Sakae栄
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 min
- Free
- Wheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 10 min from Nagoya ・ Higashiyama Line to Sakae
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 ・ 1.9km 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 ・ 4.7km 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 ・ 1.4km 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 ・ 100m 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 ・ 3.3km 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 ・ 9.2km from here
Facilities & features
- Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Easy step-free access
- Transfers take a little longer
- Typical transfer time: about 6 min
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