Written by Adriana Paradiso

Nagoya Castle, first built in the 1610s, was a major, strategic fortress in present-day Nagoya. Most of the castle was destroyed in World War 2 air raids; however, there is an excellent, authentic reconstruction of the Honmaru Palace, the castle’s residential and administrative quarters.

Elsewhere around the castle grounds are some original keeps and stone walls plus a garden with teahouses. Admission is ¥500 (free for kids). Tickets should be bought at the venue.

Nagoya Castle is located in central Nagoya, a 20-minute bus ride from Nagoya Station. For more details, check out our Nagoya Castle guide.

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Look familiar? Nagoya Castle has appeared (and been destroyed) in several Godzilla movies.

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名古屋城
Nagoya
1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
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052-231-1700
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Adults: ¥500
High School students: ¥500
Middle School students: Free
Elementary School students: Free
Seniors: Free
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Premises are wheelchair accessible
Has wheelchair accessible toilets
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  • 0.5 km from Shiyakusho (City Hall) Station Meijō Line (M1)
  • 0.9 km from Meijō Kōen Station Meijō Line (M1)
  • 0.9 km from Sengen-chō Station Tsurumai Line (T5)

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