Nagoya Castle (名古屋城) is one of Japan’s most important and iconic castles — the symbol of Nagoya and a cornerstone of Tokugawa power. The essential points you should know:
Nagoya Castle was originally completed in 1615 under Tokugawa Ieyasu, topped with its famous golden shachihoko ornaments and built as the seat of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa clan. It was Japan’s first castle designated a National Treasure before being heavily damaged in the 1945 air raids.
🏯 What You’ll See Today
Main Keep (Tenshu) – Exterior Only
The current keep is a 1959 ferro‑concrete reconstruction, but closed to the public due to earthquake‑safety concerns.
A full wooden reconstruction is planned, though delayed and not expected before 2032.
Hommaru Palace (本丸御殿) – Fully Rebuilt & Open
The highlight of the castle today.
Reconstructed using traditional materials and techniques, completed in 2018.
Features gorgeous Shoin‑style rooms, gold‑leaf screens, and reception halls once used by visiting shoguns.
Castle Grounds
Massive stone walls, moats, and surviving Edo‑period watchtowers.
Beautiful in cherry blossom season (late March–early April).
Kinshachi Yokocho, the food street outside the gates, offers Nagoya‑meshi specialties.
Admission: Adults ¥500, free for junior high and younger.
🧭 Quick Historical Timeline
1610–1615: Built by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
1945: Destroyed in air raids.
1959: Main keep reconstructed in concrete.
2009–2018: Hommaru Palace rebuilt in traditional style.
Nagoya Castle was completed in 1615 by the Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Topped with golden shachihoko, votive tiger-fish roof devices, and boasting the largest floorspace of any tower keep, Nagoya Castle and its magnificent Hommaru Palace were operated as a military facility. Nagoya Castle was Japan’s first castle to be designated a National Treasure. Even after wartime air raid destruction, it was deemed historically important enough to be designated a National Historic Site. Restoration work being carried out is returning Nagoya Castle to original condition.
名古屋城由幕府将军德川家康于1615年建成。城顶饰以金色鯱驮，屋顶饰以象征祭祀的虎鱼纹饰，并拥有当时日本所有天守阁中最大的建筑面积。名古屋城及其宏伟的本丸御所曾作为军事设施使用。名古屋城是日本第一座被指定为国宝的城堡。即使在战时遭受空袭破坏后，它仍然因其重要的历史意义而被指定为国家历史遗迹。目前正在进行的修复工作旨在使名古屋城恢复其原貌。
名古屋城最初于1615年由德川家康下令建造，城顶饰有著名的金色雉驮，是德川家尾张支的府邸。它是日本第一座被指定为国宝的城堡，但在1945年的空袭中遭到严重破坏。
🏯 今日景点
天守阁（Tenshu）——仅外观
目前的天守阁是1959年用钢筋混凝土重建的，但由于抗震安全隐患，不对公众开放。
计划进行全面的木结构重建，但工程延期，预计要到2032年才能完工。
本丸御殿（Hommaru Palace）——已完全重建并开放
今日名古屋城的亮点。
采用传统材料和工艺重建，于2018年竣工。
拥有华丽的书院式房间、贴金屏风以及曾接待来访将军的接待大厅。
城内庭院
高大的石墙、护城河以及保存完好的江户时代烽火台。
樱花盛开时节（3月下旬至4月上旬）景色尤为美丽。
城门外的金八横丁（Kinshachi Yokocho）是一条美食街，提供名古屋特色美食。
📍 位置及交通
地址：爱知县名古屋市中区本丸1-1 邮编：460-0031
电话：052-231-1700
最近的车站：
名古屋城站（名城线）7号出口 → 步行5分钟。
或从名古屋站乘坐Me~guru观光巴士（25分钟）。
🕒 开放时间及门票
开放时间：9:00–16:30（最后入场时间16:00）
闭馆时间：12月29日至1月1日
门票：成人500日元，初中及以下儿童免费。
🧭 历史概况
1610–1615年：由德川家康建造。
1945年：在空袭中被毁。
1959年：主天守阁以混凝土重建。
2009年至2018年：本丸御殿以传统风格重建。
Nagoya Castle (名古屋城) is one of Japan’s most important and iconic castles — the symbol of Nagoya and a cornerstone of Tokugawa power. The essential points you should know:
Nagoya Castle was originally completed in 1615 under Tokugawa Ieyasu, topped with its famous golden shachihoko ornaments and built as the seat of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa clan. It was Japan’s first castle designated a National Treasure before being heavily damaged in the 1945 air raids.
🏯 What You’ll See Today
Main Keep (Tenshu) – Exterior Only
The current keep is a 1959 ferro‑concrete reconstruction, but closed to the public due to earthquake‑safety concerns.
A full wooden reconstruction is planned, though delayed and not expected before 2032.
Hommaru Palace (本丸御殿) – Fully Rebuilt & Open
The highlight of the castle today.
Reconstructed using traditional materials and techniques, completed in 2018.
Features gorgeous Shoin‑style rooms, gold‑leaf screens, and reception halls once used by visiting shoguns.
Castle Grounds
Massive stone walls, moats, and surviving Edo‑period watchtowers.
Beautiful in cherry blossom season (late March–early April).
Kinshachi Yokocho, the food street outside the gates, offers Nagoya‑meshi specialties.
📍 Location & Access
Address: 1‑1 Honmaru, Naka‑ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460‑0031
Phone: 052‑231‑1700
Nearest Station:
Nagoyajō Station (Meijō Line), Exit 7 → 5‑minute walk.
Or take the Me~guru tourist bus from Nagoya Station (25 minutes).
🕒 Hours & Admission
Open: 9:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00)
Closed: Dec 29–Jan 1
Admission: Adults ¥500, free for junior high and younger.
🧭 Quick Historical Timeline
1610–1615: Built by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
1945: Destroyed in air raids.
1959: Main keep reconstructed in concrete.
2009–2018: Hommaru Palace rebuilt in traditional style.
Nagoya Castle was completed in 1615 by the Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Topped with golden shachihoko, votive tiger-fish roof devices, and boasting the largest floorspace of any tower keep, Nagoya Castle and its magnificent Hommaru Palace were operated as a military facility. Nagoya Castle was Japan’s first castle to be designated a National Treasure. Even after wartime air raid destruction, it was deemed historically important enough to be designated a National Historic Site. Restoration work being carried out is returning Nagoya Castle to original condition.
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