Nagoya

Travel Guide
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Admire luxury cars, explore historic sites, enjoy a massage overlooking the city or shop for some of Japan’s biggest brands in this bustling metropolis.

Japan’s fourth-largest city, Nagoya, is sophisticated and modern, yet steeped in history. Today, the city is home to almost 3 million residents and attracts visitors for its shopping, luxury hotels and fascinating historical sites.

Visit Nagoya Castle to see the historic heart of the city. Damaged by fire during World War II, the castle has been meticulously restored and is one of the city’s most popular attractions.

Visit Nagoya in spring and be met by bursts of color as cherry blossoms begin to bloom. Bring a picnic to one of Nagoya’s parks and join in the traditional Japanese pastime of hanami, where crowds gather to enjoy the day beneath the flowers. Heiwa Park is one of the most famous places for hanami.

The modern center of Nagoya resides above Nagoya Station, the city’s main train station and the largest railroad complex in the world. The JR Central Towers above the station are home to some of the best shopping in town, as well as luxury hotels and two viewing decks, complete with bars and day spa facilities.

Enjoy a day in the outskirts of Nagoya. Catch the train to the nearby Toyota Automobile Museum to see classic car models from one of the biggest manufacturers in Japan, as well as luxury European and American cars.

Pay your respects at one of the most sacred sites in Japan, the Atsuta Shrine, a 15-minute train ride from Nagoya Station. Surrounded by woodland, this is a great place to unwind after a day in the city.

Sample Nagoya’s famous cuisine and try a plate of hitsumabushi (grilled eel). Served in a wooden bowl with broth and rice, the dish is an authentic dining experience.

Nagoya is located in central Japan. Fly into Nagoya International Airport or arrive by high-speed train, which takes 35 minutes from Kyoto or 1 hour 20 minutes from Tokyo. When you step out Nagoya Station, you’ll be in the city center, right beneath JR Central Towers.

Where to stay in Nagoya

Yokohama which includes street scenes

Nagoya City Centre

4.5/5(325 area reviews)

Museums, hot springs, and coffeehouses highlight some notable features of Nagoya City Centre. Make a stop by Nagoya City Science Museum or Winc Aichi while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fushimi Station or Marunouchi Station to get around town.

Nagoya City Centre
Yokohama which includes street scenes

Sakae

Shopping, hot springs, and coffeehouses highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Sunshine Sakae or Matsuzakaya Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.

Sakae
It's time to go home and the last thing to do is to take photo at the airport.

Centrair

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

While Centrair isn't home to many top sights, Flight of Dreams and Aeon Mall Tokoname are some notable places to visit nearby.

Centrair
Nagoya City Art Museum as well as an individual femail

Naka Ward

4/5(13 area reviews)

Travelers choose Naka Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yabacho Station or Sakae Station and check out top sights like Matsuzakaya Museum.

Naka Ward
I forgot the name of this restaurant but it is next to the Nagoya JR station's huge departmental store's top few floors.

The sushi here is one of the best I have had and also with the actual thing looking exactly like its replica outside the restaurant! Except fresher, bigger and more #delicious!

Meieki

While you're in Meieki, take in top sights like Nagoya Twin Tower or Midland Square, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Meitetsu Nagoya Station or Kokusai Center Station.

Meieki
Japan is my second home. I lived there for almost 2.5yrs and am always excited to go back for work #japan #Adventure

Nakamura

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Nakamura. Spend some time visiting top spots like Nagoya Twin Tower, and catch the metro at Nakamura Nisseki Station or Nakamura Koen Station to see more of the area.

Nakamura
Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi
Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi
3 out of 5
1-6-3, Noritake, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Fully refundable
The price is ¥11,564 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
¥11,564
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
깨끗하고 일층에 로손있음
"깨끗하고 위치 조음 일층에 로손있음"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
4.5 out of 5
4-6-8 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi-ken
Fully refundable
The price is ¥13,757 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
¥13,757
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,027 reviews)
"Highly recommended"

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1-2-4 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥12,000 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
¥12,000
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,238 reviews)
"Link to train station"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Meitetsu Grand Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
K-icon Hotels Ikeshita
K-icon Hotels Ikeshita
2.5 out of 5
51st Prosper, 1-5-4 Haruoka, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Stay at this apartment in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, airport pick-up service, and an LCD TV. Popular attractions Toganji Temple and Nunoike Catholic Church are ...
7.6/10 Good! (20 reviews)
"The room was perfect, very clean and tidy, the instructions to get to the location and the guide book were very helpful! I wish more places would have the detail that this location had!"

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2023

K-icon Hotels Ikeshita
GRAND BASE Nagoya Ekinishi
GRAND BASE Nagoya Ekinishi
3 out of 5
22-10 Takebashicho Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Nagoya Twin Tower and Nagoya Station ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
"Very short walk from Nagoya Station, very polite staff who spoke English well, and a very comfortable and spacious room. In room laundry was an added bonus. We will stay again on our next trip to Nagoya."

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023

GRAND BASE Nagoya Ekinishi
GOLDSTAY SAKAE
GOLDSTAY SAKAE
3.5 out of 5
4-chome-9-22 Sakae Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Aichi Arts Center and Aichi Prefectural ...
GOLDSTAY SAKAE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Nagoya

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5 - Excellent
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 12, 2020

Nagoya had a lot of entertainment options, as well as shopping and dining.

5/5 - Excellent

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Feb 12, 2020

Good food nice people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Feb 12, 2020

It’s a very safe and friendly city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jan 29, 2020

Devote at least one day to go around on the Me-guru sightseeing bus. Use a translator app as most Nagoyans cannot speak much English.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jan 7, 2020

Great little city. Quieter and slower that Tokyo but over the festive period and how busy everything is, Nagoya was a welcomed pause.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Dec 29, 2019

Different from Tokyo and Kyoto. Struggling for sightseeing business but deep in unification process in Japanese history and her economic growth.

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