Nagoya Castle
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Nagoya
- Category
- Castle & Fortress
- Duration
- About 1–2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:00
- Ticket Price
- Adult: 500 JPY · Senior: 250 JPY (65+)
- Address
- 1-1 Honmaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.1858, 136.8992
Introduction
Nagoya Castle was the seat of the Owari Tokugawa—head of the three Tokugawa branch houses—and ranks among Japan's three great castles with Osaka and Himeji. Atop its keep sit gilded dolphin-shaped ornaments called Kinshachi, gleaming in sunlight as the city's symbol. The original keep burned in WWII air raids; today's is a reinforced reconstruction with a museum, while the Honmaru Palace has been faithfully restored with gold-leaf sliding-door paintings. The cherry blossoms along the moat are lovely—allow half a day for Sengoku history and castle-town atmosphere.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:00 |
Ticket Information
| Adult | 500 JPY |
|---|---|
| Senior | 250 JPY (65+) |
| Free Admission | Free for junior high students and under |
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Nagoya Castle?
Monday: 09:00-17:00; Tuesday: 09:00-17:00; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00; Thursday: 09:00-17:00; Friday: 09:00-17:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00
How much is the admission for Nagoya Castle?
Adult: 500 JPY; Senior: 250 JPY (65+); Free Admission: Free for junior high students and under
Any practical tips for visiting Nagoya Castle?
Allow About 1–2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Daily ~9:00–16:30 (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Nagoya Castle?
A typical visit takes About 1–2 hours.
