Halfway between Tokyo and Osaka is Japan’s 3rd largest city, Nagoya. Nagoya Castle is the icon of the city, with a white walled and jade green roof tiled main tower, adorned with two 1200kg gold kinshachi statues.

In this article:

Nagoya Castle
Hommaru Castle
Map of castle buildings and landmarks
How to get to Nagoya Castle
Opening hours and admission cost
When to visit (events & festivals)
Traveler?s tips
Other things to do near Nagoya

The castle suffered a similar fate to many other sites in Japan and was destroyed during World War II. The main castle tower was rebuilt soon after the war and the reconstruction of Hommaru Palace began in 2009.
Visitors to the castle should allow half a day to explore the castle, its buildings and the surrounding grounds, as well as tour Hommaru Palace. The castle is located in the heart of the city, close to notable buildings like the Aichi Prefectural Office, Nagoya Noh Theatre and the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium (where national sumo tournaments are held). Nagoya Castle
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The castle is one of Japan’s largest flatland castles.
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Entry sign to Nagoya Castle near the bus stop (HDR Photo)
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Visitors enter the castle through the main gate. This gate was destroyed along with the main castle tower during World War II and rebuilt at the same time. Tickets for the castle are purchased from the ticket booths next to the main gate.
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