Nishinomaru Garden
和歌山城西之丸庭園
Public garden within Wakayama Castle grounds featuring thousands of cherry blossom trees, a central pond, and a traditional tea house.
〒 640-8146How to get there
和歌山市Kisei Main Line · Nankai Kada Line · Nankai Main Line · Nankai Wakayamako Line15 min walk from the station
Nishinomaru Garden is a beautiful public park located in Wakayama, Japan. It is situated within the grounds of Wakayama Castle and features a large central pond, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and cherry blossom trees. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the garden's paths, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and take in the picturesque views of the castle and the surrounding city. The garden is particularly famous for cherry blossom viewing in spring, thousands of cherry blossom trees are planted in the garden, making it one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing spot in Wakayama. The park also includes a traditional Japanese tea house, where visitors can enjoy traditional tea ceremony and relax in a tranquil setting. The Nishinomaru Garden is a great place to visit for those who want to experience the beauty of Japanese gardens and culture.
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