Nagoya Castle
名古屋城 · 나카구
Japanese castle located in Nagoya, central Japan
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:53
Welcome to Nagoya Castle, an architectural marvel that stands as a symbol of the city's resilience and the Tokugawa Shogunate's immense power. Originally commissioned in 1610 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the final shogunate…
Listen in the app2The Main Gate and Seimon — Entry into the Inner Sanctum1:31
We begin our physical exploration at the Seimon, or Main Gate. Although the gate you see today is a reconstruction, it follows the traditional 'Masugata' style—a square-shaped defensive entryway designed to trap and confuse…
Listen in the app3Hommaru Palace — The Zenith of Samurai Aesthetics1:39
Directly in front of us lies the Hommaru Palace, widely considered one of the finest examples of Shoin-zukuri architecture in Japan. Completed in 1615, it served as the residence and government offices for the First Lord of the…
Listen in the app4The Golden Shachihoko — Guardians of the Sky1:26
Look up at the roofs of the main keep. Perched on either end of the ridge are the iconic Shachihoko—mythical creatures with the head of a tiger and the body of a carp. …
Listen in the app5Ninomaru Garden — A Scholar’s Retreat1:24
We now move to the Ninomaru Garden, located to the east of the main keep. This is a daimyo-style garden, designed for strolling and contemplation. …
Listen in the app6The Northwest Corner Tower — A Rare Original Survivor1:20
As we walk along the northern moats, we come to one of the most precious structures on the grounds: the Northwest Corner Tower, also known as the 'Kiyosu Yagura.' Unlike the main keep, this tower survived the bombings of World…
Listen in the app7The Ancient Nutmeg Tree — A Living Witness1:18
Near the entrance to the main castle tower stands a natural monument: a massive Japanese Nutmeg tree (Kaya no ki). This tree is estimated to be over 600 years old, meaning it was already a mature specimen when Tokugawa Ieyasu…
Listen in the app8Closing1:37
As we conclude our tour of Nagoya Castle, we find ourselves reflecting on the intersection of memory and reconstruction. This site is not a static museum; it is a dynamic participant in Nagoya's identity. …
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What is Nagoya Castle?
Nagoya Castle is a place in 나카구 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 나카구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 08 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.1856, 136.8986 |
| Last updated |
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