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The Beauty of Nagoya Castle
Michael MightyViewing the beautiful landscape and well preserved architecture of the Nagoya Castle.
Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle is located in Aichi Prefecture and was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Notice
The wooden restoration of Nagoya Castle’s main tower keep is delayed and there is no scheduled completion date. Visitors cannot enter the structure anymore as it is not considered earthquake resistant.
The Hommaru Palace, completed in 1615, served as the official residence and administrative seat of the Owari-Tokugawa clan. Together with the tower walls, the Hommaru Palace was one of the first palace buildings to be declared a national treasure in 1930. In 1945, however, it was destroyed in the air raids of the war. Using existing architectural plans from the Edo period (1603-1868) and other historical resources, the palace was authentically rebuilt in 2018 and thus regained its former glory.
The adjacent Ni-no-maru garden, which was used both privately and officially by the successive lords of Nagoya Castle, was once Japan's largest garden that bordered the living quarters of a prince.
Overview
Address
1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi (Map) (Directions)Hours
9:00 - 16:30 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
9:00 - 16:30
Tuesday
9:00 - 16:30
Wednesday
9:00 - 16:30
Thursday
9:00 - 16:30
Friday
9:00 - 16:30
Saturday
9:00 - 16:30
Sunday
9:00 - 16:30
Holidays
9:00 - 16:30
Phone Number
052-231-1700Website
General Amenities
- Paid parking
- Free guides/pamphlets
- Restroom
Payment Method
- Pay by cash
- Credit cards accepted
- Electronic money accepted
- Credit card - Visa
- Credit card - Mastercard
- Credit card - JCB
What's unique
- National Treasure
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