Nagoya名古屋
Events held here
- Oct 17 – May 31Nabana no Sato IlluminationOne of Japan's largest illumination events, held in a flower park with light tunnels and a large themed display.
Dates, times and details can change, for example because of the weather. Please check the official information before you go.
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
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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 ・ 2.3km
- 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 ・ 5.4km
- 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 ・ 2.0km
- 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 ・ 2.5km
- 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 ・ 1.5km
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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 ・ 8.9km
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- Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Easy step-free access
- Large and easy to get lost in
- Typical transfer time: about 8 min
Lines from here
- Highway bus Tokyo Sta. – Nagoya
- Highway bus Shinjuku – Nagoya (via Chuo Expressway)
- Kintetsu Limited Express Hinotori / Urban Liner (Osaka-Namba – Yamato-Yagi – Tsu – Kintetsu-Nagoya)
- Kintetsu Limited Express (Kintetsu-Nagoya – Tsu – Iseshi – Toba – Kashikojima)
- Meitetsu μ-SKY (Meitetsu-Nagoya – Kanayama – Jingu-mae – Central Japan Int'l Airport)
- Limited Express Shirasagi (Nagoya – Gifu – Ogaki – Maibara – Tsuruga)
- Limited Express Hida (Nagoya – Gifu – Gero – Takayama – Hida-Furukawa – Toyama)
- Limited Express Shinano (Nagoya – Nakatsugawa – Matsumoto – Nagano)
- Aonami Line (Nagoya – Kinjo-futo)
Within walking distance of this station
See nearby on a mapPlaces you can drop by on foot after leaving the station. Times are estimates.
- Go hereYanagibashi Central MarketAbout 5 min on foot from Nagoya Station
Nagoya's kitchen: from early morning the stalls fill with fish and produce, and visitors can shop or grab a meal too.
- Go hereMidland Square Sky PromenadeAbout 6 min on foot
An open-air deck about 220 m up with a 360-degree view of the city, listed as a Japan Night View Heritage site.
- Go hereNayabashi BridgeAbout 16 min on foot
A historic bridge over the Horikawa canal that keeps its arched look; the railings bear the crest of Fukushima Masanori.
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