Showa Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A park with a pond, trees, and modern buildings in the background.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden pillars, and a reflection in the water.
A serene pond with a stone bridge, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a reflection of the scenery.

Stay near popular Showa Ward attractions

Tsuruma Park

8.0/10 (95 reviews)
Tsuruma Park is just one of the places to see in Nagoya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
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Activities

From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

AU$84
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya

Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya

AU$79
per adult
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Old Streets Day Tour

Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Old Streets Day Tour

AU$69
per adult
Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Old Streets Day Tour
Nagoya: Kamikochi Autumn Hiking & Photography Tour

From Nagoya: Kamikochi Hiking & Photography Day Tour

AU$92
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Nagoya: Kamikochi Hiking & Photography Day Tour
Cultural Heritage Tour: Shirakawa-go & Takayama from Nagoya.

Cultural Heritage Tour Shirakawa Go and Takayama from Nagoya

AU$102
per adult
Cultural Heritage Tour Shirakawa Go and Takayama from Nagoya
Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya

Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya

AU$79
per adult
Hida Takayama Shirakawa go and Old Town Day Tour From Nagoya
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Our pick of the best Showa Ward Hotel Deals

Minn STATION Ai Nagoya

Minn STATION Ai Nagoya

2 out of 5
STATION Ai, 1-2-32 Tsurumai, Showa-ku Nagoya Aichi
The price is AU$95 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$95
20 July - 21 July
Stay at this hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Osu Shopping District and Nagoya Castle are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
"Highly recommended for short or long stay—"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Minn STATION Ai Nagoya
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki

Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki

3.5 out of 5
1-16-36 Nishiki, Nakaku Nagoya Aichi
The price is AU$135 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$135
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,378 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier

Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier

4.5 out of 5
Nakamura-ku, Meieki 4-11-27 Nagoya Aichi
The price is AU$157 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$157
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier
Nikko Style Nagoya

Nikko Style Nagoya

4 out of 5
5-20-13 Meieki Nagoya Aichi
The price is AU$219 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$219
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,517 reviews)
"Good location and position. Had good time with them"

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Nikko Style Nagoya
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel

Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel

4 out of 5
1-1-3 Meieki Nagoya
The price is AU$221 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$221
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,902 reviews)
"What a nice hotel and excellent staff. Room was the best we have experienced in Japan. Would absolutely stay here again."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Meitetsu Inn Nagoya Ekimae

Meitetsu Inn Nagoya Ekimae

3 out of 5
2-21-12 Meieki Nishi-ku Nagoya Aichi-ken
The price is AU$83 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$83
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (1,014 reviews)
"早餐合適.附近交通方便"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Meitetsu Inn Nagoya Ekimae
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Our guide on where to stay in Showa Ward

Find the best Showa Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a round plaza with a fountain, and a network of roads.

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.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent tower.

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.

A modern, curved skyscraper with a glass facade, surrounded by a dense urban cityscape.
Photo by Nobuhiro Fukunari
Open Photo by Nobuhiro Fukunari

Meieki

While you're in Meieki, take in top sights like Takashimaya or Winc Aichi, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Meitetsu Nagoya Station or Kokusai Center Station.

An airport terminal with a control tower, parked vehicles, and a clear sky.
Photo by James Ng
Open Photo by James Ng

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.

A building with a distinctive triangular roof and a central spire.

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.

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