Nagoya Castle Basic Information
Address1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi
AdmissionAdults 500 yen; junior high school students and younger free (adults scheduled to become 1,000 yen from October 1, 2026)
Hours9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (entry to Honmaru Palace and the Nishinomaru Okura Museum until 4:00 p.m.)
ClosedDecember 29-31 and January 1
Access5-minute walk from Exit 7 of Nagoyajo Station on the Meijo subway line
HighlightsStone walls and masons' marks, three surviving corner turrets, the Ninomaru Garden, and Honmaru Palace
Castle seals / stampsGoshuin-style castle stamps are sold at the shop near the keep and the Nishinomaru Okura Museum. A Japan's Top 100 Castles stamp is available.
Suggested visit time2-3 hours, or half a day for a thorough lap
NotesThe main keep is currently closed for exterior viewing only. A wooden reconstruction project is underway.
Solo Visit NoteThe grounds are spacious, so wear comfortable shoes. Once you start hunting for masons' marks, time disappears. In summer, the Nishinomaru Okura Museum is a good cool-down spot.
