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Castles near Wakayama

35 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Wakayama Castle, 1 km south of the city centre; the most famous is Himeji Castle — #29 of 7,738 worldwide — 81 km north-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Kōriyama Castle, founded 1162.

Every one of them stands in Japan — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Wakayama

Day trips: 25–60 km

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 15 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q200747.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Wakayama?

The Castlemap atlas maps 35 landmarks (16 castles · 2 palaces & châteaux · 17 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Wakayama, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Wakayama?

Wakayama Castle, a castle 1 km south of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Wakayama?

Himeji Castle, ranked #29 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 81 km north-west from Wakayama.

What is the oldest castle near Wakayama?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Kōriyama Castle, founded 1162 — 73 km north-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Kobe (51 km) · Osaka (60 km) · Himeji (79 km) · Kyoto (103 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.