”
  • Japanese: “ワカヤマシ”
  • Japanese: “和歌山”
  • Japanese: “和歌山市”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Arimoto and Narukami.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Higashi-wakayama and Wakayama.

Wakayama: Highlights

Learn more about Wakayama and Kainan.
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