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Nagoya Castle & Osu Kannon Temple

Nagoya, Japan

Nagoya Castle & Osu Kannon Temple

DETAILS

  • 4
    hrs Estimate Duration

Visit Nagoya’s iconic namesake castle and an ornate temple dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first shogun of the Edo Period, ordered the castle’s construction in 1612 to secure the strategically important Tokaido Road. One of the largest castles in Japan, most of its buildings were destroyed during World War II. It was later meticulously reconstructed to resemble the original building, and as you will see it is magnificent. Tokugawa was also instrumental in the placement of Osu Kannon Temple, as he had it moved to its present location in the early 17th century.


As beautiful as the building is, the temple is more well known for its library of 15,000 Japanese and Chinese texts, the most valuable being the oldest handwritten copy of Japan’s early history. You will also have the chance to shop in a nearby arcade, where you will find merchandise ranging from exquisite kimonos to the latest electronics.


Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 2.5 hours of walking. At the Honmaru Palace, participants must walk for approximately 0.5 mile from the parking lot to the entrance of the Palace. There are 30 steps to negotiate in order to access the main hall of Osu Kannon Temple, otherwise the surface is flat within the temple precincts. Participants will have free time to explore the shopping arcade. This tour is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, can make their way on and off the coach and have a companion to assist them. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes are suggested. Socks are recommended, as shoes must be removed upon entry to Nagoya Castle Honmaru Palace. The main donjon of Nagoya Castle will be under construction and the entire structure is scheduled to be dismantled from March 2020. Participants will not be able to see the main donjon of the castle, but will be able to visit the castle grounds and enter the Honmaru Palace. Due to the main donjon being unavailable for visits, congestion has been seen at the Honmaru Palace by which tour timings can be affected depending on day of visit. No photography or video is allowed inside Nagoya Castle.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours
Historical Landmarks

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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