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VISIT NAGOYA

Highlights from primo trips

A trip into Nagoya's culinary culture: Nagoya Meshi

Rise past the normal eats like sushi and ramen to experience traditional Nagoya Meshi—or Nagoya Cuisine—in a hands-on way. Think of it as a culinary adventure… Bon voyage!

  • Must-try gourmet burgers of Nagoya

    Must-try gourmet burgers of Nagoya

  • A Search for Vintage: Nagoya's Retro Cafes and Mouth-watering Morning Combos

    A Search for Vintage: Nagoya's Retro Cafes and Mouth-watering Morning Combos

  • Catch a Bite to Eat from 9:00 pm or Later in the Sakae and IG Arena Area: Superb, Savory Nagoya Meshi Special Feature

    Catch a Bite to Eat from 9:00 pm or Later in the Sakae and IG Arena Area: Superb, Savory Nagoya Meshi Special Feature

  • 名古屋のラグジュアリーグルメ特集

    Fantastic Feasts in Nagoya Special Feature

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Latest Festival & Event Info

  • Yamazaki Mazak Art Museum Collection Exhibition -From Spring to Fall-

    Yamazaki Mazak Art Museum Collection Exhibition -From Spring to Fall-

    Feb 28, 2026 ~ Oct 18, 2026

  • Toyotomi Museum (Free admission on 10/17, 18, and 31)

    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.

  • Technical Exhibition: “The Evolution of the Pantograph”

    Jul 1, 2026 ~ May 4, 2027
    10:00–17:30 (Note: Last admission is at 17:00)

  • Saburo Memorial Museum Special Exhibition: “Six Ceramic Artists”

    Aug 21, 2026 ~ Sep 20, 2026
    10:00–17:00 (Note: Last admission is until 16:30)

  • Continued: Norman Rockwell Exhibition

    Jun 5, 2026 ~ Sep 27, 2026
    10:00–17:00 (last admission 16:30)

  • Swords Associated with Sengoku Warlords: The Brothers Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Hidenaga

    Jul 11, 2026 ~ Sep 27, 2026
    10:00–17:00 (Note: Last admission until 16:30)

  • Special Exhibition “Lithuania—Songs Echoing Through the Baltic Forests—” / Special Exhibition “Nagoya Has Hideyoshi, You Know!—Hideyoshi and the History of Owari—”

    Sep 5, 2026 ~ Nov 1, 2026
    9:30–17:00 (last admission at 16:30)

  • NAKED AQUA FANTASIA

    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)

  • The “Minami Kurutto Digital Stamp Rally” FINAL, created by everyone.

    Sep 1, 2026 ~ Nov 30, 2026
    You can join at any time. Please participate whenever it is convenient for you.

  • Digital Stamp Rally: “Tell Us, Shonyu-kun! A Stroll Through the Battle of Nagakute”

    Apr 21, 2026 ~ Mar 31, 2027

  • Art Aquarium Exhibition Nagoya 2026

    Jul 24, 2026 ~ Sep 23, 2026
    10:00–18:00 (subject to change) Last admission accepted at 17:00

  • 夏季特別展「武芸 サムライ・アスリート」

    Tokugawa Art Museum Summer Special Exhibition: “Martial Arts: Samurai Athletes”

    Jul 25, 2026 ~ Sep 27, 2026
    10:00–17:00 (last admission until 16:30)

  • 15th Special Exhibition: Maintenance and Service Vehicles of the Tokaido Shinkansen — The Unsung Heroes Supporting Safety —

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

  • Special Exhibition “suke suke exhibition2 (Skeleton See-Through Exhibition 2) The World of Mechanisms Revealed Through Transparency”

    Jul 18, 2026 ~ Sep 23, 2026
    9:30–17:00 (last admission at 16:30)

  • Nagoya Horikawa Cruise

    Saturdays, Sundays, and public ho…
    10:00–16:30

  • Nagoya Horikawa Night Cruise

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

  • NAGOYA PORT FES [Minato Sports Plaza] *Closed every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for inspection days

    Sep 12, 2026 ~ Oct 25, 2026
    10:00–21:00

  • Shirotori Garden Autumn Dew Festival

    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.

  • Magnificent blade engraving

    Oct 1, 2026 ~ Jan 17, 2027
    10:00–17:00 (Note: Last admission until 16:30) ・First term: Thursday, October 1 – Sunday, November 15 ・Second term: Wednesday, November 18 – Sunday, January 17

  • オアシス21iセンター体験イベント(家紋刷り)①

    Oasis 21 iCenter Hands-On Event: “Family Crest Printing”

    Sep 21, 2026

  • Nagoya Tsurumai International Shogi Class

    Nagoya Tsurumai International Shogi Class

    Jun 28, 2026 , Jul 4 , Sep 13 , 1…
    9:30 am–11:30 am

  • オアシス21iセンター 染め物体験

    Oasis 21 i Center Hands-On Event: Arimatsu-Narumi Shibori Dyeing

    Sep 14, 2026

  • Aichi-Nagoya Art & Lights

    Sep 17, 2026 ~ Oct 24, 2026
    6:30 PM–9:00 PM

  • Aichi-Nagoya Open Top Bus

    Aichi-Nagoya Open Top Bus

    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

  • 東山動植物園もみじ狩り

    Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens Autumn Leaf Viewing / Fall Foliage Illumination

    Nov 14, 2026 ~ Dec 6, 2026
    9:00–16:50 (admission until 16:30)

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Get ideas on where to go and what to do with sample itineraries.

  • Dinosaur Adventure NAGOYA

    One Day Family & Kids Nagoya Leisure Course

    One Day
    Dinosaurs & Gorillas, Space & Stars, Robots & Technology, Nagoya Offers it All!
  • Osu Shopping Arcades

    Central Nagoya Basic One Day Course, 2.

    One Day
    A One day History, Art, Shopping and Dining Experience in Nagoya City
  • LEGOLAND<sup class=

    Port of Nagoya Area, 2 Day 1 Night Leisure Course

    Two Days
    Spend some leisure time and enjoy the attractions around Nagoya’s picturesque port area.

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Features

名古屋観光をもっとお得に、もっと自由に!NAGOYA Sightseeing Pass

Make sightseeing in Nagoya more affordable and more flexible! NAGOYA Sightseeing Pass

Nagoya is packed with popular spots you’ll want to visit at least once, including Nagoya Castle, Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, Nagoya Port Aquarium, and Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens. If you’re thinking, “Since I’m here, I want to visit as many places as possible!”, the “NAGOYA Sightseeing Pass” is highly recommended, offering a great-value way to enjoy Nagoya’s major tourist attractions. From history and culture to science, entertainment, gourmet food, and shopping, why not mix and match the spots that interest you and enjoy sightseeing in Nagoya your own way?

  • Finding Nagoya Campaign

    This autumn, the keyword for your Nagoya trip is “explore”! We’re launching the “Nagoya All-Around Sightseeing Campaign,” where you can walk around the city, eat, play, and even enjoy great-value special perks. Why not freely visit the spots that catch your interest and enjoy a one-of-a-kind Nagoya trip of your own?

  • 名古屋で叶える、わたしの“推し活”トリップ!

    Make my “oshi-katsu”(stanning) trip come true in Nagoya!

    — To the heart-fluttering city where you’ll discover what you love — Nagoya, a mecca of subculture where you can fully enjoy pop culture, the latest trends, and “oshi-katsu(stanning)”to your heart’s content. Packed with popular spots loved by travelers from Taiwan and Hong Kong as well as Japanese women, this compact city lets you make the most of your time, even on a short visit. Along with street food, shopping, and café hopping, we’ll introduce an indulgent itinerary that lets you keep enjoying yourself well into the night after live shows or sporting events.

  • From the Excitement of the Game to an Unforgettable Night: Sakae Night Journey 2026

    Even after the excitement of the game, Sakae’s night is far from over. From the much-talked-about new spot “HAERA,” to bars with sweeping night views, comforting late-night gourmet fare, and even “Nagoya Kentos” with its lively live performances—there are more and more reasons than ever to enjoy the night in the Sakae area. Carry the afterglow of the game or event with you and step into the next stage of nighttime fun. In ever-evolving Sakae, come experience the “now” of Nagoya. What’s more, with plenty of people out even late at night and excellent public transportation, international visitors, including female travelers, can explore the area with confidence.

  • Sakae and IG Arena Area: Superb, Savory Nagoya Meshi Special Feature

    Catch a Bite to Eat from 9:00 pm or Later in the Sakae and IG Arena Area: Superb, Savory Nagoya Meshi Special Feature

    No worries after watching the game or coming back from a day out at an event. The Sakae and IG Arena area is full of eateries offering savory Nagoya Meshi—or Nagoya Cuisine—even into the night. Tebasaki deep-fried chicken wings, miso katsu pork cutlet smothered in a sweet miso sauce, or hitsumabushi eel on a bed of rice... Take your pick of hot eats to pique your palate in nighttime Nagoya! Stop out for a beer while you satiate your hunger with savory dishes as the excitement of the game is still running high.

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