Okazaki Castle

Castle / Ruins of Castle
Considered one of Japan’s 100 most famous castles, Okazaki Castle is famous as the birthplace of the mighty shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. After the Battle of Okehazama, Ieyasu re-took the castle from the Imagawa clan and achieved independence. Thereafter, Ieyasu moved his base of operations to Hamamatsu Castle in 1570. Until he defeated the Toyotomi clan at the Battle of Osaka in 1615, Tanaka Yoshimasa, a member of the Toyotomi clan, was the lord of the castle. After Ieyasu unified the country, high status hereditary daimyo lords, whose families had supported Ieyasu, inherited the lordship of the castle. Inside the castle, each floor contains displays of historical materials focusing on a different theme. From the observation room, visitors can get a sweeping view of Okazaki. The castle is also renowned for its beautiful cherry blossoms in spring.

Spot details

Address
Aichi Pref. Okazakishi Kouseichou 561-1 map map Map
Phone
0564222122
Hours
[Okazaki Castle]9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed
[Okazaki Castle]The end of the year(12/29-12/31)
Fees
[Admission fee]
[Adults(Junior high school students and older)]300yen
[Children(5 years old and above)]150yen
Parking Lot
Available(150spaces)
※100yen per 30 minutes
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Available(OKAZAKI WiFi)
English Menu
Available
Note
*6Monday16Sunday-1Monday 2023 Closed for renewal construction
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
Yes
Average budget
[Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
No (because there are only stairs)
Infant friendly
Available
Pet friendly
Yes (only OK to hold or put in a box)

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

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  • A small, well maintained castle with a beautiful park
    5.0 Reviewed : 2023.05.06
    I have been coming to this castle for 40 years. It has been newly renovated and has artifacts that history buffs will enjoy. The castle grounds are beautiful any time of the year, but especially when...
  • Nakajima brothers, where are you?
    5.0 Reviewed : 2021.07.05
    Okazaki is one of the Japanese towns I bring in my heart, as a Formula One and motorsports enthusiast I’ll always associate it with Satoru Nakajima and his sons Kazuki and Daisuke, who were all born...
  • Dream Castle
    5.0 Reviewed : 2020.11.14
    Very well preservation of ancient artifacts, the entrance is free for all, people can enjoy with their loved one. Specially travels are looking for a place which they can take back in thier...

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