Naka Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Naka Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER
Learn about the local history of Nagoya when you take a trip to Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagoya City Science Museum
You can study the exhibits at Nagoya City Science Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Osu Kannon Temple
Osu Kannon Temple is just one of the places to see in Nagoya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Nagoya City Art Museum
Inspect surrealist works and contemporary sculptures in the spacious galleries of this modern art museum.
Activities
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
Shirakawago & Takayama Bus Tour from Nagoya w/Optional Lunch
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Our pick of the best Naka Ward Hotel Deals
HOTEL ERENOA
Very nice hot bath on top floor
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Richmond Hotel Nagoya Nayabashi
convenient location. quick easy check in via machine. appreciated free early check in by 2 hours
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
huge room. clean condition. good service
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Prince Smart Inn Nagoya Sakae
Great staff excellent service
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Meitetsu Inn Nagoya Nishiki
Simple yet good room. Good location, decent free breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
BASE LAYER HOTEL Nagoya Nishiki
Beautiful hotel and building with good amenities, the area is quiet, and many shops close early. But there’s good night life about 10 minutes walk away, and the station is nearby. Check in and check out can be done by the self service counter. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Naka Ward
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Mitsukoshi or Sunshine Sakae while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
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.
Nishiki
Hot springs, coffee shops and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Nishiki. Sights like Sunshine Sakae and Sakura Avenue Lind with Ginkgo Tree are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Nagoya area at Fushimi Station.
Marunouchi
While you're in Marunouchi, take in top sights like JTB Sunrise Center Central Japan or Dental Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Marunouchi Station or Hisaya-odori Station.
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.
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.
