Minato Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Minato Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Port Messe Nagoya
Learn about the events happening in Port Messe Nagoya during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Port of Nagoya
Explore the waterfront in Nagoya with a trip to Port of Nagoya. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Nagoya Port Building
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Nagoya Port Building during your travels in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagoya Maritime Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Nagoya Maritime Museum during your travels in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya: Kamikochi Autumn Hiking & Photography Tour
Cultural Heritage Tour Shirakawa Go and Takayama from Nagoya
Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya
Kyoto tour: 3 Photogenic Sites from Nagoya with Lunch
Our pick of the best Minato Ward Hotel Deals
LEGOLAND Japan Hotel
"This hotel was amazing! Bright, modern, full of life. The hallways and rooms on each floor are themed to add to the fun. And a disco in the elevators every time….so much fun! Staff were excellent, the place is very clean and tidy. Buffet breakfasts and dinners were awesome. We loved our stay, the ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
"Very spacious bathroom!"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
"Friendly staff but poor noise management. Upstairs were running around so we were asked to moved at midnight"
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier
"Great location, friendly staff. Only down side is the room too small as can’t even open luggage fully."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
"Nice breakfast"
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
KOKO HOTEL Nagoya Sakae
"Staff was incredibly helpful in answering questions about the local area and in holding our luggage before and after our reservation. All staff we encountered spoke English which is always helpful. Room was clean with only minor evidence of wear (older carpet and marks on walls). Beds were comfy, ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Minato Ward
Nagoya City Centre
Museums, hot springs and coffee shops 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.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Matsuzakaya Museum or Nagoya PARCO while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
Meieki
While you're in Meieki, take in top sights like Midland Square or Takashimaya, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Meitetsu Nagoya Station or Kokusai Center Station.
Centrair
Though Centrair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flight of Dreams and Aeon Mall Tokoname.
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.
