Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle is a stone Japanese castle (hirajiro) and is recognized as a Special Historic Site of Japan and an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It is also a Place of Scenic Beauty and is part of the three great castles and 100 Fine Castles of Japan. This site is the 43rd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
December is the driest month with about 54 mm of rain. August is the warmest month, with daily highs of about 31 °C and daily lows of about 23 °C. The wettest period is from June to September. September has the most rain at about 242 mm, while June and July each have about 226 mm.
The castle is 259 km from Tokyo. You can reach the area via Nagoya Airport / JASDF Komaki Air Base, which is 8 km away, or Chubu Centrair International Airport, located 37 km away. You can combine a visit to the castle with a trip to Atsuta Shrine, which is 6.6 km away. The castle is open from 09:00 to 16:30. Admission is ¥500 for adults, and junior high school students and younger can visit for free.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is September, with about 242 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 61 | 76 | 132 | 142 | 180 | 226 | 226 | 143 | 242 | 141 | 90 | 54 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
