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    There were a lot of tourists, but it never felt too crowded. The flow was well organized, and most of the signs had both Chinese and English, so even if you can't read Japanese, it's totally fine.

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    There's an elevator inside the main keep, which is really considerate for seniors or anyone with mobility issues.

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    I recommend buying the pass that includes the main keep, gardens, and other exhibitions. It's the best way to fully explore the entire castle area.

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    The whole area around the castle is filled with all kinds of cherry blossom trees, from pale pink to vibrant pink. It creates a truly enchanting view.

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    I visited when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, and it was absolutely stunning.

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    The main keep was under renovation when I visited, so I couldn't go inside. But the scenery outside was still really worth seeing.

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    My lasting impression of Nagoya Castle is how grand and magnificent it is.

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    Nagoya Castle is so grand and impressive—it's huge and definitely a landmark of the area.

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    The most important feature of Nagoya Castle is the two golden shachihoko on the roof. There's a large model on the first floor that you can check out.

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    Nagoya Castle was almost completely destroyed during air raids in World War II. The current castle was rebuilt in 1959. Its most distinctive feature is the pair of golden shachihoko on the roof of the main keep, which are also a symbol of Nagoya.

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