Had it not been destroyed by the bombing of World War 2, Nagoya Castle would likely be the most splendid castle in Japan today with both an original main keep and the honmaru palace. The palace was rebuilt (completed) in 2018 and is truly a modern National Treasure. Everything from the artwork to the woodwork has been faithfully reproduced using original materials and techniques, even the gold foil covering the trimmings. Currently there is debate about rebuilding the main keep and how it should be done. The palace is a must see for any castle fan or fan of traditional architecture, but don't miss out on the original yagura and the amazing stonework that can also be seen here. Nagoya Castle is even larger than you might think. The ruins around the Sannomaru Bailey area are also worthwhile visiting. There are vast trenches and a lot of stone wall remains. The photos show here are a collection from 3 or 4 distinct trips and I've still missed some areas I'd like to explore further.
Open 9am - 5:30pm; Cloed Dec 29-Jan 1; 500 yen
July 1992; several times in 1995-1996; February 23, 2004; August 8, 2018; August 3, 2019
Nagoya Castle
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Southwest Corner Yagura
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Nagoya Castle - Main Compounds
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Nagoya Castle - Sannomaru Compound
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