Kanayama Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Atsuta Jingu Shrine
Head to the outskirts of Nagoya to see one of Japan’s most sacred sites, a gorgeous Shinto monument in the most tranquil of settings.
LEGOLAND Japan
Have a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND Japan and see why this is a favourite theme park in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagoya Castle
Originally just a castle town, Nagoya has grown to be one the largest cities in Japan. See where it all began at this impressive downtown attraction.
Port of Nagoya Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea life who live at Port of Nagoya Aquarium during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Osu Shopping District
During your visit to Nagoya, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Osu Shopping District. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Vantelin Dome Nagoya
Catch an event at Vantelin Dome Nagoya during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Nagoya 1-Day Private Tour - Toyota Castle Osu and Atsuta Shrine
Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Atsuta Shrine and Shirotori Garden in Nagoya
Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
From Nagoya: Samurai Swords and Japan Oldest Castle
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Other neighbourhoods around Kanayama
Atsuta-ku
Get to know Atsuta-ku and its many features like its bars and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Nagoya Congress Center and Atsuta Jingu Shrine, and you can jump on the metro at Jingu Nishi Station or Nishi Takakura Station to get around the city.
Osu
While you're in Osu, take in top sights like Osu Shopping District or Osu Kannon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.
Naka Ward
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Naka Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Matsuzakaya Museum, and catch the metro at Yabacho Station or Sakae Station to see more of the area.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops 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.
Sasashimacho
Some popular features of Sasashimacho include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Midland Square or Winc Aichi are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Nagoya City Centre
Museums, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Nagoya City Centre. Make a stop by JTB Sunrise Center Central Japan or Nagoya City Science Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fushimi Station or Marunouchi Station to get around town.
- Atsuta Jingu Shrine
- LEGOLAND Japan
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Nagoya Castle
- Port of Nagoya Aquarium
- Osu Shopping District
- Nabana no Sato
- Ghibli Park
- Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center
- Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden
- Port of Nagoya
- Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER
- Meiji-mura
- Aichi Expo Memorial Park
- Chukyo Racecourse
- Toyota Automobile Museum
- Nagoya City Science Museum