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NAGOYA CASTLE
Nagoya Castle is one of the three greatest castles in Japan. Many parts of Nagoya Castle are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
Nagoya Castle, along with Himeji Castle and Kumamoto Castle, is one of the three greatest castles in
Japan. Nagoya Castle was originally built by the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. Nagoya Castle remained the home of Owari Tokugawa clan of Tokugawa family until 1868. Nagoya Castle is a classic Japanese Castle.
Main and Sub Donjon Nagoya Castle
In 1945, during the WWII, American bombs destroyed many parts of Nagoya Castle including the main donjon, however, many of the paintings inside, some gates, some towers were survived and are designated as Important Cultural Properties. The main donjon (tower) of Nagoya Castle was reconstructed in 1959 and other parts are still on the way.
Main Donjon Nagoya Castle
The pair of golden fish-like statues on top of the donjon is called ‘Kinshachi‘ and is the symbol of Nagoya Castle. When Tokugawa Ieyasu built the castle in 1610, 215 kg of gold was used for the statues, while 88 kg for the current ones. Kinshachi has been stolen four times since they were installed and all of the thieves have been arrested, fortunately.
Kinshachi Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle Pictures: Many more pictures of Nagoya Castle can be seen in our picture gallery.
Nagoya Castle Access
Admission Fees: Adult 500 Yen
Open: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Entrance to the donjon until 4:00 p.m.)
Access: Train
Subway - Meijo Line - Shiyakusho (City Hall) stop M07
Subway - Tsurumai Line - Sengencho stop M05
Meitetsu Seto Line - Higashi-ote Station.
