Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle (名古屋城) is a historic castle located in Nagoya, the capital city of Aichi Prefecture in central Japan. The castle was built in the early 17th century by the feudal lord Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was also the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, a dynasty that ruled Japan from 1603 to 1867.

The castle was destroyed during World War II but was later reconstructed in the 1950s, using traditional methods and materials. Today, Nagoya Castle is a popular tourist destination and a symbol of the city’s rich cultural heritage.

The castle complex consists of several buildings and structures, including the main castle tower, which is an impressive five-story structure with a golden shachihoko (a mythical creature with the head of a tiger and the body of a fish) on top. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding city.

In addition to the castle, the surrounding parks, including the Tokugawa Art Museum, are also popular tourist attractions.

Getting there

From Nagya Station to Nagoya Castle:

Bus	Nagoya Station Meitetsu Bus Center ↓ Bus Number 31 ↓ 17 minutes (7 stops) Shiyakusho Bus Stop Nagoya Castle (Cost 210 yen)
Walk	About 34 minutes (2.3 km)

Details

Hours	9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Admission	Adults: 500 yen
Phone	+81 52-231-1700
Address	1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0031
Official Website	https://www.nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp/