Events

Nov 11, 2026 ～ Jan 15, 2027

Nagoya Lucent Tower Winter Illumination

The winter illumination at Nagoya Lucent Tower, located within walking distance of Nagoya Station. The plaza in front of the tower and the entrance inside the building are vivid...

Oct 31, 2026 ～ Jan 15, 2027

Nagoya Hirokoji-dori Express Illumination

Centered on Hirokoji-dori, Nagoya’s familiar illuminated street display will be held again this winter, with about 500,000 light bulbs installed on the roadside trees from the S...

Oct 1, 2026 ～ Jan 17, 2027

Magnificent blade engraving

The Nagoya Sword Museum “Nagoya Touken World” will hold the special exhibition “Magnificent Blade Engravings” from Thursday, October 1, 2026, to Sunday, January 17, 2027. Thi...

Mar 25, 2026 ～ Jan 25, 2027

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 highes...

Nov 13, 2026 ～ Feb 21, 2027

Sakae Minami / Osu Winter Illumination

A winter tradition of Nagoya’s Sakae Minami and Osu areas in Naka Ward, illuminated in a single “champagne gold” hue by approximately 300,000 LED lights. Be sure to come out an...

Nov 28, 2026 ～ Feb 23, 2027

Special Exhibition "Ice Age Exhibition: The World Humanity Saw 40,000 Years Ago"

The Ice Age was a time far colder than today, when humans and giant animals such as mammoths lived side by side. This exhibition explores the animals and humans that lived durin...

Nov 14, 2026 ～ Feb 28, 2027

Hoshigaoka Terrace Winter Illumination

This year’s illumination theme is “Botanical Town: Windy Hill.” As we “live on loan” together with the many ecosystems on this planet, are we truly living in a way that shows...

Oct 23, 2026 ～ Feb 28, 2027

Discover Washi, "ILLUSION" Koji Shibasaki's Lighting

Koji Shibasaki’s signature Night Face series consists of lamps made by layering and pasting multiple sheets of washi paper, creating a mysterious sense of three-dimensionality t...

Oct 23, 2026 ～ Mar 22, 2027

Yokoyama Art Museum Collection: “Graceful Old Noritake × Noritake”

Exactly 150 years ago, in Meiji 9 (1876), the elder brother, Morimura Ichizaemon (Ichitaro), began a trading business in Ginza, Tokyo, while his younger brother, Toyo, set out f...

Apr 21, 2026 ～ Mar 31, 2027

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 Hideyos...

Jul 1, 2026 ～ May 4, 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, whic...

Nov 6, 2026 ～ May 16, 2027

An immersive mystery-solving event to enjoy the whole city of Nagoya: “The Magical Railway Festival and the 53rd Playing Card”

The immersive puzzle-solving event that previously drew 18,000 participants and achieved a 95% satisfaction rate is back with a brand-new story! This time, the theme is “Magi...

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Chrysanthemum Dolls of Nagoya Castle

This is one of the famous autumn events at Nagoya Castle. Beautifully colored dolls wearing clothing made from chrysanthemums are displayed. These doll exhibitions are based on ...

Nov 14, 2026 , 15 , 21 , 22 , 23 …

Kanpukai

Large flower arrangements will be exhibited in the garden to coincide with the peak autumn foliage of the approximately 1,500 trees, including Japanese maples and enkianthus. In...