WAKAYAMA LIGHTS Drone Show 2026｜11/21(Sat) Access & Fees

Dates & time: November 21, 2026 (Sat) From 19:00 (about 15 minutes)
cost: No viewing fee is listed officially (no reservation or application needed)
Venue & access: Nishinomaru Plaza, Wakayama Castle Park (main viewing area) Public transport is recommended. If driving, the castle car park is expected to be crowded, so use nearby car parks.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Nishinomaru Plaza, Wakayama Castle Park (main viewing area), and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

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Why You Should Visit

Organized by Wakayama City, this light show sends 1,000 drones into the night sky above the keep of Wakayama Castle. The main viewing area is Nishinomaru Plaza inside the castle grounds. There is a single performance of about 15 minutes starting at 19:00, and no reservation or application is needed. From the same day until December 27, the Ninomaru Garden also hosts "Wakayama Castle Night of Light and Fantasy," a projection of a sea of clouds with giant whales and fish, so you can pair the show with an evening walk around the castle.

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画像出典: PR TIMES（和歌山市）

Venue map (drone show viewing area at Nishinomaru Plaza, sea-of-clouds projection mapping and light-up at Ninomaru Garden, and the Corridor of Light) and an image of the projection mapping. Images via the Wakayama City press release on PR TIMES.

NOTE

Also running: Wakayama Castle Night of Light and Fantasy

Dates: Nov 21 (Sat) – Dec 27 (Sun)
Hours: 17:00–21:00 (planned)
Venue: Ninomaru Garden (inside Wakayama Castle Park)
Themed on the "sea of clouds" of the Kumano Kodo and the "Kuroshio sea"; whale and fish animations swim through a sea of clouds in the central plaza
No reservation needed

On the day

Access to the area around the keep and Sunanomaru Plaza is restricted before and after the show
Saving spots in and around the park is prohibited
Tents and similar setups are not allowed in Nishinomaru Plaza or the bus car park

※The show may be canceled depending on the weather

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出典: PR TIMES（和歌山市）

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FAQ

What happens if it rains or is windy?

The show may be canceled due to weather. If canceled, the backup date is the next day, Sunday, November 22. Check Wakayama City or the official Wakayama Castle Instagram for the day's decision.

Do I need a reservation?

No. Neither the drone show nor the Night of Light and Fantasy requires a reservation or application.

Can I save a spot in advance?

No. Saving spots in and around the park is prohibited, and tents and similar setups are not allowed in Nishinomaru Plaza or the bus car park.