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
Area: Nishi-Mikawa Area
Phone: 0564222122
Hours: [Okazaki Castle] 9:00-17:00 (Last entry16:30)
Closed: [Okazaki Castle] The end of the year(12/29-12/31)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adults(Junior high school students and older)]200yen
[Children(over 5 years old)]100yen
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)