Nagoya Castle Complete Travel Guide
Nagoya Castle is central Aichi's signature landmark, a rebuilt Edo-period keep topped by golden shachihoko ornaments and paired with the meticulously restored Hommaru Palace, making it an easy half-day stop for anyone visiting Nagoya.
Quick Facts
Best Things to Do
- Walk through the reconstructed Hommaru Palace, rebuilt with traditional materials and finished in 2018, for the most detailed interior on site.
- View the castle keep from the grounds and take a photo with a full-scale golden shachihoko replica.
- Explore the stone walls, moat, and turrets that survive from the original Edo-period construction.
- Walk the castle park in spring for cherry blossoms or check the calendar for seasonal festivals in summer, autumn, and New Year.
Tickets and Fees
Checked in July 2026: adult admission is yen 500 at the gate, with no advance booking required for general entry. The castle is closed on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a holiday). Note that the official website has flagged a fee change starting October 1, 2026, so confirm current pricing before a visit after that date.
How to Get There
About a 5 to 12 minute walk from Shiyakusho Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Meijo Line, reached from Nagoya Station via a transfer at Sakae Station. It is roughly a 25-minute walk from Nagoya Station if you prefer to walk.
Nearby Attractions
For a full Owari-area castle theme, pair this with Inuyama Castle, one of Japan's original surviving castle keeps north of the city, or visit Atsuta Shrine, Nagoya's most important Shinto shrine.
Book Before You Go
Use official information for opening hours and ticket rules, then book tours or tickets only when they fit your route.