 This castle is a concrete replica of the original, which was destroyed in World War II.Wakayama is home to one of Japan's three Melody Roads, which is made from grooves cut into the pavement, which when driven over causes a tactile vibration and audible rumbling transmitted through the wheels into the car body.Wakayama Prefecture is famous across Japan for its umeboshi (salty pickled plums) and mikan (mandarins).