Nagoya Castle

名古屋城

The shachihokos that sit shining atop the castle roof are well-known as a symbol of Nagoya.

This castle was built in 1612. Much of it was lost to fires in battle, but was later restored. The imaginary "shachihokos" (a mythological creature) often seen on the roofs of castles decorate this one as well, but are known as "golden dolphins" because of their golden coloring and are recognized across Japan.

HOURS	9:00am-5:00pm (entrance until 4:30pm), Castle Tower/Honmaru Palace open until 4:30pm (entrance until 4:00pm)
NOTES RE: CLOSINGS	Closed Dec. 29-Jan. 1
COST	Adults 500 yen \| Middle School Students and younger Free／
ADDRESS	1-1 Hommaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi
ACCESS	5 min. walk from Shiyakusho subway station
TEL	052-231-1700
WEBSITE	http://www.nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp/
CREDIT CARD	Not accepted