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 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 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 of Nagoya
Explore the waterfront in Nagoya with a trip to Port of Nagoya. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Fuji, the Floating Antarctic Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Fuji, the Floating Antarctic Museum in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Activities
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Our pick of the best Minato Ward Hotel Deals
LEGOLAND Japan Hotel
Food was awesome and great variety! Kids enjoyed the treasure surprise and the character rooms. Staff were very helpful and had cute amenities. Would definitely return for another trip!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
Nice hotel with friendly staffs. Room was clean, spacious, quiet, and comfortable. The mattress was just right, not too soft and not too hard. Power plugs available on both sides of bed.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Great location and large room and shower! Very happy with our stay here!
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
BASE LAYER HOTEL Nagoya Nishiki
Sound of the room next to heard.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
とてもスタッフの方々が親切で、ちょっとレトロな感じはありますが、 落ち着いているので、今時のホテルに はない良さがあります。客室は清潔で、行き届いました。 はないよさはあります。ちゃく
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Prince Smart Inn Nagoya Sakae
The room could use a luggage rack, a safe (don’t know why there wasn’t one), body lotion and a hand towel. Only one towel? Is it really too much to ask for a bottle of water upon check-out? I only had coffee, no doughy breakfast, so I should have gotten one. The young woman in the breakfast area ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minato Ward
Nakagawa Ward
When in Nakagawa Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Toda River Kids Land or Aeon Mall Nagoya and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Takabata Station or Hatta Station.
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 Treasure House, and you can jump on the metro at Jingu Nishi Station or Nishi Takakura Station to get around the city.
Kanayama
The bars and spas are just a few things visitors like about Kanayama. Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts and NTK Hall are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nishi Takakura Station or Jingu Nishi Station to get around the larger area.
Nakamura
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Nakamura. If sightseeing is on the list, Midland Square is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Nakamura Nisseki Station or Nakamura Koen Station to see more of the area.
Sasashimacho
Some popular features of Sasashimacho include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers or Midland Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Osu
While you're in Osu, take in top sights like Osu Shopping District or Ran no Yakata, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.
