Nagoya Castle Visitor Guide
About Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle was completed in 1615 by the Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Topped with golden shachihoko, votive tiger-fish roof devices, and boasting the largest floorspace of any tower keep, Nagoya Castle and its magnificent Hommaru Palace were operated as a military facility.
Nagoya Castle was Japan’s first castle to be designated a National Treasure.
Even after wartime air raid destruction, it was deemed historically important enough to be designated a National Historic Site.
Restoration work being carried out is returning Nagoya Castle to original condition.
Access Information
Location: About 10minutes by train from Nagoya
Nearest Station: Shiyakusho Station (Meijo Line,)
Address: 1-1 Honmaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, 460-0031
Opening Hours
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Last admission: 4:00 PM)
Closed: December 29 – January 1
Admission Fees
Adults: JPY500
Junior high school students and younger: Free
Discounts available for groups and international visitors with passport
Highlights
Honmaru Goten (Main Palace) – Reconstructed with traditional materials, featuring stunning gold leaf artwork and tatami rooms.
Golden Shachihoko – Two golden tiger-fish statues on the castle roof, a symbol of Nagoya.
Stone Walls and Moats – Explore the massive stone walls and serene moats surrounding the castle.
Seasonal Events – Cherry blossoms in spring and light-ups in autumn.
Language Support
Multilingual signs: English, Chinese, Korean available
Audio guides and pamphlets in several languages
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the site
