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[Osaka Driving Course] A trip to enjoy seafood gourmet at the fishing port and a stroll around Wakayama Castle!

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[Osaka Driving Course] A trip to enjoy seafood gourmet at the fishing port and a stroll around Wakayama Castle!

This is a driving course heading south along the coast of Osaka Bay. In Rinku Town, you can walk along Marble Beach, and enjoy the Sunday morning market and seafood barbecue at Tajiri Fishing Port. You can also head to Wakayama Castle, one of Japan's 100 most famous castles, to learn about its history.

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Distance: Approximately 80.9 km one way, Travel time: Approximately 1 hour 33 minutes one way

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Heading south along Osaka Bay in the beautiful spring - Feel the sea breeze of Osaka Bay and explore the history of Wakayama -

[Osaka Driving Course] A trip to enjoy seafood gourmet at the fishing port and a stroll around Wakayama Castle!

This is a driving course heading south along the coast of Osaka Bay. In Rinku Town, you can walk along Marble Beach, and enjoy the Sunday morning market and seafood barbecue at Tajiri Fishing Port. You can also head to Wakayama Castle, one of Japan's 100 most famous castles, to learn about its history.

Driving course starting from Osaka Station

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Osaka station
Osaka station

It is the northern gateway to Osaka City and the largest station in western Japan.
There are many rental car offices around the station. The types of cars available vary depending on the store, but there is a relatively wide selection, from compact cars to high-class cars, wagons, and hybrids.

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Route to the next spot: Hanshin Expressway, Prefectural Route 29, Prefectural Route 63 Distance: Approximately 48.4km
Duration: Approximately 46 minutes

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Rinku Marble Beach
Rinku Marble Beach

It is popular as a sacred place for lovers. It has been certified as one of the "Top 100 Sunsets in Japan" and offers a panoramic view of the airport. In the distance, you can see Awaji Island and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 63 Distance: Approximately 1.4km
Duration: Approximately 3 minutes

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Tajiri Fishing Port
Tajiri Fishing Port

The Sunday Morning Market, held every Sunday from 7am to 12pm, is a popular attraction. There are about 40 stores selling fresh fish, vegetables, tempura, processed foods, and snacks. Fishing experiences are also available from April 1st to November 30th, where you can board a fishing boat with a fisherman and try gillnet and basket fishing.

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 752, Second Hanwa National Route / National Route 26 Distance: Approximately 18.1km
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

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Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle

This famous white castle stands on the small hill of Mount Torabuse, 48.9m above sea level, in the center of Wakayama City. Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who subjugated Kishu in 1585, had his younger brother Hidenaga build the castle, and the Kuwayama clan served as the castle lord. The view from the castle tower is excellent, and you can look down on the Wakayama cityscape while enjoying the pleasant breeze.

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