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Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Alive in Everyday Life and Nature

We are pleased to present Swedish textiles, which until now have had few opportunities to be highlighted in Japan. In Sweden, textiles designed to evoke lively seasons even during…

Date : Jul 11, 2026 ～ Sep 6, 2026
From 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (until 8:00 p.m. on Fridays) *In all cases, admission is until 30 minutes before closing.*
Tokugawa Art Museum Summer Special Exhibition: “Martial Arts: Samurai Athletes”

Samurai in the Edo period acquired martial skills such as wielding the bow and arrow, riding horses, and becoming proficient in the use of swords and spears. Because samurai took …

Date : Jul 25, 2026 ～ Sep 27, 2026
10:00–17:00 (last admission until 16:30)
Saburo Memorial Museum Special Exhibition: “Six Ceramic Artists”

An exhibition by six ceramic artists based in Mino who are forging diverse forms of expression. While inheriting the spirit of Keiji Ito, Hiromi Itabashi creates serene forms; Ken…

Date : Aug 21, 2026 ～ Sep 20, 2026
10:00–17:00 (Note: Last admission is until 16:30)
Yamazaki Mazak Art Museum Collection Exhibition -From Spring to Fall-

[Held from 2/28 (Sat) to 10/18 (Sun) 10:00-17:30] Paintings by French painters active from the 18th to the 20th century, from masters representing rococo art such as Watteau, Bou…

Date : Feb 28, 2026 ～ Oct 18, 2026
Art Aquarium Exhibition Nagoya 2026

An art form woven from goldfish × light, sound, and fragrance Goldfish swim and dance gracefully through a space enveloped in radiance, music, and scent. The culture of goldfi…

Date : Jul 24, 2026 ～ Sep 23, 2026
10:00–18:00 (subject to change) Last admission accepted at 17:00
Swords Associated with Sengoku Warlords: The Brothers Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Hidenaga

At the Nagoya Sword Museum “Nagoya Touken World,” we will hold the special exhibition “Swords Associated with Sengoku Warlords: The Toyotomi Brothers, Hideyoshi and Hidenaga” from…

Date : Jul 11, 2026 ～ Sep 27, 2026
10:00–17:00 (Note: Last admission until 16:30)
Special Exhibition “suke suke exhibition2 (Skeleton See-Through Exhibition 2) The World of Mechanisms Revealed Through Transparency”

The Sukesuke Exhibition is an exhibition where visitors experience the insides of various living things and objects through “sukeru” (seeing through them). At a time when many …

Date : Jul 18, 2026 ～ Sep 23, 2026
9:30–17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
LEGOLAND^® Japan “A Soaking-Wet Summer at LEGOLAND^®”

Aiming to become Japan’s number one kids’ resort, LEGOLAND® Japan Resort will hold “A Soaking Wet Summer at LEGOLAND®” from Friday, July 10 to Monday, August 31. Summer at LEGO…

Date : Jul 10, 2026 ～ Aug 31, 2026
10:00–18:00 (Business hours vary depending on the day, so please check the official website.)
The 28th Nippon Domannaka Festival

Held in the heart of Japan amid the height of summer in Nagoya, Nippon Domannaka Matsuri (commonly known as Domatsuri) is one of Japan’s largest dance festivals. Around 200 teams …

Date : Friday, August 28–Sunday, August …
Varies by stage.
Digital Stamp Rally: “Tell Us, Shonyu-kun! A Stroll Through the Battle of Nagakute”

A digital stamp rally, “Teach Us, Shonyu-kun! A Stroll Through the Battle of Nagakute,” is now being held, taking you around the battle sites of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Hashiba Hideyoshi…

Date : Apr 21, 2026 ～ Mar 31, 2027
Technical Exhibition: “The Evolution of the Pantograph”

Most trains running on the Shinkansen and conventional lines operate using electricity drawn from the overhead wires by a component mounted on the roof called a pantograph, which …

Date : Jul 1, 2026 ～ May 4, 2027
10:00–17:30 (Note: Last admission is at 17:00)
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Summer Night Aquarium

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium lengthens its hours to 8:00 pm from Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, September 1 during its Summer Night Aquarium. Relish the Romantic Aquarium with the…

Date : Jul 18, 2026 ～ Aug 31, 2026
5:00 pm–8:00 pm (admission until one hour before close) Note: • Open from 9:30 am.
15th Special Exhibition: Maintenance and Service Vehicles of the Tokaido Shinkansen — The Unsung Heroes Supporting Safety —

When people think of the Tokaido Shinkansen, they probably picture trains like the N700S, with their white bodies and blue stripe. If the N700S—designed to achieve the highest …

Date : Mar 25, 2026 ～ Jan 25, 2027
10:00–17:30 (Note: Last admission is at 17:00)
NAKED AQUA FANTASIA

The observation deck of Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER is transformed into a fantastical ocean world just for the summer. We bring you an immersive aqua experience where the nig…

Date : Jul 1, 2026 ～ Sep 13, 2026
7:00 PM–9:00 PM (Notes: On Saturdays, open until 9:40 PM / Last admission 20 minutes before closing)
Toyotomi Museum (Free admission on 10/17, 18, and 31)

Toyotomi Museum is a multi-purpose facility that opened in Nakamura Park, a place associated with the Toyotomi brothers Hideyoshi and Hidenaga, to coincide with the 2026 Taiga dra…

Date : Jan 26, 2026 ～ Jan 11, 2027
9:00 AM–5:00 PM (last admission 4:30 PM) *Please note that admission may be restricted depending on crowd conditions, etc.
Continued: Norman Rockwell Exhibition

Norman Rockwell (1894–1978), an illustrator who was active in America. This exhibition introduces ceramic figurines known as Seto novelties, which reproduced Rockwell’s illustrati…

Date : Jun 5, 2026 ～ Sep 27, 2026
10:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30)
“Let’s Ride! Exciting and Thrilling Working Vehicles”

This summer, come see, ride in, and experience “working vehicles”! A huge gathering of “working vehicles” from Japan and around the world will be on display at the Toyota Automob…

Date : Jul 17, 2026 ～ Sep 6, 2026
9:30–17:30 (Note: Admission reception is until 16:30)
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens Autumn Leaf Viewing / Fall Foliage Illumination

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens will hold its annual “Momiji-gari” (autumn leaf viewing)! There are more than 500 trees in the botanical garden that turn brilliant autumn…

Date : Nov 14, 2026 ～ Dec 6, 2026
9:00–16:50 (admission until 16:30)
Shirotori Garden Autumn Dew Festival

At Shirotori Garden, every year during the most pleasant season of the year, as summer gradually turns to autumn, the “Shūrosai” (Autumn Dew Festival) is held. From dusk, event…

Date : Sep 15, 2026 ～ Oct 25, 2026
9:00–17:00 (last admission at 16:30) On Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, opening hours will be extended until 21:30. *From 17:00, entry is only through the Main Gate (the North Gate will be closed); last admission at 21:00.
Nagoya Horikawa Cruise

　　　　 Enjoy the Nagoya Castle and Shikemichi area in autumn while solving mysteries on the “Nagoya Horikawa Cruise”! On the Horikawa River, which was created in 1610 along w…

Date : Saturdays, Sundays, and public ho…
10:00–16:30
Aichi International Women's Film Festival 2026

The Aichi International Women’s Film Festival is Japan’s only international women’s film festival, featuring works by female directors from countries and regions around the world,…

Date : Sep 2, 2026 ～ Sep 6, 2026
10:00–20:00
Special Exhibition “Lithuania—Songs Echoing Through the Baltic Forests—” / Special Exhibition “Nagoya Has Hideyoshi, You Know!—Hideyoshi and the History of Owari—”

To commemorate the pre-opening, two special exhibitions will be held simultaneously. One introduces the history and culture of the Republic of Lithuania, where Chiune Sugihara—a d…

Date : Sep 5, 2026 ～ Nov 1, 2026
9:30–17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
Aichi-Nagoya Open Top Bus

Nagoya City, in collaboration with Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. through a public-private partnership, will operate the Aichi-Nagoya Open Top Bus during the perio…

Date : Sep 18, 2026 ～ Oct 24, 2026
Departure & Arrival Times Best of Nagoya! Must-See Sightseeing Tour(60min) Day①：Departs 2:00 PM → Arrives 3:00 PM Day②：Departs 4:00 PM → Arrives 5:00 PM Sparkling Nagoya Night Views!(85min) Night①：Departs 6:00 PM → Arrives 7:25 PM Night②： Departs 8:00 PM → Arrives 9:25 PM
Oasis 21 i Center Hands-On Event: Arimatsu-Narumi Shibori Dyeing

If you want to enjoy Nagoya even more, why not try a traditional craft experience at Oasis 21? Dyeing traditions have long been rooted in Nagoya, including Arimatsu-Narumi Shib…

Date : Sep 14, 2026
Oasis 21 iCenter Hands-On Event: “Family Crest Printing”

If you want to enjoy Nagoya even more, why not try a traditional craft experience at Oasis 21? Dyeing has long been deeply rooted in Nagoya, with traditions such as “Arimatsu-N…

Date : Sep 21, 2026
Nagoya Tsurumai International Shogi Class

The Japanese game of shogi—equivalent to Western chess—is a game of strategy and cunning. Thus many may think it to difficult to understand. However, this is not the case! Learn …

Date : Jun 28, 2026 , Jul 4 , Sep 13 , 1…
9:30 am–11:30 am
Hometown Nationwide Prefectural Associations Festival 2026

The 24th “Hometown National Prefectural Associations Festival 2026” will once again be held this year at Hisaya Odori Park / Edion Hisaya Plaza, right in the heart of Sakae. Ce…

Date : Sep 5, 2026 ～ Sep 6, 2026
9:30–17:00 (held rain or shine)
Nagoya Horikawa Night Cruise

Horikawa, connecting people and the city unchanged for 400 years—now and then. Have a special experience on Horikawa, wrapped in darkness and silence!! The nighttime Horikawa c…

Date : Saturdays, Sundays, and public ho…
Departs at 18:00, 19:00, and 20:00 (Note: sightseeing loop service)