All Places in Nagoya

Nagoya Castle, originally built in the 17th century, was rebuilt in 1959 after being destroyed in World War II. It features the shachi hoko, collections of costumes and weaponry, and the idyllic Ninomaru garden with tea houses.

Step into the future of transportation at this dynamic park dedicated to Japan's high-speed 'Shinkansen' and maglev train technologies. See actual train cars and learn about the engineering marvels of rail travel.

Nagashima Resort, located a short bus ride from Nagoya, is a popular vacation destination featuring Nagashima Spa Land amusement park, Yuami no Shima hot spring complex, Joyful Waterpark, Anpanman museum, Jazz Dream shopping mall and Nabana no Sato flower park.

A theme park near Nagoya featuring Steel Dragon 2000, the world's longest roller coaster, along with a variety of other rides and a water park.

Yuami no Shima is a hot spring complex that has Japan’s best man-made outdoor onsen.

Joyful Waterpark offers a variety of water slides and swimming pools.

The Anpanman museum at Nagashima Resort is a place for kids.

Jazz Dream is an outdoor shopping mall.

Nabana No Sato is a flower park, one of the largest and most beautiful in Japan, featuring millions of flowers in bloom and famous for its night illuminations.

Explore the fascinating history of Toyota, from its origins in textile machinery to its evolution into a global automotive giant. Interactive exhibits bring the story of innovation and manufacturing to life.

Journey through the evolution of the automobile with an impressive collection of classic and contemporary cars from around the world. It's a must-visit for car enthusiasts and anyone interested in automotive design.

Takayama is a popular destination that can be visited as a side trip from Nagoya.

Ise is a popular destination that can be visited as a side trip from Nagoya.

Kyoto is a popular destination that can be visited as a side trip from Nagoya.

A major metropolitan area in Japan, comparable to Tokyo and Nagoya.

The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology showcases Toyota's history from a textile machinery manufacturer to a global automotive leader, featuring interactive exhibits and early machine replicas.

Comeda Coffee is a popular coffee chain in Nagoya known for its 'Nagoya morning' service, where you get a piece of toast and boiled egg free of charge with your coffee order.

Honaru Palace, located in the central area of Nagoya Castle, is worth checking out for its design and woodwork.

The Tokugawa Art Museum offers a glimpse into Japan's Samurai culture and aristocratic traditions, preserving treasures from the Tokugawa family, including armor, swords, and tea ceremony utensils.

Tokugawa Garden is a serene escape with manicured gardens, koi-filled ponds and vibrant seasonal flowers, showcasing treasures from the Tokugawa family in the nearby museum.

One of Japan's most important Shinto shrines, Atsuta Shrine is revered as the resting place of the sacred Imperial Regalia, the sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. It's a serene escape offering a deep dive into Japan's spiritual heritage.

Osu Shopping Street is a popular district in the heart of Nagoya, known for its mix of traditional and modern shops, local street food, and entertainment.

A colorful and fun-filled theme park offering exciting rides, creative building experiences, and impressive Lego models. It's an ideal destination for families with young children seeking entertainment.

Ninjago World is a themed area in Legoland Japan based on Lego's popular Ninjago franchise, featuring rides like Ninjago the Ride.

A museum showcasing Japan's Shinkansen, including the SC Maglev, where visitors can explore simulators and learn about the construction of the fastest trains in the world.

Home to one of the largest planetariums in the world, this science museum features hands-on exhibits, an artificial tornado, a deep freeze room, and an earthquake simulator.

An aquarium split into South and North buildings, featuring educational displays on aquatic ecosystems and marine biodiversity, including dolphins and beluga whales.

Restaurants serving Nagoya's famous grilled eel dish, Hitsumabushi, which is traditionally served over rice in a wooden container and can be eaten three different ways.

A popular and international nightclub with four different floors playing Brazilian, Latino music, K-pop, Japanese hip-hop, and EDM.

Hotel Indigo in Inuyama offered an amazing room during the trip.

Inuyama Castle is one of the twelve original castles in Japan, offering a relaxing visit with unobstructed 360° views of the city.

Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee shop visited during the trip.

Glitch Coffee is a coffee shop visited during the trip.

Urakuen Tea Garden is a site visited for breakfast during the trip.

Nagoya Station is one of the largest and busiest railway stations in the world, featuring JR Central Towers with hotels, offices, and shops, and an extensive underground shopping complex.

Yabaton is a restaurant famous for its Misokatsu, a Nagoya specialty featuring fried pork cutlet with a sweet miso sauce, with the original shop a few stations away.

Osu Shotengai is a popular shopping street in Nagoya, a mix of otaku, hipster, and food spots with international restaurants and thrift stores.

Yanagibashi Central Market is a 100-year-old market with 300 stores offering fresh seafood and sit-down restaurants frequented by locals.

Ibasho is a 100-year-old restaurant specializing in hitsumabushi, an eel rice bowl dish, served in three ways.

Toyota Stadium is where you can watch the Toyota Grampus soccer match or view the Rugby World Cup, with a restaurant offering views of the game.

Nagashima Resort consists of an amusement park with 60 attractions, including the Steel Dragon roller coaster, a spa area, and an outlet mall.

The Kariya Highway Oasis is a large parking area on the highway with various shops, souvenirs, street food, and even a ferris wheel.

Sumiyoshi is known for its Kishimen noodles, a unique style flat noodle, served on the train platform.

Sakae is a shopping and leisure district known for the Oasis 21 complex, Nagoya TV Tower, luxury department stores, restaurants, museums, art galleries, and vibrant nightlife.

Nagoya Port is Japan's largest trading hub, featuring a redeveloped garden pier, museums, an amusement park, a shopping mall, and an aquarium.

Experience the vibrant pulse of Nagoya in this eclectic shopping paradise, renowned for its mix of traditional arcades and trendy boutiques. Discover everything from electronics and anime goods to vintage fashion and local snacks.

Legoland is a family-friendly amusement park featuring Lego-themed rides, models, dining spaces, and themed areas like Miniland Japan.

Osu Kannon Temple, originally built in the 12th century and relocated in the 17th century, was rebuilt in the 1970s. It's known for selling local charms (omori) and hosting a flea market twice a month.

JR Central Towers is one of the largest train complexes in the world, housing the JR Nagoya station, Tower Plaza Shopping Mall, and Takashimaya Department Store.

Standing tall as an icon of Nagoya's cityscape, this historic tower offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and surrounding landscape. It's a perfect spot for photography and appreciating Nagoya's urban sprawl.

A futuristic complex combining shopping, dining, and transportation with a glass roof structure, the Spaceship Aqua, featuring a stunning LED light display at night.

Nagoya Public Aquarium features numerous tanks filled with marine life and an Icebreaker ship with its own museum. Dolphin shows are also held here.

The Fuji Antarctic Museum features the Nagoya Maritime Museum and a 53 m high observatory.

Fushimi Station is located near Nagoya City Science Museum.

Miniland Japan is a themed area within Legoland, where Lego bricks were used to bring Japan's iconic landmarks into another universe.

Midland Square is Nagoya's tallest building next to the station, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city from its observation deck.

Tower Plaza Shopping Mall is located in JR Central Towers.

Tekashimaya Department Store is located in JR Central Towers.

Nagoya Port is a destination for relaxation and entertainment, featuring the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium with dolphin performances and diverse marine life, as well as the Antarctic research ship Fuji.

A theme park near Nagoya inspired by Studio Ghibli films, featuring areas like Dondo Forest, Princess Mononoke Village, and the Valley of Witches, offering themed restaurants and shops.

Meiji Mura transports visitors back to Japan's Meiji era with over 60 preserved buildings, showcasing the blend of Japanese and Western influences.

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens combine education, entertainment, and nature, spanning a zoo with diverse animals, botanical gardens with lush greenery, and an amusement park.

The SCMaglev and Railway Park celebrates Japan's rail technology and history, with full-size models of trains and interactive exhibits.

Shirotori Garden is a tranquil oasis reflecting Japanese landscaping, featuring ponds, streams, and waterfalls with a traditional tea house.

Hisaya Odori Park features green spaces, fountains, and walking paths.

A bi-monthly market in Nagoya with vendors selling Japanese antiques, offering opportunities for bargaining.

An important temple in Osu, built by Oda Nobunaga's father, featuring a modern LED screen and traditional architecture.

A museum in Nagoya featuring bullet trains, the shinkansen network, and the new maglev trains, with interactive exhibits and trains to explore.

A flower park near Nagoya known for its large-scale winter illuminations featuring millions of LEDs, open from late October to late May.

A small aquarium near Nagoya, often visited in combination with Legoland.

A science museum in Nagoya with a planetarium, dinosaur exhibits, a tornado exhibit, and a lightning vault.

A museum in Nagoya dedicated to Coco Curry, featuring old uniforms, menus, and artifacts from its history, located above the original restaurant.

A museum on the edge of Nagoya with 5,000 lucky cats, a cafe, and opportunities to paint your own cat.

Osu Kannon is a Buddhist temple dating back to the 14th century, known for its beautiful architecture and an impressive library of ancient texts.

A large park near Nagoya containing the Site of Reversible Destiny, play parks, mini golf, a shrine, and a waterfall.

A festival in Obarai park featuring shiky-zakura trees that bloom twice a year, in Spring and Autumn.

Nagoya's Mirai TV Tower is Japan's oldest TV Tower, offering a different view of the city with cafes and restaurants.

OSU Temple is a historic cultural gem located next to the lively OSU Shopping Street.

Noritake Garden, dating from 1904, is located on the grounds of a famous ceramics maker. Visitors can explore period relics, a gallery on ceramics history, and a craft center where they can make and glaze their own pieces.

A restaurant located inside the Noritake Garden.

A coffee shop located near Noritake Garden.

A traditional Japanese restaurant known for serving a special type of kishimen (flat udon noodles).

A tranquil park where one can visit Atsuta Shrine, which houses one of Japan's most sacred treasures, the kusanagi sword.

A small garden along the shopping avenue where visitors can rest.

A restaurant famous for Hitsumabashi (Nagoya Eel Dish)

A beautiful urban oasis in the heart of Nagoya, Hisa Odori Park transforms with the seasons, offering vibrant floral displays and refreshing fountains. It's a perfect place for a leisurely stroll or a relaxing break.

Toyota Techno is a science and technology museum with working exhibits of looms and textile manufacturing processes that Toyota started out making, along with displays detailing its transition into the automobile industry.

Osu is a bustling district known for its unique blend of traditional culture and modern trends. It's a vibrant hub for shopping, dining, and experiencing local Nagoya life.

Osu Canan is a vibrant and eclectic hub within the Osu district, known for its unique collection of small shops and cafes. It's a spot where local artists and creators often showcase their work.

This shopping district, often referred to interchangeably with Osu Shopping District, is a lively area packed with diverse shops, from electronics to fashion and local delicacies. It offers a quintessential Nagoya shopping experience.

This is a major sports and events venue in Nagoya, hosting a variety of athletic competitions and public gatherings. While primarily functional, it's a key part of the city's community infrastructure.

This expansive park, also known as 'Expo Commemoration Park' or 'Morikoro Park', commemorates the 2005 Aichi Exposition. It features lush greenery, walking paths, and remnants of the former expo site.

Discover tranquility at Shiratori Garden, a stunning Japanese landscape garden showcasing various traditional garden styles. It's a peaceful retreat perfect for enjoying nature's beauty and traditional aesthetics.

A vibrant shopping street in Nagoya with over 1100 stores and a variety of food options.

A major transportation hub in Tokyo, offering Shinkansen (bullet train) services to other cities like Nagoya.

A popular onsen (hot spring) area in Japan.

A store in Nagoya Station where you can buy Nagoya souvenirs and bento boxed meals, including the Hitsumabushi bento.

A shopping street located behind the Osu Kannon temple, featuring over 1100 stores.

The subway station closest to Osu Kannon temple and shopping street.

A deli food store in Nagoya Station, known for its Miso Kushikatsu made with Hatcho miso.

A restaurant in Nagoya Station specializing in dishes using Nagoya Cochin, offering takeout options like Tebakara (deep-fried chicken wings).

A cafe in Nagoya Station that sells "Piyorin," a popular chick-shaped sweet.

A restaurant specializing in baked dumplings, selling more than 1000 per day, with the most popular being the baked meat bun.

An award-winning restaurant specializing in karaage (fried chicken), with the most popular being served with teriyaki sauce.

A taiyaki shop opened in 2018, known for individually cooked taiyaki, especially the one with anko (red bean paste) and butter.

A restaurant opened in July 2022, specializing in onigiri (rice balls), offering more than 12 different types, including Dote-ni onigiri.

A dumpling shop that has been around for over 40 years, popular for its freshly baked dumplings, including Mitarashi Dumpling and dumpling dipped in soybean flour.

An onigiri specialty store opened in October 2022, selling more than 20 kinds of freshly made onigiri, with the most popular being the tenmusu (shrimp tempura on top of onigiri).

A restaurant opened in 2020, specializing in miso kushikatsu, offering both dine-in and takeaway options.

A restaurant established in November 2022, specializing in eel rice balls (Hitsumabushi, for walking and eating).

Ichibiki is a popular unagi restaurant in Nagoya, established for over 80 years, known for its flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth unagi dishes, especially the Hitsumabushi.

Famous for its stunning cherry blossoms in spring and its iconic five-story pagoda, Hirosaki Castle is a picturesque fortress set within a vast park.

A magnificent 'black crow' castle due to its dark exterior, Matsumoto Castle is a national treasure renowned for its elegant appearance and intricate defensive features.

Known as the 'Mist Castle,' Maruoka Castle is one of Japan's oldest surviving original castles, featuring a distinctive steep wooden staircase and a unique tile roof.

A beautifully preserved castle with a picturesque setting overlooking Lake Biwa, Hikone Castle offers a glimpse into Japan's feudal past with its intact structures and scenic beauty.

Often called the 'Black Castle,' Matsue Castle is one of only twelve original castles remaining in Japan, offering boat tours around its moats for a unique perspective.

Perched atop a hill, Marugame Castle is famous for its tall stone walls and a rare original wooden keep, offering commanding views over the city and Sanuki Plain.

A splendid example of a Japanese castle, Matsuyama Castle stands proudly on a hill overlooking the city, boasting an original keep and extensive defensive structures.

Noritake Garden showcases the history and manufacturing process of the historic Noritake ceramics company, featuring displays, demonstrations, workshops, gift shops, and restaurants on the original factory grounds.

Ōsu is a popular district known for its temples and shrines, including the Buddhist temple of Ōsu Canon, famous for its red paper lantern.

The Toyota Automobile Museum features a collection of vintage cars made by Toyota and other manufacturers.

SC Maglev and Railway Park is a museum dedicated to the central Japanese Railway Company, featuring 39 trains, models, and a simulator.

Hisaya Ōdori Park is a green space in the heart of Nagoya, featuring trees, fountains, sculptures, and serving as a venue for events and festivals.

The Higashiyama Sky Tower offers views over the city from its observation platforms and restaurant.

The Port of Nagoya is a bustling harbor and tourist attraction featuring a public aquarium and the Fuji Antarctic-going vessel museum.

The Wildflower Garden is a garden located at the port of Nagoya.

The Nagoya City Art Museum has a permanent collection including surrealist artists and temporary exhibits.

The Meiji Mura Village Museum is an open-air museum featuring examples of Japanese architecture from the Meiji period.

The Meiji Mura Village Museum features Japanese architecture from the Meiji period that were brought here from across the country.

The Naru Garden is a garden located near Nagoya Castle.

Atsuta Jingu Shrine is an important Shinto shrine established in the 1st century AD, known for its preserved Imperial Insignia.

A local breakfast cafe with iconic plush red leather seats and a nostalgic atmosphere.

Kissa Zoumeshi is a retro-style cafe run by a miso shop owner, serving coffee and sweets with an elephant logo.

Noritake is a sprawling garden, museum, and shop dedicated to the Japanese ceramic brand Noritake, featuring collaborations with Studio Ghibli.

Nagoya Sky Promenade, located in Midland Square, has the tallest observation deck in Japan. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views and Sky View restaurants.

A coffee shop where you can enjoy siphon coffee with bonsai trees, offering a detailed menu and a nature-themed ambiance.

The Ghibli store sells items related to Studio Ghibli films.

Honmaru Palace is a recently restored palace made out of cypress using traditional techniques, featuring extravagant gold mural panels.

Miyagawa Morning Market is a market in Takayama where you can find local produce.

Miyagawa River is a picturesque river in Takayama where people relax and enjoy the scenery.

The Shiroyama Observatory Deck is a location that offers views of the village.

Takashimaya is a department store where the travelers stored their luggage.

The Mirai Tower is a tower with a Ralph's Coffee shop inside.

Ralph's Coffee is a cafe with a patio that offers a view of the Mirai Tower.

Toganji Temple, built in the 16th century, is known for its large sculpture of a seated Buddha and is dedicated to the Hindu faith. A signature feature is the large wood block said to cleanse sins upon touch.

Higashiyama Zoo houses a range of animals, and the adjacent botanical gardens offer lush foliage and a serene atmosphere. It is a good place to visit with children or for those looking for greenery.

Toyota Exhibition Hall showcases about 20 newly made Toyota vehicles and offers tours detailing the company's history and production processes. Visitors can view cutting-edge Toyota products.

Oasis 21 is a futuristic complex distinguished by its glass roof known as the Spaceship Aqua, offering an observation deck with panoramic city views and hosting cultural events.

Hoshino Coffee is famous for its fluffy pancakes and drip coffee.

The Han Maru palace offers insight into the life of the nobility as well as Japanese art and history, with exquisite woodwork and delicate paintings.

Chubu Centrair International Airport is located a 30-minute train ride south of Nagoya's city center and serves the city.

Matsudaira-gō, located southeast of Nagoya in Toyota City, is the ancestral home of the Tokugawa samurai family, featuring attractions related to the family.

Matsudaira Tōshōgū is a Shinto shrine built on the former site of the Tokugawa family’s residence, dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Asuke Castle, located east of Nagoya, is a reconstructed castle from the era of warring states, offering a rare glimpse into the defensive structures of that period.

Sakushima, located in Mikawa Bay, is an island known for its ocean views, traditional buildings, and contemporary art.

Takeshima, or Bamboo Island, lies off the coast of Gamagori and is connected to the mainland by a bridge and home to Yaotomi Shrine.

Gamagori is a sleepy coastal town near Takeshima (Bamboo Island).

Yaotomi Shrine, located on Takeshima Island, is dedicated to Benten, the goddess of music and entertainers.

The Honmaru Goten Palace is a reconstruction of a samurai architecture masterpiece, located within Nagoya Castle.

Osu Kannonji is one of Nagoya's most popular temples, dedicated to the Buddhist goddess of mercy, and located near the Osu Shopping district.

Kawabun is Nagoya's oldest restaurant, serving high-end kaiseki cuisine in an elegant setting.

A bustling area filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants offering a wide range of goods and local specialties.

A museum near Atsuta Shrine displaying historical artifacts that narrate stories from a bygone era.

Known for its upscale shopping malls, department stores, and nightlife.

A family-oriented resort with Lego workshops, sculptures, a theme park, and a water park.

A tower with observation decks offering panoramic views of Nagoya, featuring LED illumination that varies with seasons and events.

A breathtaking winter lights display featuring millions of LED lights, light tunnels, and animated displays.