Wakayama Castle

和歌山城
castle in Wakayama
#1 in Wakayama / #116 in Japan
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Wakayama Castle, located in Wakayama, Japan, is a historic fortress originally built in 1585 by the renowned warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The castle played a significant role during the Edo period and served as the residence of the Kishu Tokugawa family, one of the three privileged branches of the Tokugawa clan. Perched atop Mount Torafusu, the castle offers panoramic views of the surrounding city and the Kii River. Although the original structure was destroyed during World War II, it has since been meticulously reconstructed.


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