Atsuta Jingu熱田神宮
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 min
- Free
- Wheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 15 min from Nagoya ・ Meitetsu to Jingu-mae, then about 3 minutes on foot
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.
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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 ・ 6.8km 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 ・ 200m 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 ・ 3.9km 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 ・ 5.1km 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 ・ 7.1km 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 ・ 4.8km from here
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