Things to Do in Nagoya-shi
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Nagoya Castle
#1 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 8467 times in trip plans
Park, Castle, Historical Site, Family And Kids
1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 460-0031, Japan
500 JPY 09:00 am - 04:30 pmDetailsBuilt in 1612 by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu as the stronghold of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa Dynasty, this was one of the largest castles in the country. The castle's prestige was such that the town around it eventually became Japan's 4th largest city. Unfortunately, the original castle did not survive Allied bombing in WWII. The 48 metre building...Read more about Nagoya Castle -
Atsuta Shrine
#2 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 6721 times in trip plans
Religious Site, Landmark, Family And Kids
1 Chome-1-1 Jingu, Atsuta Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 456-8585, Japan
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsSpiritually, this is one of Shinto religion's most important shrines. As such, this is one the most important attractions of Nagoya, and is visited by almost 9 million people annually. It's the Shrine of the Atsua-no-Okami. It's thought to be almost 2000 years old, built during the time of the Emperor Keiko (71-130) AD. Furthermore, the shrine is a...Read more about Atsuta Shrine -
Toyota Commemorative Museum Of Industry And Technology
#3 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 5995 times in trip plans
Museum, Family And Kids, Exhibition , Specialty Museum
4-1- 45 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 451-0051, Japan
500 JPY 09:30 am - 05:00 pmDetailsToyota is Japan's largest car manufacturer. This is not the automobile museum. For the company, it's actually a history museum. Housed in the original brick building of the former Toyoda textile factory and research center, the museum explores the company's origins from a textile concern to a automobile concern. The complex has two main buildings: ...Read more about Toyota Commemorative Museum Of Industry And Technology -
Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium
#4 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 4272 times in trip plans
Aquarium, Family And Kids
1-3 Minatomachi, Minato Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 455-0033, Japan
2000 JPY 09:30 am - 05:30 pmDetailsBuilt in 1992, this public aquarium is one of Japan's better ones. It has two major exhibits. The north building is dedicated to cetaceans - killer and Beluga whales, dolphins, porpoises and such. It has one of the largest outdoor tanks in the world, where audiences are treated to fantastic dolphin shows. You can also see how these dolphins are fed...Read more about Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium -
Osu Shopping Street
#5 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 7169 times in trip plans
Entertainment, Shopping Center, Family And Kids, Streets
District Osu 3-28-25, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 460-0011, Japan
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsReligion, entertainment, commerce and culture are all colorfully expressed in this sprawling and thriving shopping district. Founded 400 years ago, the nine streets of 1200 shops are close to the revered Osu Kannon Temple. The goods sold here have evolved over the years but their price has not. Everything is unbelievably cheap - appliances, cosplay...Read more about Osu Shopping Street -
Scmaglev And Railway Park
#6 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 3185 times in trip plans
Museum, Family And Kids, Exhibition , Specialty Museum
3 Chome-2-2 Kinjofuto, Minato Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 455-0848, Japan
1000 JPY 10:00 am - 05:30 pmDetailsIf you are train geek, this could easily be your favorite museum ever. Where to start? First, there are the 39 retired train carriages that you can climb into and underneath. These range from ancient steam engines to the latest maglev models. Exhibits inside and around the trains explain all you need to know about them - operation, construction and...Read more about Scmaglev And Railway Park -
Nagoya City Science Museum
#7 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 4112 times in trip plans
Museum, Planetarium , Family And Kids, Exhibition , Specialty Museum
2 Chome-17-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 460-0008, Japan
400 JPY 09:30 am - 05:00 pmDetailsIt's hard to miss the museum - the giant silver globe that houses the world's largest planetarium is rather prominent. The planetarium shows, which happen six times a day, are the main attraction of the museum. Most of the Museum's other attractions were renovated in 2011 and 2012 to coincide with the opening of the planetarium. The museum has seve...Read more about Nagoya City Science Museum -
Higashiyama Zoo And Botanical Gardens
#8 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 901 times in trip plans
Zoo, Botanical Garden, Restaurant, Family And Kids, Tower
3-70 Higashiyama Motomachi, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 464-0804, Japan
500 JPY 09:00 am - 04:50 pmDetailsThey managed to pack a lot of highlights into what is now one of Asia's largest attractions at 60 hectares. First there is a zoo which has a hundred and twenty-five species of animals. In addition to the more generally popular animals, resume to breed the rare Persian leopard and the Mackenzie Valley wolf. The Worldwide Medaka Hall houses hundres o...Read more about Higashiyama Zoo And Botanical Gardens -
Tokugawa Art Museum And Garden
#9 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 1408 times in trip plans
Art Museum, Museum, Garden, Family And Kids, Specialty Museum
1017 Tokugawacho, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 461-0023, Japan
1350 JPY 10:00 am - 05:00 pmDetailsThe Tokugawa Dynasty, descended from the first Shogun Tokugawa, is one of Japan's most historically influential families. It also used to be one of the wealthiest. This Museum and garden was commissioned in 1935 at the site of the Owari's former feudal residence as a place to exhibit and preserve the legacy of the family - Arms and Armory, artwork,...Read more about Tokugawa Art Museum And Garden -
Oasis 21
#10 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 4955 times in trip plans
Garden, Restaurant, Entertainment, Mall, Shopping Center, Family And Kids
1-11-1 Higashisakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya
N/A 10:00 am - 10:00 pmDetailsThey call this striking-looking building a modern facility, but at its heart it is just a mall. The most famous feature is the roof - a large oval structure made of glass and filled with water with the dual purpose of keeping the mall cool and creating interesting optical phenomena. This has led to the public event and exhibition area directly unde...Read more about Oasis 21 -
Osu Kannon
#11 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 4593 times in trip plans
Religious Site, Temple, Family And Kids
Japan, 〒460-0011 Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Osu, 2 Chome−21−47
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsThe temple worships the Goddess of Mercy. Completed in the 14th century, it was moved to its current location in the 17th, by the Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. The Shinpukuji Library below the temple contains around 15,000 antique Japanese and Chinese texts. The wooden statue of the goddess was carved by the influential Buddhist Kobo Daishi. Another of t...Read more about Osu Kannon -
Tsuruma Park
#12 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 2926 times in trip plans
Library, Park, Play Ground, Family And Kids, Fountain, Nature
1 Chome Tsurumai, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsThough simply ornamented, this park manages to be beautiful. For one, the name itself is quite pleasant - it means 'the place where water runs.' It has an Eastern side and western side. The western side has a fountain, a rose garden, and a flower park. In the center of the park, there is a music gazebo built in European style. On the Eastern side I...Read more about Tsuruma Park -
Hisaya Odori Park
#13 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 2180 times in trip plans
Park, Family And Kids, Fountain, Nature
3 Chome Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 460-0008, Japan
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsRather than one park, this is a series of little parks that run down a boulevard, that together act as a Central Park for the downtown area. The parks run from north to south for about two kilometers. Decorated with elegant trees, water fountains, sculptures and other types of public art and installations, the area is quite popular with the locals....Read more about Hisaya Odori Park -
Midland Square
#14 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 1330 times in trip plans
View Point, Restaurant, Entertainment, Mall, Shopping Center, Family And Kids, O...
Midland Square 450-0002 Nagoya City, Nakamura Ward, Meieki
N/A 11:00 am - 10:00 pmDetailsNagoya's tallest building (at 247 meters) multitasks well - shopping complex of about 60 brand stores, a cinema, a couple of car showrooms, and the country's highest open air observation deck (the Sky Promenade). The deck is on the top three floors of the 46 story high building, and had terrific views of the city. Naturally, it's a selfie hotspot. ...Read more about Midland Square -
Meijo Park
#15 of 27 Things to do in Nagoya-shi | Added 1917 times in trip plans
Park, Family And Kids, Nature, Windmill
1 Chome Meijo, Kita Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 462-0846, Japan
N/A 12:01 am - 12:00 amDetailsThere are other, more popular parks in the city, but for those who love Nagoya, nothing beats this park. Created in 1931, this serene public space is easily the most charming place in the city. The Nagoya Castle towers over it; indeed, the park was once part of the castle's extended grounds, and served as its pleasure garden. Famous for the many fl...Read more about Meijo Park
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