As one of Japan’s major cities, with a population of well over two million, Nagoya truly has something for everyone! Home to sites such as Nagoya Castle, the Tokugawa Museum, Atsuta Shrine, Tganji Temple, Toyota’s Museum of Industry and Technology, a zoo, an aquarium and much more, there seems to be an endless array of choices. Even if you wish to venture outside of the city for a day, there are options to visit Inuyama with its castle and Meiji era buildings or Ise, Japan’s most sacred shrine.
Not only does Nagoya offer an abundance of daytime choices, but it also has an exceptional array of restaurants, bars and clubs. With the main areas in Sakae, Nagoya Station and Fushimi.
Quick Tips:
Nagoya has traditionally received a bad rap from the guidebooks. This is something that absolutely puzzles me. It is definitely an undeserved reputation…perhaps they are trying to keep the city to themselves. Don’t always believe what you read! Trust me, when I read the books I was not at all excited to visit the city, however after spending a short amount of time I realized that I wanted to stay longer to see everything the area had to offer.
The city has a well-organized tourism sector. It is possible to find tourist information centers in Nagoya Station and at the Nagoya International Center.
Best Way To Get Around:
The city is easy to navigate by subway, trains, buses, taxis or even on foot. Depending on the area of the city you wish to visit, it is usually easiest and most affordable to take the subway or a bus and then walk to your destination.