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.

During spring

Before a storm

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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.

How to get to and around Nagoya

Open: Daily 9:00 to 16:30, except from December 29 to January 1.
Admission: 500 Yen

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1st of 9 most visited sights in Nagoya.
66th of 385 most visited sights nationwide.

hotels & ryokan

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.

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