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Nagoya · Honmaru
Plan for the palace, grounds and exterior views.
Nagoya Castle is best approached with the current access conditions in mind: the castle keep interior is closed. The reconstructed Honmaru Palace, stonework and grounds still offer a substantial visit, with time to look beyond the familiar tower view.
- Hours
- 09:00–16:30
- Palace entry
- Reach the palace entrance by 16:00
- Admission
- Adult ¥1,000
- Keep interior
- Closed to visitors
- Year-end closure
- 29 December–1 January
- Suggested time
- 1½–2 hours
Put Honmaru Palace first
The palace entrance is about a ten-minute walk from the main and east gates. Reaching a castle gate at 16:00 is too late for palace admission, so leave a useful margin. Follow the indoor photography and footwear instructions and allow extra time when entry queues form.
Understand the current ticket
The adult admission changed to ¥1,000 on 1 October 2026. Exterior views of the keep do not imply access inside it. Tokugawaen Garden is a separate destination across the city; a combined ticket does not remove the need to plan transport and opening hours.
Location & access
Nagoya Castle
1-1 Honmaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya
Neighbourhood
Nagoya · Honmaru
Use Nagoyajo Station on the Meijo subway line and follow signs to the castle entrance.
Keep exploring
Sources & planning links
Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.