Great way to understand Japanese culture through intricate architecture. A nice long stroll throughout the palace compound. This castle are not as busy as Osaka Castle.
Note:
Admission fees is ¥500 per person.
Please bring umbrella on a sunny day. The sun can be sweltering. Please bring drinking water as well.
While guests cannot enter the main castle/tower, this site is still very interesting and well worth the 500 yen entrance fee. Pay via cash or card. You can enter the restored palace/guest house, roam the extensive garden and grounds (with many historical or explanatory markers), view ruins, and view the progress on the restoration of the massive stone walls. If you do not speak/read Japanese, note that you will want Google Lens to translate signs as most are only in Japanese. Also, make sure you have a 100 yen coin for the lockers for anything over the size of a small purse or cross-body bag if visiting the palace. You should also bring/wear socks if you visit the palace, as you must remove shoes. They do have slippers to borrow if you don't have any, though. It is easy to reach the castle by bus or subway (that is, if you're familiar with the bus and subway systems of Japan). The castle is adjacent to the Nagoya City Hall, the Aichi Prefecture buildings, a war museum, a large park (which is probably lovely when the wisteria are blooming and when there is not a ton of construction), as well as a brand-new, massive concert arena. This area of the city does NOT have a lot of corner shops (7-eleven, Lawson, Family Mart), but it does have a few shops and restaurants nearby. I'm not a huge fan of Starbucks, but good coffee has been hard to come by in Japan and finding the large and busy Starbucks a short distance from the castle was a relief on a warm day
Nice Castle, wasn’t able to go up the castle under renovation, but we went to a rebuilt portion. Beautiful art work in the rooms on the walls and even on the ceiling in one room. There was no wait in a Wednesday at 10:00am. Had a good time, well worth the 500Yen.
Great to visit a lovely castle in Japan that is not as busy as Osaka but just as beautiful.
The moat is empty at the moment but the visual was still lovely with all the greenery in the moat.
Entry fee is very low and there is a lot to see and enjoy.
Quite accessible but the gravelly paths might be trouble for some.
The vast castle grounds of Nagoya Castle include broad walkways and shady spots ideal for a leisurely stroll. Even though the site appears spectacular from the outside, some people may find the restored Honmaru Palace disappointing because no historical objects are on show and other areas are still being built. It may not be worth the admission price for all tourists because it places more emphasis on architectural beauty than historical significance. Nonetheless, the grounds are excellent for shooting photos, especially with the imposing castle tower in the background, and they provide a complimentary photo memento. It's still an excellent stop for a beautiful walk and cultural understanding, especially if you're already close by, because it has lots of trees and quiet spots.
