Must-visit attractions when traveling to Wakayama: Wakayama Castle, Kuroshio Market, Shirahama Hot Spring, Mount Koya, and Sandanbi.

1. Wakayama Castle

Wakayama Castle was built in 1585 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the younger brother of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In 1619, Tokugawa Yorinobu, the son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the then ruler After becoming the lord of the castle, the castle has gone through 250 years of history as the residence of the Kishu Tokugawa family, one of the three Tokugawa families. Due to lightning strikes, the Daitenshu, Small Castle, Tamon, etc. were destroyed, but they were immediately rebuilt, and the majesty remained unchanged for a long time. In 1935, 11 buildings including the Castle Tower, the Corner Tower, and Nanmon Gate were designated as national treasures. However, due to the war, all 11 buildings were burned down.

2. Kuroshio Market

Kuroshio Market is located on the seaside of Wakayama City. It is a good place to eat seafood. The Kuroshio Market covers an area of ??13,000 square meters. In addition to various In addition to selling all kinds of fresh fish and raw materials, there are also a variety of Wakayama local specialties for sale, such as seafood, plums, and soy sauce, so this is a good place to buy specialties. There is a live tuna disintegration show in the market at noon every day. Many gourmets come here specifically to taste fresh bluefin tuna sashimi.

3. Shirahama Hot Spring

Shirahama Hot Spring is a hot spring in Shirahama Town, Nishimou County, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It has a long history. Together with Arima Hot Spring and Dogo Hot Spring, it is also known as the three hot springs in Japan. Big ancient soup. There are many hot springs and accommodation facilities along the Shirahama Onsen coast. It is very convenient to visit Shirahama Onsen on a day trip from Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and other places. It is a famous seaside resort in Japan.

4. Koyasan

Koyasan is located in the northeastern part of Wakayama Prefecture. It is the general name for the mountains with an altitude of about 1,000 meters in Wakayama Prefecture and belongs to Koya Ryujin Quasinational Park. In 2004, Mount Koya was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as part of the Kii Mountain Range's spiritual sites and pilgrimage routes. The mountains are lush and layered with vegetation, making them a natural oxygen bar.

5. Three-section wall

The three-section wall is actually a large rock wall that is 2 kilometers long and 50-60 meters high in the sea. There is an observation deck on the protruding part of the cliff for tourists to enjoy the south. A cave eroded by sea water is formed 36 meters underground. You can take an elevator to visit the interior of the cave.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - Wakayama Castle, Baidu Encyclopedia - Mount Koya