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Nagoya Castle
名古屋城Aichi · Chubu
Built in 1610 by Tokugawa Ieyasu as a strategic stronghold guarding the Tokaido road, Nagoya Castle was once one of the largest castles in Japan, famous for the pair of gilded shachihoko (mythical dolphin-tiger) ornaments on its roof. The surrounding Honmaru Palace, a meticulous wooden reconstruction of the original Momoyama-era interiors, is now considered one of the finest palace restorations in the country.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Spring (cherry blossoms) and autumn foliage
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.2· 44,709 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Admission
- Adults ¥500; junior-high age and younger free. Includes the grounds and Hommaru Palace. Closed 29 Dec–1 Jan.
- Nearest station
- Shiyakusho Station (Meijo Line)
- Website
- nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–16:30¥500Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tags
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