Wakayama Castle (Japanese: 和歌山城) is located in the city centre of Wakayama (和歌山), Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The castle is not just a symbol of the city and historical site, but also an ideal place to enjoy the beauty of autumn.
Choumeizai is a little late, most of the ginkgo leaves have fallen on the ground, but the scenery is still beautiful.
There is a covered bridge name Obashiro (御橋廊), which is a bridge connecting the old residential area and garden. Although the bridge is only a replica, you still need to take off the shoes before you step on it.
The end of Obashiro is Nishinomaru Garden (西の丸庭園), the most popular scenic spot for red leaves in Wakayama.
Nishinomaru Garden was constructed by Yorinobu Tokugawa (德川賴宣) in the 17th century.
Since Nishinomaru Garden is famous for the red leaves in autumn, it is also known as Momijidani Teien (紅葉渓庭園), literally means a garden with red leaves and stream.
The castle was destroyed by Allied bombing during World War II, but was rebuilt in 1958 out of concrete and is open to the public.
The garden makes skillful use of undulations of Mt. Torafusu (虎伏山) and the inner moat, exudes a sense of serenity.
