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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.

Nishinomaru Garden
Nishinomaru Garden © 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:00
Holidays09:00–17:00
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Access
Ichibancho, Wakayama-Shi, Wakayama 〒 640-8146Wakayama Station 和歌山 (Hanwa Line, Kisei Main Line, Kishigawa Line, Wakayama Line)Walk 10 minutes

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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