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The castle tower (tenshukaku）has two shining Kinshachi, Golden Tiger-fish roof ornaments shining, and the majestic Hommaru palace is decorated with wall and screen paintings.
One of the largest castles in Japan, built in the early Edo period on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo shogunate, the five-story castle tower is topped with shining two Kinshachi, one male and one female that has become a symbol of Nagoya.
The Hommaru Palace, built in 1615 as a residence for the feudal lord and a place for politics, is also worth seeing.
It was burnt down with the castle tower in the war in 1945, but the wooden reconstruction work started in 2009 and was completed and opened to the public in 2018.
The interior is beautifully decorated with wall and screen paintings by the “Kano School”, a group of painters active from the Muromachi to Edo periods.
In 1634, the most gorgeous and luxurious "Jorakuden" was added to the building, and it served as a lodging place for the shogun of Edo when heading to Kyoto.
The cherry blossoms and the castle tower (tenshukaku).
The stone wall built with the leading act of Kato Kiyomasa is magnificent.
The Kinshachi shining on the roof is a symbol of Nagoya.
It is also beautifully lit up at night.
Hommaru Palace which was completed and opened to the public in 2018 after the wooden restoration work was completed.
"Ichigenkan (Entrance hall)" with pictures of tigers and leopards.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
Nagoya Castle is grand and impressive, and the golden shachihoko on the roof really stand out. It’s one of Nagoya’s iconic landmarks. Inside, there are plenty of historical artifacts on display, along with beautiful garden views. It’s worth taking your time to explore.
Nagoya Castle is one of the must-visit attractions when traveling to Nagoya. It’s very easy to get to, with convenient subway access. Even on a weekday, there were still many tourists, and the area felt lively.
Unfortunately, the castle tower was under renovation during my visit, so I couldn’t go inside. Still, the impressive architecture, golden shachihoko decorations, and garden scenery were well worth seeing. It made for a wonderful travel memory.
Meiji Mura is a fun place with a great sense of history.
The scenery is beautiful, and the sightseeing route is well planned.
It was under renovation, so we couldn’t go up. Looking forward to seeing its new look after the work is finished.
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