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Castles near Nagoya

49 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest landmark is also the most famous: Nagoya Castle, ranked #112 of 8,133 worldwide, 1 km north-west of the city centre. The oldest dated site in the circle is Iwamura Castle, founded 1185.

Every one of them stands in Japan — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Nagoya

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 1 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 14 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q11751.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Nagoya?

The Castlemap atlas maps 49 landmarks (30 castles · 19 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Nagoya, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Nagoya?

Nagoya Castle, a castle 1 km north-west of the city centre.

What is the oldest castle near Nagoya?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Iwamura Castle, founded 1185 — 53 km east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Gifu (30 km) · Okazaki (35 km) · Yokkaichi (35 km) · Hikone (60 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.