Inuyama Castle

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Inuyama Castle keep (Photo: Suikotei / CC BY-SA 4.0)

Inuyama Castle is the oldest of twelve originally preserved castles in Japan (ie castles that have survived intact natural disasters and wars since the end of the feudal era in 1867). It is also the smallest of the five castles whose main towers are designated as a national treasure. The other four castles are in Himeji, Matsumoto, Hikone and Matsue.

Overview

Address

65-2 Kita Koken, Inuyama (Directions)

Hours

9:00 - 17:00 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 17:00
Thursday 9:00 - 17:00
Friday 9:00 - 17:00
Saturday 9:00 - 17:00
Sunday 9:00 - 17:00
Holidays 9:00 - 17:00

Price

¥550

Phone Number

0568-61-1711

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

General Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Restroom
  • Souvenir shop

Access

The castle can be reached from Inuyamayuen or Inuyama station. Inuyamaen station is closer to the castle but you also can get off at Inuyama station and walk through a long street lined with shops, souvenir shops, restaurants, mochi and green tea shops, one of the snacks famous here in Inuyama.

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