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Nagoya Castle

Castle

Part of Nagoya

Prefecture

Aichi

Type

Castle

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About This Destination

Castle with golden shachi roof ornaments and a faithfully reconstructed Honmaru Palace.

Nagoya Castle, built in 1612 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, is one of Japan's largest and most important castles. The castle is instantly recognizable by its pair of golden shachi (mythical dolphin-like creatures) perched on the roof of the main tower. The Honmaru Palace, painstakingly reconstructed using traditional techniques and completed in 2018, showcases vivid painted fusuma sliding doors and elaborate wooden carvings. The castle grounds are also famous for their cherry blossoms in spring.

Location

Prefecture: Aichi

Address: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Nearest Station: Shiyakusho

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–16:30

Closed: Closed from 29 December to 1 January. Closures may change because of events.

Hours note: Last entry to Honmaru Palace and the Nishinomaru Okura Castle Treasure Hall is at 16:00. The main keep is currently closed.

Hours and fees checked against the official site on 9 October 2026.

Best time to visit: Spring (late March to early April) for cherry blossoms around the keep and its golden shachi dolphins

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Visitor Information

Credit Cards: Accepted

Food Options: Kinshachi Yokocho food court with local Nagoya cuisine nearby

Access

Aichi, Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Nagoya Castle?

Take the Nagoya subway Meijo Line to Shiyakusho Station, from which it is about a 5-minute walk.

What is Nagoya Castle famous for?

It is famous for the golden shachihoko tiger-fish ornaments on the roof and the beautifully reconstructed Hommaru Palace with its painted sliding screens.