Nagoya Castle
4.2 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Historical Place・Point Of Interest・Establishment
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
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Address
1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0031, Japan
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What other travelers are saying about Nagoya Castle
Veritably beautiful castle in the he❤️rt of Nagoya! We've had a lovely time walking in the serene castle grounds in perfect weather!
The symbol of Nagoya Castle is the golden Shachihoko tiger-fish ornaments adorning the roof of the massive tower keep. A pity the main castle tower is closed due to reno but we can still do the tour of Hanomaru Palace (entry till 4pm) and check out the outer part of the castle at a leisurely pace.
Nagoya Castle is the city's most famous landmark for Hanami 花見 "Flower Viewing". Be it early or in full bloom, the blossoms of Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) and Ume (Plum Blossoms) never fail to captivate camera-happy sightseers (locals or visitors alike) with their subtle shades of pink splendor. Oh yes, there's a pair of Sika deer🦌🦌 grazing in the dried up moat.
Overall a delightful, well-maintained place to explore and experience the Edo period. Of course, the souvenir store and soft-serve stand are not to be skipped!
see you latté
Apr 4, 2025
Very good place to visit. The main entrance has three ticket counters but only the right most one takes credit card. The others only cash.
The main building is closed to public.
But there is a big restored complex in the middle that can be visited with impressive wood and art work.
There is two more places to visit (bath and south tower) but they are easy to miss and if found bring some time as there is limited visitors allowed at once
There is also free guides and free performances
Eric Berberich
Mar 23, 2025
As of January 2025, you still cannot enter the castle due to renovations so please keep that in mind. However you’re still able to walk around the castle and also enter the living quarters which is really nice and well maintained.
I visited on a Saturday in the afternoon around 3pm and though it was crowded, was well managed. I think it was also great timing as I got to see the sunset which bounced off the castle walls which was gorgeous. But if you wanna avoid big crowds, I’d suggest coming on weekdays.
Lastly there’s a great matcha ice cream stand near the castle; single soft serve was ¥500 but delicious and good value.
S C
Jan 21, 2025
definitely worth a visit. it has a nice garden with multiple buildings to explore. be aware that you might have to queue for some. unfortunately the main attraction wasn’t open to visitors at that time so we only took a walk around it. the café’s and ice creams there are very pricey, be aware.
Kaiwen Wu
Mar 28, 2025
Nagoya Castle is a beautiful historical site with impressive architecture and well-maintained grounds. The golden shachihoko on the roof is iconic, and the reconstructed Hommaru Palace is detailed and elegant inside. Although the main tower is still under reconstruction and can’t be entered, there’s still plenty to see and enjoy. The gardens are peaceful, and I even caught a samurai performance which was a nice touch. Entrance is affordable, and it’s a great stop if you’re into history or traditional Japanese culture. Would’ve been 5 stars if the main keep was open!
Archimedes
Mar 31, 2025
