Nagoya Travel Guide

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Nagoya
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Atsuta Shrine showing heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship
Nagoya
Nagoya

Japan’s fourth-largest city is home to a fascinating history, an up-to-date shopping scene and gorgeous springtime cherry blossoms.

With nearly 3 million inhabitants, Nagoya is the fourth-largest metropolis in Japan. Still, this vibrant modern city has retained its strong historical flavour and its distinctive local charms. Visit Nagoya for its its shopping opportunities, its lovely springtime scenery and its well-maintained cultural attractions.

If you come to Nagoya by high-speed train, you will arrive at the city’s main railroad station. Nagoya Station is in fact the world’s largest railroad complex. Head upstairs to the JR Central Towers, where some of Nagoya’s finest shopping is to be done. You will also find two viewing decks, luxury hotels, bars and day spa facilities.

Take the train to the city’s outskirts to learn about another favourite mode of transport in Japan, the automobile. The Toyota Automobile Museum is home to a variety of luxury cars from Europe and the United States, along with some classic Japanese models. Auto enthusiasts will also enjoy the educational Toyota Techno Museum in town.

Nagoya’s historical side is on show at the Nagoya Castle, at the city’s historical centre. This castle was damaged during World War II but has been carefully restored since then, with renovations ongoing. Check out the moats and the turreted walls in the surrounding park as well.

During springtime, Nagoya bursts with colour as the cherry blossoms bloom. Take part in the Japanese tradition of hanami, a pastime that brings crowds together in parks to enjoy the trees’ beautiful display. Head to Helwa Park to experience one of the most well-known hanami spots in town.

Just 15 minutes on the train will bring you to one of Japan’s most sacred sites. Pay your respects at the Atsuta Shrine, and linger a while to enjoy the serenity of this lovely wooded area.

Nagoya’s well-known cuisine is certainly worth a taste test. The city’s signature dish is hitsumabushi, a meal of grilled eel served with broth and rice in a wooden bowl.

Reach Nagoya by air or by high-speed train. The train journey takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes from Tokyo or 35 minutes from Kyoto.

Where to stay in Nagoya

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Nagoya City Centre

4.5/5(69 area reviews)

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.

Nagoya City Centre
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Sakae

Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Sunshine Sakae or Nagoya PARCO while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.

Sakae
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Centrair

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Centrair
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Meieki

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

Meieki
Nagoya City Art Museum as well as an individual female

Naka Ward

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Naka Ward
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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.

Nishiki
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya

3 out of 5
3-4-3, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
The price is AU$165 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$165
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very clean, convenient, and had a great public bath as well. Staff was always available and friendly."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya
Nikko Style Nagoya

Nikko Style Nagoya

4 out of 5
5-20-13 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
The price is AU$190 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$190
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,081 reviews)
"Friendly Staff and clean rooms. Good value for money, located between two subway stations but still convinent enough."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Nikko Style Nagoya
Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi

Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi

3 out of 5
1-6-3, Noritake, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
The price is AU$112 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$112
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Best hotel of our visit at a great price. We were on the 17th floor and the view of Nagoya was fantastic (even on rainy days). Room had a legitimate Japanese style bathroom with separate shower and bath wet-room. Great location near Nagoya station and Bic Camera (but there was some construction to ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
GOLD STAY NAGOYA OSU

GOLD STAY NAGOYA OSU

4.5 out of 5
1-chome-4-35 Tachibana Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Osu Shopping District and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
"Staff are awesome helped with anything we asked, local shops and dinning 5 minute walk away and not too far from Nagoya station"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

GOLD STAY NAGOYA OSU
GOLDSTAY SAKAE

GOLDSTAY SAKAE

4.5 out of 5
4-chome-9-22 Sakae Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Osu Shopping District and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"Hotel is excellent. Clean and fairly new. Service is excellent. There is a portable stove, but no pots and kitchenwares provided."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

GOLDSTAY SAKAE
Polaris 102

Polaris 102

2.5 out of 5
3-24-14 Kodama Nishiku 102, Nagoya, Aichi
Book a stay at this business-friendly condo in Nagoya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and slippers. Popular attractions Nagoya Castle and Osu Shopping District ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"good for family living,榻榻米 bed in 2nd floor, washing machine and kitchen so convenient nearby 1km a super market there is foodcourt. a very good chinese restaurant 300 meter,or mcdonald close, and a park for kids take 荣25 bus to 荣, and transit to all places. we had good 5 days here"

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025

Polaris 102
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Nagoya

4.3
Top destination
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4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good place to go after you've been to a lot of other places (2nd trip kind of place)

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We enjoyed visiting Nagoya Castle and walking through the gardens near Atsuta Shrine.

4/5 - Good

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Lovely bits of Japanese history to be found and lots of nice food too

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We really loved Nagoya and found the transport on the subway really easy to use and good value for money

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very clean and modern city.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We were in Nagoya only to get to the Grand Prix in Suzuka. Very nice clean hotel with shuttle bus to Nagoya station. Very clean nice relaxing onsen.

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