basic information

Nagoya Castle was built in the beginning of the Edo Period for one of the three Tokugawa family branches, the Owari. Consequently, Nagoya developed into an important castle town and ultimately Japan's fourth largest city.

The castle was almost completely destroyed in the air raids of 1945. The current ferro-concrete reconstruction dates from 1959.

The interior of the castle is now a modern museum displaying the castle's history. The castle park becomes a popular hanami spot during the cherry blossom season.

Construction Notice: The former palace buildings of Nagoya Castle, which were also lost in the war, are currently being reconstructed next to the main keep. Completion is scheduled for the year 2018. The construction work is not notably affecting a visit to the castle in a negative way.

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how to get there

From Nagoya Station, take the Higashiyama Subway Line to Sakae Station and change to the Meijo Subway Line to Shiyakusho Station. From the nearest exit, it is a 3 minute walk to the castle's east gate.

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hours and fees

Hours:	9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)
Closed:	December 29 to January 1
Admission:	500 yen

news and reports

	Nagoya Cherry Blossom Report April 9, 2009
	Nagoya Cherry Blossom Report March 30, 2009

travel community

Users who have been to Nagoya: 539
Users who have been to Nagoya Castle: 290

1st of 9 most visited sights in Nagoya.
54th of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

Rating by users:		recommended (78/100, 170 votes)
Rating by staff:		recommended
Overall Rating:		outstanding

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hotels & ryokan

Nagoya Kanko Hotel Spacious hotel in central Nagoya two mins from Fushimi station. Numerous facilities include banquet halls, gym, and beauty salon. Ichi Fuji Inn - quaint Nagoya ryokan This traditional ryokan (Japanese-style inn) is located in Nagoya, just a 4 min train ride from the famous Nagoya Dome.

tours and packages

Nagoya Festival Historical Parade See Nagoya's most famous festival with parades of warriors in full samurai costume. 2009 World Cosplay Summit Tour World Cosplay Summit tours departing from Tokyo, Nagoya or Centrair Airport. Nagoya Tours Various tours and travel packages for Nagoya and surroundings.

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