7 Things to do in and around Nagoya

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.

Nagoya Castle, built in 1612, is one of Japan's largest and best-known castles, featuring a central keep and attractive park grounds.

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

The Osu Shopping district in central Nagoya is a vast area of interconnecting shopping arcades with shops, restaurants, temples and entertainment.

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.