Exploring the Charming Old Townscape of Saikazaki, Japan's Amalfi, Through Alleyway Walks

Saikazaki Lighthouse: A Beautiful Lighthouse by the Sea

Located at the entrance of the Seto Inland Sea National Park, the Saikazaki Lighthouse was established by Wakayama City on March 31, 1960, with the upper part of the facility housing a lighthouse installed by the Japan Coast Guard. It has been used as an important navigational marker. In August 2019, a new observation plaza was opened, allowing visitors to easily view the sunset sinking into the Kii Strait. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view stretching to Awaji Island and Shikoku, fully appreciating the beauty of the sunset and the sea.

Experience Information

Time : 13:00-15:00
○ Experience time : Approximately 2 hours○ Price : per person (tax included) Adults: 3,000 yen Children: 1,200 yen○ Included in the price : Guide fee○ Parking : Please use the parking lot at Saikazaki Fishing Port.

Fun Fact

Light Characteristics
Emits a single white flash every 8 seconds.

Light Intensity
140,000 candela (1 candela = brightness of one candle).

Visibility
20.5 nautical miles (approximately 38 kilometers).

Height
Approximately 7.7 meters from the ground to the top of the lighthouse.
Approximately 75 meters from the water surface to the light source.

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Bancho Garden: A Place of Rest Where History and Nature Merge

Photo courtesy of Wakayama Tourism Federation

Known as "Bancho-no-Hana," Bancho Garden was an important lookout post established by the Kishu Domain for coastal defense and is located near Wakayama Castle. This spacious garden features expansive lawns and beautiful sea views, where you can fully enjoy nature while having a barbecue, offering a peaceful moment of relaxation.

Admission Fee

Opening hours
8:30am - 5:30pm (April - August) / 8:00am - 5:00pm (September - March)

✫ Open all year round ✫

Adults: 600 yen
Children: 300 yen

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Fresh Fish at Saikazaki Fishing Port: A Special Experience of Direct Sales from Boats

At Saikazaki Fishing Port, you can purchase fresh fish directly from fishing boats. You can obtain fish that were swimming in the sea just moments ago at prices more favorable than usual, with various types of fish sold each season.

Operated by Saikazaki Fishing Port, this fishermen's market allows you to buy fresh seafood delivered directly from the boats. The market is lined with numerous transport boxes and Styrofoam containers, where customers can communicate directly with fishermen to request the fish they want and negotiate prices. Operating hours vary by season.
From October to mid-May: Afternoon from 3 PM, featuring prawns, sea bream, and redlip flounder.
From mid-May to Sports Day in October: Starting at 8:30 PM.
Note: The market may close on days with bad weather, so please be cautious.

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