Inuyama, Aichi / 国宝 犬山城
Inuyama Castle (National Treasure)
One of only five castles designated National Treasures, with Matsumoto, Himeji, Hikone and Matsue; also called Hakutei Castle. It is said to have been built in 1537 by Oda Nobuyasu, uncle of Oda Nobunaga. Until 2004 it was the only privately owned castle in Japan. The keep, of the lookout type with three roofs, four floors and two basement levels, is the oldest surviving style in Japan. A corridor around the top floor looks out over the Kiso River, Mt. Ontake, Gifu Castle and the buildings around Nagoya Station.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Train
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
December 29-31.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
General 1,000 yen, elementary and junior high 200 yen.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
About 17 minutes on foot from Meitetsu Inuyama Station.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Lot 1 (140 cars, 10 buses) and lot 2 (123 cars): 300 yen per hour (500 yen on specified days); lot 3 (150 cars): 200 yen per hour.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
Disabled parking (3 spaces, paid) and multipurpose toilets.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Inuyama, Aichi (Japanese address: 愛知県犬山市犬山北古券65-2)
Official site: https://www.aichi-now.jp/spots/detail/20/
Location
Smaller pins are other spots nearby.
Nearby spots
- No photo yetUrakuen Garden (National Treasure Tea House Joan)AichiLess than 1 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetInuyama Castle TownAichiLess than 1 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetGifu CastleGifu15 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetGifu Kinkazan RopewayGifu16 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetCormorant Fishing on the Nagara River, GifuGifu16 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
- Crowd level
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- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
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Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Local government · https://www.aichi-now.jp/spots/detail/20/Hours, closing days, fees, access, parking, accessibility, description, address and coordinates read from the local government's site.