Nagoya Travel Hub: Culture, Transit Maps & Sightseeing

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Nagoya is the main city of central Japan and a convenient launch point for Takayama, Shirakawa-go, and Ise Grand Shrine. Nagoya Castle, first built by order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, is easy to spot — the pair of golden shachi (carp-tiger creatures) on the main keep are the city's unofficial mascot — and the restored paintings of the Honmaru Palace are worth the extra ticket. Atsuta Shrine houses the Kusanagi sword, one of the three Imperial Regalia, though you won't actually see it. Osu Shopping District mixes centuries-old temples with vintage shops, arcades, and a solid international food lineup. Come hungry: Nagoya's local dishes include miso katsu, hitsumabushi (grilled eel served three ways), tebasaki chicken wings, and the punchy Taiwan ramen invented here. Families will get a day out of the Toyota Commemorative Museum, the SCMaglev and Railway Park, and nearby Legoland; Ghibli Park, about an hour out in Nagakute, has been a huge draw since opening.

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4.8

Legoland Japan Resort

• The exciting world of LEGO bricks

• Fun for all ages, the whole family can enjoy an amazing day with LEGO bricks.

• The park features approximately 17 million Lego bricks and around 10,000 Lego models, along with many fun interactive adventure rides.

Legoland Japan Resort is located in Nagoya's Minato Ward, a dreamlike theme park built with over 17 million LEGO bricks that has delighted children since its opening in 2017. Featuring eight uniquely themed areas and more than 10,000 different LEGO models, both kids and adults can find their own joyful corner in this vibrant brick kingdom. Though compact in size, the park encompasses eight major zones: LEGO Factory, Bricktopia, Adventure Land, Knight's Kingdom, Pirate Shores, Miniland, LEGO City, and LEGO Ninjago World. The resort area also includes convenient accommodation at the Legoland Hotel, situated right at the main entrance for easy check-in. Within the hotel complex lies the popular "Sealife Nagoya" aquarium, where visitors can fully immerse themselves in marine wonders—petting gentle sea creatures, walking through underwater tunnels, and discovering fascinating oceanic knowledge.

△ At the LEGO Factory Tour, you can witness the entire machine production process of the bricks used throughout the park and in the stores!

△ Enter the world of Ninjago and embark on an adventure with Kai, Nya, and their brave ninja companions!

△ Work with family and friends to extinguish the fire in the burning building as quickly as possible!

Address 2-2-1 Kinjo Wharf, Minato-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Opening hours June 24–July 17 Monday-Friday Open: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM;June 24–July 17 Saturday-Sunday Open: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM;July 18–July 20 Open: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM;July 25–July 26 Open: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM;July 21–July 24 Open: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM;July 27–July 31 Open: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Entry Fee USD 32.71

4.8

Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium

North hall: A 3.5-billion-year journey

Animals return to the ocean

Approximately 3.5 billion years ago, single-celled organisms emerged in the oceans, becoming the earliest life forms on Earth. Countless species evolved along their own paths, with some migrating to land and evolving into giant dinosaurs that once dominated the terrestrial realm. However, they eventually became extinct.

Later, mammals dominated the land. Around 50 million years ago, some mammals returned to the ocean, their natural habitat. These animals evolved into modern whales. To adapt to underwater life, they developed streamlined bodies, forming the graceful shapes we see today.

This exhibition will chronologically guide visitors into the world of cetaceans. These marine creatures have adapted to underwater life, developing remarkable intelligence, and are said to hold a terrestrial status comparable to humans.

South hall: Journey to Antarctica

Global journey, encountering diverse life across the five oceans

The vast ocean covers approx. 70% of the earth's surface, featuring diverse temperatures and climates that enable organisms to adapt to various environments and continuously evolve. In the south pavilion, you can retrace the route of the Antarctic research vessel "Fuji" docked at Nagoya port garden pier, and observe creatures living in different water zones including the "Sea of Japan", "Deep sea exhibition hall", "Equatorial waters", "Australian waters", and "Antarctic waters".

Let's embark on an Antarctic journey and observe the ecosystems of creatures living in different waters up close.

Address 1-3 Minatomachi, Minato Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 455-0033, Japan
Opening hours July 30–August 31 Open: 9:30 AM–8:00 PM
Entry Fee USD 12.77

4.8

Sky Promenade

The outdoor observation deck Sky Promenade is an outdoor observation deck located on the 44th to 46th floors of the Midland Square office building, directly connected to Nagoya Station. The 45th to 46th floors are a circular walkway, and the 44th floor is equipped with binoculars and benches where you can take a rest. You can enjoy different views during the day and at night. Enjoy a wonderful time with your loved ones, looking at the Tokai area from a different angle than usual.

Address 4 Chome-7-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
Opening hours Year round Open: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM(Admission ends at 9:30 PM);August 1–August 31 every year Open: 11:00 AM–11:00 PM(Admission ends at 10:30 PM);December 31 every year Open: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM;January 1 every year Open: 6:00 AM–8:30 AM(Admission ends at 8:00 AM)
Entry Fee USD 6.3

4.6

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle is a landmark attraction in Nagoya, also known as the Golden Castle. Together with Osaka Castle and Kumamoto Castle, it is collectively known as one of Japan's "Three Great Castles." Visitors can take the internal elevator to the castle's main tower, where the top floor offers panoramic views of the surrounding streets. Inside the tower, you can admire various historical artifacts and documents, as well as numerous simulated models, scenes, and interactive games, making the visit both enjoyable and engaging.

Address 1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0031, Japan
Opening hours Year round Open: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM;December 29–December 31 every year Closed;January 1 every year Closed, The last admission time for Honmaru Palace and Nishinomaru Okurajo Treasure Museum is 4:00 PM. Schedules may change due to special activities or other circumstances.

4.6

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens

The Higashiyama Zoological and Botanical Garden is an animal and botanical garden located in Higashiyama Park, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City. Its opening dates back to 1937. In 2010, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden was second only to Ueno Zoo in Japan in terms of annual admissions. There are botanical gardens, zoos, amusement parks, Dongshan Sky Pagoda and other facilities in the park. About 550 species of animals are kept in the zoo, among which koalas, giraffes and elephants are more popular. Natural museums that focus on nocturnal animals are also hot spots. In addition, there are the World Killifish Museum, which displays killifish from all over the world, and the Nature Zoo, where you can visit the ecology of reptiles and nocturnal animals. About 7,100 species of plants are displayed in the botanical garden, as well as Western-style gardens, Japanese gardens, greenhouses, and more. It is worth mentioning that the building of the greenhouse has received high evaluations in terms of construction technology and has been designated as a national important cultural property. The architectural form is symmetrical and impressive. It has existed since the opening of the park and has now increased to 10 buildings.

Address Japan, 〒464-0804 愛知県名古屋市千種区東山元町３丁目７０
Opening hours January 2–December 28 every year Tuesday-Sunday Open: 9:00 AM–4:50 PM(Admission ends at 4:30 PM);January 2–December 28 every year Monday Closed;January 1 every year Closed;December 29–December 31 every year Closed;May 4 Open: 9:00 AM–4:50 PM;May 7 Closed, Rest days: Monday (but if Monday is a holiday or compensatory day off, it will be postponed to the next non holiday day off), December 29th to January 1st
Entry Fee USD 3.15

4.6

Atsuta-jingu Shrine

Atsuta Jingu is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, best known for its sacred sword Kusanagi-no-tsurugi (replica), a symbol of Imperial power. It is ranked second only to the Grand Shrine of Ise and is one of Japan's three great shrines. The main hall of Atsuta Jingu enshrines the "Five Great Gods of Atsuta", including Yamatotakeru-no-Mikoto, Miyasuhime-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu-Oomikami, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, and Takeinadane-no-Mikoto, all of whom have been highly regarded throughout Japanese history and are worshipped by the people. Generations of Japanese rulers have used various forms to express their respect for the shrine, with Toyotomi Hideoyoshi and Tokgawa Ieyasu both having supported extensive repair work on the shrine. In recent years, the Emperor and Empress of Japan have also visited the site.

Address 1 Chome-1-1 Jingu, Atsuta Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 456-8585, Japan
Opening hours Year round Open all day
Entry Fee Free

4.6

Osu Shotengai Shopping Street

Osu Shopping Street is the largest commercial street in the Nagoya area. Strolling here, there are all kinds of shops. There are a wide variety of products, including kimono specialty stores full of Japanese flavor, second-hand stores for various products, duty-free stores for household appliances, and trendy stores that young people love. There are also a variety of delicious snack bars, special stores for game CDs, popular CDs, computer and mobile phone accessories, etc., known as Akihabara in Nagoya. The symbol of Osu is the Osu Kannon. Osu Kannon is one of the three major Kannons in Japan. One of the seven gods of good fortune, the cloth bag statue is located here.

Address 3 Chome-26 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0011, Japan
Opening hours Year round Open all day
Entry Fee Free

4.8

Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle was built during the Muromachi Shogunate period. It is located on a small hill next to the Kiso River and is also known as Baidi Castle. This name is not unfamiliar to Chinese travelers, and the namer is indeed reminiscent of the poem "Early Departure from Baidi Castle" written by Li Bai. The Inuyama Castle Tower is one of the twelve existing ancient castle towers in Japan, and its style is relatively old. It is known as the "Four National Treasure Castles of Japan" together with Himeji Castle, Matsumoto Castle, and Hikone Castle. It has 3 floors on the outside, 4 floors inside, and 2 floors underground, which is rare among the castle towers in Japan. Of course, these floors are open to visitors, and travelers can view various architectural structures of the city underground. On the top floor, the 4th floor, you can also walk to the outdoor corridor to enjoy the scenery. Every Thursday, you can also watch the tour of the Aichi Prefecture's Warring States Princess Team for free, which is somewhat similar to the Nagoya Castle's general team and is still worth seeing.

Inuyama Castle was built in 1537 by Oda Nobuyasu, the uncle of Oda Nobunaga. It is located on the border of Owari (Aichi Prefecture) and Mino (Gifu Prefecture). It has been a key point for conquering the world since the Warring States Period, and the lord of the castle has changed frequently. During the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute (1584), Toyotomi Hideyoshi led an army of 120,000 into the castle and had a showdown with Tokugawa Ieyasu who used Komakiyama Castle as his base. In the Edo Period (1603-1868), Naruse Masashige, the head of the Owari domain's retainers, became the lord of the castle until the end of the shogunate. However, due to the abolition of domains and establishment of prefectures during the Meiji Restoration (1868), the castle became the property of Aichi Prefecture. However, due to the Nobi earthquake in 1891, half of the castle was damaged, and the castle became the property of the Naruse family again on the condition of restoration. It was a privately owned castle until 2004, when it was taken over by a foundation.

Address Kitakoken-65-2 Inuyama, Aichi 484-0082, Japan
Opening hours December 29–December 31 every year Closed;January 1–December 28 every year Open: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM(Admission ends at 4:30 PM)