A Day in Nagoya

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:

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.

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This hotel is a great place to base your exploration of Nagoya, especially if you really want to be taken care of. Of course, the service does come at a somewhat high cost!

There are great exhibits on forges, weaving, automobiles and even a fun hands-on area. All of the exhibits are well done and very interesting, with real demonstrations. It is definitely worth a visit. During the week it is often filled with schoolchildren, so I advise you to visit early and get a head start on these groups! It is a large facility and comfortable shoes are necessary. It is easy to get there on the subway: from the Sako Station on Meitetsu line, walk 3 minutes, or from Kamejima Station on Higashiyama Subway Line (Exit #2) and walk 10 minutes.

The museum is filled with not only gorgeous art, but also every day articles. There are displays with furniture, clothing, hairpieces and books. However, one of the most fascinating holdings at the museum are the beautifully illustrated sections from the twelfth century Tale of Genji. The majority of the pieces are well documented and in very good conditions, as the family had always taken such good care to preserve their history. If you are a history buff, or even if you just like museums, you could easily spent several hours here! The easiest way to get there is by taking the Jiyugaoka city bus line to Shindeki and then walking 3 minutes. The museum is open from 10AM-5PM and closed on Mondays. The entrance fee is 1200Y.