Kanayama金山
Nagoya guide
Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine, the lively Osu and Sakae districts, and museums of industry. A big city that is easy to cover by subway, with its own dishes such as miso cutlet and grilled eel on rice.
Things to see 10 classics
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
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- 1
Nagoya Castle
The castle of the Owari Tokugawa lords, known for its golden roof ornaments. The palace, rebuilt in wood, has superb paintings on gold.
- History & buildings
about 2 hrPaid entryFine on a rainy dayWheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 20 min from Nagoya ・ Higashiyama Line to Sakae, then Meijo Line to Nagoyajo ・ 4.7km from here
- 2
Atsuta Jingu Shrine
An ancient shrine that keeps the sacred sword, one of the three imperial regalia. A forest of great trees in the middle of the city.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
- Nature
about 60 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 15 min from Nagoya ・ Meitetsu to Jingu-mae, then about 3 minutes on foot ・ 1.9km from here
- 3
Osu Kannon and Osu Shopping Street
Covered shopping arcades beside a temple, mixing second-hand clothes, electronics, anime shops and street food from many countries.
- Shopping & strolling
- Food & markets
- Anime & film
about 1.5 hrFreeFine on a rainy day
Subway · About 15 min from Nagoya ・ Higashiyama Line to Fushimi, then Tsurumai Line to Osu Kannon ・ 1.9km from here
- 4
Sakae (Oasis 21 and the TV Tower)
Nagoya's central shopping district. Look for Oasis 21, a glass roof holding a sheet of water, and the TV tower standing in the park.
- Shopping & strolling
- Night views
- Views
about 60 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 10 min from Nagoya ・ Higashiyama Line to Sakae ・ 3.2km from here
- 5
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
In a red-brick former factory, working machines show how looms and cars are made. Staff give live demonstrations.
- History & buildings
- With kids
about 2 hrPaid entryFine on a rainy dayWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 15 min from Nagoya ・ Meitetsu to Sako, then about 3 minutes on foot; or about 25 minutes on foot from Nagoya Station ・ 5.0km from here
- 6
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
A large aquarium with orcas, dolphins and beluga whales. The dolphin show in the huge main pool is the favorite.
- With kids
about 2.5 hrPaid entryFine on a rainy dayWheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 35 min from Nagoya ・ Higashiyama Line to Sakae, then Meijo / Meiko Line to Nagoyako ・ 6.2km from here
“Classics” and “Hidden gems” are our editors' picks, not a measured popularity ranking. Travel times are estimates. Please check prices, opening hours and operating days with the official sources before you go.
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Nagoya Castle keep topped with golden shachihoko Base64 edit by Noodle snacks (CC BY-SA 3.0) / The green-roofed main keep of Nagoya Castle against a blue sky Syced (CC0) / The main sanctuary of Atsuta Jingu among tall trees Bariston (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The vermilion main hall of Osu Kannon temple Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The glass roof of Oasis 21 with the Nagoya TV Tower behind Alpsdake (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The red-brick Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology Bariston (CC BY-SA 4.0) / Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium on the waterfront, with a Ferris wheel Bariston (CC BY-SA 4.0). Cropped and resized.
Facilities & features
- Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Easy step-free access
- Transfers take a little longer
- Typical transfer time: about 5 min
Lines from here
- Meitetsu μ-SKY (Meitetsu-Nagoya – Kanayama – Jingu-mae – Central Japan Int'l Airport)
- Meitetsu Tokoname / Airport Line (Meitetsu-Nagoya – Kanayama – Jingu-mae – Central Japan Int'l Airport)
- JR Tokaido Line Rapid (Nagoya – Kanayama – Toyohashi – Hamamatsu)
- Nagoya Municipal Subway Meijo / Meiko Line (Nagoyajo – Sakae – Kamimaezu – Kanayama – Nagoyako)
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