{"id":1104,"date":"2026-05-17T02:55:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T02:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/?p=1104"},"modified":"2026-10-09T06:43:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:43:42","slug":"2026nagoyatravel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/en\/2026nagoyatravel\/","title":{"rendered":"3-Day Nagoya Itinerary with Kids: Castles, LEGOLAND &#038; Pok\u00e9mon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Trip Concept &amp; Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dad wanting to immerse himself in historic romance, and an 8-year-old son wanting to master the art of play. This Nagoya and Inuyama trip condensed everyone&#8217;s ultimate wish list into one perfect family getaway. <br>We managed to conquer three castles\u2014including a rare original surviving keep\u2014plus Legoland, the Pok\u00e9mon Center, and legendary Nagoya cuisine. Here is our highly repeatable 3-day, 2-night model itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Destination:<\/strong> Aichi Prefecture (Nagoya City, Kiyosu City, Inuyama City)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> January 10 \u2013 January 12, 2026 (3 Days, 2 Nights)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travelers:<\/strong> Family (Wife and 8-year-old Son)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Detailed Itinerary (Our Real Record)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key points<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dates<\/strong>: January 10\u201312, 2026 (2 nights, 3 days), a family of three with our 8-year-old son<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Castles<\/strong>: Kiyosu Castle, Nagoya Castle (Japan&#8217;s Top 100 Castles, Honmaru Palace) and Inuyama Castle (National Treasure, original keep)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fun<\/strong>: a full day at LEGOLAND Japan and Pok\u00e9mon Center Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting around<\/strong>: the whole trip by train (Meitetsu, subway and Aonami Line)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hotel<\/strong>: Hilton Nagoya (Fushimi), right between Nagoya Castle and LEGOLAND<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nagoya food<\/strong>: miso katsu at Yabaton, chicken wings at Sekai no Yamachan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conclusion<\/strong>: LEGOLAND and Nagoya Castle are better on separate days than on the same day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u3010Day 1\u3011Conquering Owari Province Castles &amp; A Night in Nagoya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time<\/th><th>Activity<\/th><th>Details &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>10:40<\/td><td><strong>Kiyosu Castle<\/strong><\/td><td>The springboard castle of the legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga. The view of the red bridge against the keep is breathtaking.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14:30<\/td><td><strong>Nagoya Castle<\/strong><\/td><td>My castle-loving son was absolutely thrilled by the brilliant, reconstructed Honmaru Palace.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16:30<\/td><td><strong>Yabaton (Kinshachi Yokocho)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>A delicious new discovery!<\/strong> This meal completely rewrote my definition of Miso-Katsu (miso pork cutlet).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18:00<\/td><td><strong>Pok\u00e9mon Center Nagoya<\/strong><\/td><td>Visited the newly renovated store at Matsuzakaya. The <strong>stairwell murals<\/strong> are a must-see!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19:00<\/td><td><strong>Hilton Nagoya Check-in<\/strong><\/td><td>Perfectly located in the Fushimi area. Makes evening travel completely hassle-free.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20:00<\/td><td><strong>Hotel Pool<\/strong><\/td><td>A refreshing swim to soothe our legs after a long day of walking around castles.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiyosu Castle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_020615516-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The stunning main keep of Kiyosu Castle viewed across the iconic red bridge\" class=\"wp-image-1043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_020615516-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_020615516-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_020615516-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_020615516-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_020615516-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_020615516-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nagoya Castle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_062033320-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The grand keep of Nagoya Castle under a clear sky\" class=\"wp-image-1044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_062033320-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_062033320-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_062033320-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_062033320-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_062033320-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u3010Day 2\u3011Play All Day! Legoland Fun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time<\/th><th>Activity<\/th><th>Details &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>07:00<\/td><td><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><\/td><td>A lavish hotel buffet where Dad made sure to get a solid dose of protein.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10:00<\/td><td><strong>LEGOLAND Japan<\/strong><\/td><td>The absolute perfect size for elementary school kids! We had a blast trading Minifigures.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19:00<\/td><td><strong>Sekai no Yamachan (Fushimi)<\/strong><\/td><td>A slightly upscale version of the famous chain. Incredible for adults, but maybe a bit too spicy for our son?!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21:00<\/td><td><strong>Relax at Hotel<\/strong><\/td><td>Resting up in our spacious room to prepare for our final castle conquest tomorrow.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u3010Day 3\u3011National Treasure Inuyama Castle &amp; Heading Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Time<\/th><th>Activity<\/th><th>Details &amp; Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>08:30<\/td><td><strong>Hotel Check-out<\/strong><\/td><td>Left our luggage and headed straight out to the National Treasure castle town.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>09:15<\/td><td><strong>Inuyama Castle<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>A National Treasure with an original surviving keep<\/strong>. The panoramic view of the Kiso River from the top floor is unforgettable.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10:30<\/td><td><strong>Castle Town Stroll<\/strong><\/td><td>Enjoyed local street food and souvenir hunting. The historic streets are wonderful just to walk through.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13:00<\/td><td><strong>Depart Nagoya Station<\/strong><\/td><td>Heading home via Shinkansen. Mission accomplished with a bag full of memories and souvenirs!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inuyama Castle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260112_013033786-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The authentic original keep of National Treasure Inuyama Castle\" class=\"wp-image-1047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260112_013033786-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260112_013033786-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260112_013033786-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260112_013033786-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260112_013033786-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260112_013033786-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Deep Dive: Top &#8220;Must-Visit&#8221; Spots Beyond the Castles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pok\u00e9mon Center Nagoya (Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_090536204-1-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The vibrant entrance of the newly renovated Pok\u00e9mon Center Nagoya\" class=\"wp-image-1045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_090536204-1-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_090536204-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_090536204-1-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_090536204-1-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_090536204-1-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recently renovated shop is packed with unique touches celebrating Nagoya culture, making it an absolute blast for both parents and kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Golden Magikarp and Kinshachi:<\/strong> The most eye-catching feature inside is the &#8220;Golden Magikarp&#8221; statue. Its arched pose perfectly mimics Nagoya Castle\u2019s iconic Golden Shachihoko (mythical tiger-headed carp roof ornaments). Having just come from the castle, my son and I immediately geeked out, saying, &#8220;Hey, it&#8217;s just like the Shachihoko we saw earlier!&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_091411623-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"The Golden Magikarp statue mimicking Nagoya's famous golden roof ornaments\" class=\"wp-image-1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_091411623-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_091411623-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_091411623-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_091411623-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_091411623-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The &#8220;Hidden Spot&#8221; Between Floors:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t just look at the shelves! The walls along the staircase connecting the 1st and 2nd floors feature incredible artwork. It\u2019s easy to miss, but it totally immerses you in the Pok\u00e9mon world. I highly recommend taking the stairs to check it out!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why Celebi?:<\/strong> At the entrance, Pikachu and Celebi welcome you. Fun fact: Celebi has been a special symbol for the Nagoya store since it first opened in 2002, representing the bridge between the &#8220;past, present, and future.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Yabaton (Nagoya Castle Kinshachi Yokocho Store)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_080342657-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"A freshly served plate of Yabaton's legendary miso pork cutlet\" class=\"wp-image-1049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_080342657-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_080342657-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_080342657-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_080342657-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_080342657-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be completely honest, I had never actively gone out of my way to choose Miso-Katsu before, but this single meal completely shattered my preconceptions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>My Perception of Miso-Katsu Flipped 180\u00b0:<\/strong> The rich, slightly sweet miso sauce here is phenomenal. Ever since this trip, Miso-Katsu has officially been promoted to a family favorite\u2014so much so that I find myself instinctively choosing it even at local bento shops back home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LEGOLAND Japan Resort<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_054545352-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Nagoya Castle beautifully recreated entirely out of LEGO bricks\" class=\"wp-image-1046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_054545352-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_054545352-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_054545352-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_054545352-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_054545352-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are traveling with elementary school-aged kids, this theme park is an absolute sweet spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Joy of Minimal Wait Times:<\/strong> Perhaps because it was January, lines for the attractions moved incredibly fast. We got off the teacups and were able to walk right back on for the next round. It is completely stress-free for kids who hate standing in long lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minifigure Trading:<\/strong> We brought some old, unused Minifigures from home and traded them with the park staff. My son was completely locked in, having the time of his life choosing his replacements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dad\u2019s Lonely Show Experience:<\/strong> I sent my family ahead to the theater while I paid the bill, planning to meet up inside. Well&#8230; I went to the completely wrong venue. Realizing my mistake too late, I ended up watching a children\u2019s show completely by myself\u2014a hilariously awkward, bittersweet core memory (lol).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sekai no Yamachan Fushimi Store (The Upscale Yamachan)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_094751569-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A mountain of crispy, peppered chicken wings at Sekai no Yamachan\" class=\"wp-image-1048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_094751569-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_094751569-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_094751569-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_094751569-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_094751569-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260111_094751569-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our second night&#8217;s dinner, we headed to the <strong>Fushimi branch<\/strong>, which offers a much calmer, more sophisticated atmosphere than standard locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enjoying Nagoya Specialties in a Mature Space:<\/strong> The chic interior made it incredibly relaxing for the family. However, the legendary peppery Tebasaki (chicken wings) were a bit too spicy for my 8-year-old son. He got a proper initiation into adult flavors!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Where We Stayed: Hotel Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hilton Nagoya<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our base camp, we chose the globally trusted Hilton Nagoya. <br>Combining prime convenience with luxury, it truly earned the title of our family trip&#8217;s &#8220;main fortress.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsID=\"1096\"><div class=\"hotel-button-container\" style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/partners\/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&#038;cid=1962585&#038;hl=en-us&#038;hid=783\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; max-width: 280px; min-width: 150px; padding: 15px 12px; background-color: #20274d; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); transition: transform 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.opacity='0.88'; this.style.transform='translateY(-2px)';\" onmouseout=\"this.style.opacity='1'; this.style.transform='translateY(0)';\">Book on Agoda<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u3010Dad\u2019s Top Highlights\u3011<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Easy walking distance from Fushimi Subway Station. It sits perfectly between Nagoya Castle to the north and Legoland to the south, making daily transit a breeze.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilities &amp; Pool:<\/strong> Features a fantastic <strong>indoor heated pool<\/strong>. Soothing your legs in the water after a long day of logging miles at castles and theme parks feels absolutely heavenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breakfast &amp; Nutrition:<\/strong> A massive buffet spread. As someone keeping up with regular training, I loved the abundance of high-protein options. It provided the ultimate energy charge every single morning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u3010Insider Tip\u3011:<\/strong> If you hold a specific <strong>Amex card<\/strong>, you get an automatic upgrade to <strong>Gold Status<\/strong>. This meant <strong>complimentary breakfast for the entire family<\/strong>! Plus, spending 1.5 million yen annually secures a weekend free night award. If you hit up Hiltons a few times a year, this card is easily the &#8220;strongest equipment&#8221; you can pack for your castle-hunting adventures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u3010Kids &amp; Family Check\u3011<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>My Son\u2019s Reaction:<\/strong> While he absolutely loved the castles and LEGOs, the luxury hotel room and the night swims had him hyped up the entire stay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comfort:<\/strong> The staff\u2019s hospitality was exceptional, making us feel completely welcome with a child. There are also plenty of convenience stores and casual dining options nearby for quick evening runs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u3010Dad\u2019s Final Verdict\u3011<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Premium rest accelerates the next day&#8217;s campaign. If you leverage Amex perks wisely, this stands as the ultimate Nagoya base camp for any family who loves history, castles, and LEGO.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-blogParts post_content\" data-partsID=\"1039\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Shikoku Castle Tour: Itinerary &amp; Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"p-postListWrap\"><ul class=\"p-postList -type-list\"><li class=\"p-postList__item\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/en\/044-nagoya\/\" class=\"p-postList__link\">\n\t\t<div class=\"p-postList__thumb c-postThumb\">\n\t<figure class=\"c-postThumb__figure\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260110_063459292-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-postThumb__img u-obf-cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260110_063459292-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260110_063459292-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260110_063459292-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260110_063459292-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PXL_20260110_063459292-2048x1538.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 960px) 400px, 36vw\" loading=\"lazy\" >\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"c-postThumb__cat icon-folder\" data-cat-id=\"4\">Castle<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-postList__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"p-postList__title\">[Japan Top 100 Castles No. 044] Nagoya Castle: Honmaru Palace Highlights and Shohei Ohtani\u2019s Signature Linking to the Future Main Keep<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-postList__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-postList__times c-postTimes u-thin\">\n\t<time class=\"c-postTimes__posted icon-posted\" datetime=\"2026-05-10\" aria-label=\"\u516c\u958b\u65e5\">May 10, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"p-postList__item\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/en\/kiyosujo\/\" class=\"p-postList__link\">\n\t\t<div class=\"p-postList__thumb c-postThumb\">\n\t<figure class=\"c-postThumb__figure\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_030132024-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-postThumb__img u-obf-cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_030132024-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_030132024-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_030132024-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_030132024-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_030132024-1538x2048.jpg 1538w, https:\/\/www.shirolog.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/PXL_20260110_030132024-scaled.jpg 1922w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 960px) 400px, 36vw\" loading=\"lazy\" >\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"c-postThumb__cat icon-folder\" data-cat-id=\"4\">Castle<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-postList__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"p-postList__title\">[Top 100 Castles of Japan &#8211; Extra Edition] Kiyosu Castle: A Family Guide to the Strategic Hub Where Oda Nobunaga\u2019s Ambition Began<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-postList__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"p-postList__times c-postTimes u-thin\">\n\t<time class=\"c-postTimes__posted icon-posted\" datetime=\"2026-05-10\" aria-label=\"\u516c\u958b\u65e5\">May 10, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q. Can you visit LEGOLAND and Nagoya Castle on the same day?<\/strong><br>A. It&#8217;s possible, but to fully enjoy both we recommend separate days. If you must do both in one day, in winter we suggest Nagoya Castle in the morning and LEGOLAND in the afternoon \u2014 it&#8217;s quieter, so you can still enjoy the rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q. How do you get from Nagoya Castle to LEGOLAND, and how long does it take?<\/strong><br>A. About 45\u201350 minutes by train (Subway Meijo Line from \u201cNagoya-jo\u201d \u2192 change to the Higashiyama Line at Sakae \u2192 change to the Aonami Line at Nagoya \u2192 \u201cKinjo-futo\u201d), or about 35\u201340 minutes by car via the Nagoya Expressway and Isewangan Expressway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q. Can you get around with kids without a car?<\/strong><br>A. We did the whole trip by train. Nagoya&#8217;s main sights are connected by subway and the Aonami Line. Transfers at Nagoya Station involve some walking between lines, so allow about 10 extra minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q. What time does Nagoya Castle close?<\/strong><br>A. The gates close at 16:30, and last entry to the Honmaru Palace is 16:00 (at the time of our visit). Leave plenty of time if you want to see the palace properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q. How do you get to Inuyama Castle from Nagoya?<\/strong><br>A. About 30 minutes by limited express on the Meitetsu Inuyama Line to Inuyama Station. The castle is within walking distance of Inuyama or Inuyama-yuen Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q. Which hotel do you recommend for families?<\/strong><br>A. We stayed at the Hilton Nagoya. 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