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Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle · 名古屋城
Walk through the restored rooms of Honmaru Palace at Nagoya Castle to see ornate wall paintings, ceilings and wood decoration. Compare the decoration in different rooms.
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Visitor information
Admission
Individual adult admission ¥1,000; junior high age and younger free, effective 1 October 2026. Nagoya’s senior resident price is ¥300, requiring the city-issued senior benefit booklet and documents establishing address, age and identity. Group and Tokugawaen combined tickets are separate.
Opening hours
09:00–16:30. Enter Honmaru Palace/Nishinomaru Treasure House by 16:00 at each building. Allow walking from main/east gates; the main-gate-to-palace entrance walk is roughly 10 minutes.
What to see at Nagoya Castle
Different paintings and decoration in each room
Restored Honmaru Palace connects rooms with wall paintings, ceilings and wood decoration. Enjoy comparing the designs as you move between them.
How to get to Nagoya Castle
Take the Meijo Line to Nagoyajo. Walk roughly five minutes from exit 7 to Nagoya Castle. Alternatively, walk roughly 12 minutes from Tsurumai Line Sengencho exit 1.
Visiting tips
The keep interior is closed
The keep interior is currently closed. Choose Honmaru Palace for an interior visit within the castle. Allow queues and shoe removal.
Nagoya Castle: facility/visitor guidance Main gate to palace entrance
Closed 29 December–1 January
Closed 29 December–1 January. Check official dated guidance for event-related changes.
Tickets for Nagoya Castle
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Questions about Nagoya Castle
Can I enter Nagoya Castle’s keep?
The keep interior is closed. Visit restored Honmaru Palace for interior paintings and decoration instead.
Nagoya Castle: facility/visitor guidance Honmaru Palace restoration, wall paintings and decoration
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