Nagoya Castle, Japanese castle in Naka-ku, Japan
The castle features a main tower with two golden tiger-fish ornaments on its roof and stands within a complex of defensive walls and moats.
Tokugawa Ieyasu ordered the construction of Nagoya Castle in 1609, which became the seat of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa family until 1868.
The reconstructed Honmaru Palace displays traditional Shoin architecture with elaborate painted sliding doors that demonstrate Japanese artistic techniques.
Visitors can reach the castle via the Meijo Subway Line to Nagoyajo Station or take the Meguru tourist loop bus from Nagoya Station.
The castle holds the record for the largest floor space of any tower keep in Japan and maintains stone walls from its original 1612 construction.
Location: Naka-ku
Inception: 1532
Founders: Tokugawa Ieyasu
Made from material: stone
Part of: three great castles, 100 Fine Castles of Japan
Website: https://nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.18556,136.89861
Latest update: September 15, 2025 02:18
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