Nagoya Castle

名古屋城

Nagoya Castle is the symbol of Nagoya. Tokugawa Ieyasu began building it in 1610 as a residence for his son Yoshinao, and it was completed in 1615. The castle burned down in the war, and in 1959 the five-story main tower keep with its golden shachi ornaments was rebuilt. Hommaru Palace, rebuilt with traditional methods, fully opened to the public on June 8, 2018. At present the main tower keep cannot be entered while a reconstruction project is under way.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

9:00–16:30. Entry to the castle grounds until 16:00.

Closed

Closed December 29 – January 1.

Admission

Adults 1,000 yen; junior high school students and younger free (new fees from October 1, 2026).

Getting there

5-minute walk from Exit 7 of Nagoyajo Station on the Meijo Subway Line.

Also reachable from Higashi-ote Station on the Meitetsu Seto Line.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

The main tower keep and some other buildings cannot be entered at present.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Shoes must be removed at the Hommaru Palace entrance; visitors with bare feet or stockings can use the slippers provided.
Flash photography is not allowed inside the Hommaru Palace, to protect the paintings.
It is about a 10-minute walk from the Main or East Gate to the Hommaru Palace, and you must reach the palace entrance before 4:00 pm.
Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Aichi and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.