Harmony of zestful Japanese garden and Tatami Walk in Wakayama Castle
Wakayama is a prefecture famous for its rich natural product
such as mandarin orange, Kaki, peach, Umeboshi.
Wakayama castle is at the center of Wakayama, on
“Torafusu mountain”.
It was built under the order of Hideyoshi Toyotomi in 1585
by his brother Hidenaga.
After it was possessed by the house of Tokugawa, it has marked
its name in history with famous masters such as the 8th Shogun, Yoshimune.
Current castle tower was rebuilt in 1958.
Many things familiar to the house of Tokugawa are exhibited.
The
“Nishinomaru Garden”
in the castle is also called
“Momijidani Garden”
and now is the best season with leaves turning into red.
“Koushouan”
the tea room with Tatami, in the garden is the best place
to rest your tired feet in Japanese atmosphere.
It’s famous that it was donated by Konosuke Matsusita
the founder of Panasonic who was from this region.
Also, Engyokaku, which looks like floating in Hori.
Scenery with trees and the interior with Tatami is in complete harmony.
Wakayama Castle and walk in the garden.
It’s a wonderful time to feel Japanese heart.
