Nagoya Castle (Japanese: 名古屋城) is a Japanese castle located in Nagoya City (名古屋市), Japan. Nagoya Castle has also historically been called "Golden Castle", since there are two Golden Shachi (金鯱) on either end of the Tenshu (天守) roof.
Tenshu is the highest tower within the castle. Tenshu of Nagoya Castle was constructed in 1612 during the Edo (江戶) period, it was destroyed in 1945 during the bombing in World War II and reconstructed in 1958.
Golden Shachi is a beast from Japanese mythology used as a fire talisman and was later regarded by the Tokugawa (德川) family as a symbol of identity and power.
Each floor of Tenshu is an exhibition hall, displaying cultural relics related to Nagoya Castle.
In addition to the exhibition of antiques, there are many gadgets for tourists to participate in.
After World War II, the Nagoya City Municipal Government merged the original Nagoya Castle and some surrounding lowlands into Mejio Park (名城公園), which became the symbol of Nagoya City.
There is a lift in Tenshu, on the top is a viewing floor. From the top floor, you can see half of the city center of Nagoya.
