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

名古屋観光をもっとお得に、もっと自由に!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?

What is the “NAGOYA Sightseeing Pass”?

This is a two-day sightseeing pass that lets you visit popular tourist attractions in Nagoya City at a great value. You can enter each of 14 facilities once, including Nagoya Castle, Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, Nagoya Port Aquarium, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, where you can enjoy history, culture, nature, and entertainment. In addition, you can enjoy one eligible menu item at a restaurant of your choice from 12 recommended gourmet spots, featuring local specialties such as miso nikomi udon and Nagoya Cochin. The pass is valid for two consecutive days starting from the first day of use.

How to Use

The “NAGOYA Sightseeing Pass” is an electronic ticket that lets you do everything from purchase to use on your smartphone.
There is no need for the hassle of exchanging tickets—simply present the QR code at the entrance of each facility for smooth admission.

[STEP 1] Purchase the pass
Purchase the “NAGOYA Sightseeing Pass.” After purchase, a QR code will be issued for each person using the pass.

[STEP 2] Check the QR code
Make sure you are ready to display the QR code on your smartphone.

[STEP 3] Visit participating facilities
Choose the places you want to visit from 14 eligible admission facilities, including Nagoya Castle, Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, and Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens.
For dining facilities, the pass may be used only once at one participating restaurant for the designated menu.

[STEP 4] Present your QR code
At the designated counter or entrance of each admission facility, simply present the QR code one person at a time. No ticket exchange is required.
At dining facilities, please present the QR code for each person when ordering from the menu.

[STEP 5] Enjoy sightseeing in Nagoya for 2 days!
You can use the pass for 2 consecutive days, with the first day of use counted as Day 1. Each admission facility can be used once, so you can freely combine visits to suit your schedule.

※Reception locations and admission procedures vary by facility. Before use, please check each facility’s official website for business hours, closing days, pass blackout dates, and other details.

※QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Target facility

●Tourist Facilities You Can Enter

[1] Nagoya Castle

In 1610 (Keicho 15), Tokugawa Ieyasu began construction of Nagoya Castle as the residence of his ninth son, Yoshinao. Although it was destroyed in wartime air raids, in 1959 (Showa 34) the five-story main keep and the smaller keep, crowned with golden shachihoko, were rebuilt.

The “Nagoya Omotenashi Busho-tai,” which helped spark the nationwide boom in samurai performance groups, welcomes visitors inside the castle every day. On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, they also perform “Omotenashi Enbu” demonstrations.

In addition, the 10-year restoration of the Honmaru Palace has been completed, and it has been fully open to the public since 2018 (Heisei 30).

[Address] 1-1 Honmaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya City
[Access] Get off at Nagoyajo Station on the Meijo Subway Line. About a 5-minute walk from Exit 7.

[2] Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER

Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER is a sightseeing tower built in 1954 as Japan’s first consolidated radio tower. After undergoing its first full-scale renovation since opening, it held its grand reopening on September 18, 2020! In December 2022, it was designated a National Important Cultural Property, the first tower in Japan to receive this designation.

[Address] 3-6-15 Saki, Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya
[Access] Exit the south ticket gate of Hisaya-odori Station on the Meijo and Sakura-dori Subway Lines, and it is immediately up from Exit 4B

*This pass may only be used for regular daytime observation deck admission.*

[3] Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art

Located on the 10th floor of the Aichi Arts Center, which opened in 1992, the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art houses a collection of Japanese and international artworks from the early 20th century to the present, presented in its collection exhibitions. It also regularly holds special exhibitions featuring a variety of artistic trends and artists.

[Address] 10th Floor, Aichi Arts Center, 1-13-2 Higashisakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya
[Access] 3 minutes on foot via Oasis 21 from Sakae Station on the Subway Higashiyama Line or Meijo Line, or from Sakaemachi Station on the Meitetsu Seto Line

*This pass is valid for the collection exhibitions only.*

[4] FUJI Nagoya Science Museum (Exhibition Rooms Only)

A comprehensive science museum featuring the “FUJI Sky Dome,” one of the world’s largest planetarium domes with an inner diameter of 35 meters. In addition to its exterior design that emphasizes the dome’s spherical form, the museum offers around 270 exhibits, including large-scale, highly entertaining displays where visitors can experience the wonders of nature firsthand, such as a simulated polar environment in a minus-30-degree room and a 9-meter-tall artificial tornado.

[Address] 2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City (inside Shirakawa Park, Arts and Science Forest)
[Access] Get off at Fushimi Station on the Subway Higashiyama Line or Tsurumai Line. About a 5-minute walk south from Exits 4 or 5.

[5] Nagoya Sword Museum

The Nagoya Sword Museum “Nagoya Touken World” embodies a concept befitting the Sakae Honmachi-dori area, which has formed the cultural foundation of the great city of Nagoya for over 400 years.

It exhibits a large number of swords, suits of armor, and other items that have survived since ancient times and are valuable historical materials, ranging from Important Cultural Properties to pieces praised as artworks of which Japan is proud before the world.

In Sakae Honmachi-dori, the heart of Nagoya where history and the future coexist, please enjoy the world of swords that continues to be loved across time and space.

[Address] 3-35-43 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City
[Access] About an 8-minute walk from Yabacho Station on the Meijo Subway Line

[6] Ōsu Engeijō

Ōsu Engeijō, the only yose theater in the Chukyo area. It was unfortunately forced to close in February 2014, but after major renovation work, people united by a strong love for Ōsu and the performing arts came together anew, and with “tradition,” “innovation,” and “continuity” as their guiding principles, the renewed Ōsu Engeijō reopened in September 2015.
From the 1st to the 7th of each month, it hosts the only regular yose performances in the Chubu region; from the 8th to the end of the month, the venue is available for a variety of other performances.

[Address] 2-19-39 Ōsu, Naka-ku, Nagoya
[Access] 3-minute walk from Osu Kannon Station on the Subway Tsurumai Line

*This pass is valid only for regular yose performances.*

[7] Tokugawa Art Museum

This museum houses over 10,000 art objects centered on the personal effects of Tokugawa Ieyasu, along with treasured items passed down through generations beginning with Yoshinao, the first head of the Owari Tokugawa family (Ieyasu’s ninth son), the so-called “daimyo furnishings.” It boasts a rich variety, exceptional quality, and excellent state of preservation, including 9 National Treasures such as the National Treasure *The Tale of Genji Illustrated Scrolls*, as well as 60 Important Cultural Properties. The main building is registered as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.

[Address] 1017 Tokugawa-cho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya
[Access] About a 10-minute walk from the South Exit of JR Chuo Line “Ozone” Station

[8] Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Don’t miss the Asian tropical rainforest area that opened in 2023 and the new jaguar enclosure!
With the largest number of species kept in Japan, from tiny medaka fish to large Asian elephants, you can observe a wide variety of animals.
At the Gorilla and Chimpanzee House, home to Shabani, the handsome and famous western lowland gorilla, as well as diverse exhibition facilities such as Zoosium (the Asian elephant house) and the koala house, you can do more than just observe the animals—there are also plenty of educational exhibits introducing their ecology and habitats. You can have fun while learning.

[Address] 3-70 Higashiyama Motomachi, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya
[Access] Get off at Higashiyama Koen Station on the Subway Higashiyama Line. 3-minute walk from Exit 3.

[9] Arimatsu-Narumi Shibori Hall

The Arimatsu-Narumi Shibori Museum was established to preserve and promote the unique shibori culture of this region, and introduces shibori in a wide range of ways, including exhibitions and live demonstrations of historically and artistically valuable products and materials. Arimatsu, moreover, is known as the most beautiful post town along the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, and its streetscape, depicted by ukiyo-e artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige, still lives on today, nurturing the culture of shibori and conveying the beauty of Japan to the present.

[Address] 3008 Arimatsu, Midori-ku, Nagoya
[Access] Get off at “Arimatsu” Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line. 5 minutes on foot.

[10] Nagoya Port Aquarium

In the South Building, under the theme “Journey to Antarctica,” creatures living in five different bodies of water along the route traveled by the Antarctic research vessel Fuji from Japan to Antarctica are introduced together with their natural environments.
In the North Building, under the theme “A Far-Long Journey of 3.5 Billion Years—Animals That Returned to the Sea,” bottlenose dolphins, belugas, and others are kept and exhibited.
At Japan’s largest main pool, equipped with stands accommodating about 3,000 people, performances are held to help visitors gain a deeper understanding of the animals’ ecology and behavior.

[Address] 1-3 Minatomachi, Minato-ku, Nagoya City
[Access] Get off at Nagoyako Station on the Meiko Subway Line. About a 5-minute walk from Exit 3.

[11] SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

Opened on March 14, 2011. Centered on the Tokaido Shinkansen, it introduces “the progress of high-speed rail technology” through displays of railway vehicles ranging from conventional lines to superconducting maglev trains. It also features an elaborate railway diorama and a Shinkansen driving simulator, allowing visitors to enjoyably learn about how railways work and the history of their development.

[Address] 3-2-2 Kinjofuto, Minato-ku, Nagoya
[Access] Get off at Kinjofuto Station on the Aonami Line. About a 2-minute walk.

[12] Noritake Garden (Craft Center / Noritake Museum)

Opened to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ceramics manufacturer Noritake. On the lush grounds, visitors can enjoy touring the ceramics factory and a museum exhibiting Old Noritake, as well as trying their hand at ceramic painting. There is also shopping at Noritake’s directly operated store, which offers a full range of tableware and dining-related goods, along with a restaurant and café that use Noritake tableware.

[Address] 3-1-36 Noritake Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya
[Access] Get off at Kamejima Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line. 5 minutes on foot from Exit 2.

[13] Toyotomi Brothers! Nagoya Nakamura Taiga Drama Museum

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 drama “Toyotomi Brothers!”.

At the “Toyotomi Brothers! Nagoya Nakamura Taiga Drama Museum,” you can immerse yourself more deeply in the world of the drama.

In addition to the “Taiga Drama Museum,” the facility also includes a museum shop and a special exhibition, “So Good Even Warlords Groan! Sengoku Meals × Nagoya Cuisine,” showcasing Nagoya’s history and culture.

Please enjoy not only the world of the Taiga drama, but also the unique charms of Nagoya.

[Address] 23-1 Kinoshitayashiki, Nakamura-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya (inside Nakamura Park)
[Access] About a 10-minute walk north from Exit 3 of Nakamura Koen Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line

[14] Toyota Museum

In the Automobile Gallery, the history of automobiles from the birth of the gasoline-powered car at the end of the 19th century to the present day is displayed chronologically through about 150 vehicles. The Cultural Gallery includes the “Automobile Culture Archive,” which exhibits about 4,000 items of automobile-related cultural materials such as posters, toy cars, and car mascots. The library, which houses a collection of automobile-related materials, also includes the “Vehicles Picture Book Library,” featuring picture books about vehicles for children.

[Address] 41-100 Yokomichi, Nagakute City
[Access] Get off at Geidai-dori (Toyota Automobile Museum-mae) Station on the Linimo (Tobu Kyuryo Line). About a 5-minute walk from Exit 1.

●Shopping

Shopping Coupon Details

[1] Sugi Pharmacy

4%, 6%, or 8% discount depending on the tax-free purchase amount, or 15% off one item (applicable to one high-priced item)


Meieki Kita Store, Meieki Sakuradori Store, Meitetsu Nagoya Store, Fushimi Store, Fushimi Nishi Store, Fushimi Misono Store, Otsudori Store, Higashishinmachi Store, Nakakuyakushomae Store, Bino Sakae Store, Osu Store, Osu Banshoji Store, Osu Nishi Store, Kanayama Ekimae Store, Sugi Clinic Mall Kanayama Store, LaLaport Nagoya Minato AQULS Store

[2] Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi

500 yen off your total bill (valid only on purchases of 5,000 yen or more, tax included)

[Access] Directly connected to Sakae Station on the subway

[3] AEON Mall Nagoya Noritake Garden

5% off the total bill

[Access] 6 minutes on foot from Kamejima Station (Exit 2) on the subway / 12 minutes on foot from Nagoya Station

[4] KOMEHYO

¥3,000 off your total purchase amount (limited to purchases of ¥100,000 or more, tax included)


- Nagoya Main Store (Main Building / Kimono Building / BAG+ / Yen=g)
[Access] 5-minute walk from Osu Kannon Station (Exit 2) on the subway

- Meieki Store
[Access] Immediately near Sun Road underground shopping mall “S5” exit at Nagoya Station

●Gourmet

[1] Nagoya Cochin Ramen Sakae Branch

A local ramen shop where you can enjoy chicken paitan and chicken soba packed with the rich flavor of Nagoya’s specialty, “Nagoya Cochin.” In addition to a bowl made with local Aichi ingredients, you can also savor Nagoya specialties such as chicken wings and miso kushikatsu. Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Sakae Station, it’s also easy for tourists to visit.

[Menu Item] Nagoya Cochin Chicken Soba, Soy Sauce, Special Toppings
[Hours] 11:00–15:00 (Last order 14:30)
[Closed] Irregular holidays
[Tel] 052-971-6238
[Access] 1-minute walk from Sakae Station (Exits 2 and 3)

[2] Nagoya Cochin Teppan Sakaba Torishige Chunichi Building Branch

A teppan-style tavern where you can casually enjoy Nagoya’s specialty, “Nagoya Cochin.” You can savor Nagoya cuisine all at once, including teppan dishes made with local ingredients, oyakodon, and chicken wings, while experiencing Japanese food culture and the lively local atmosphere in the convenient location inside the Chunichi Building in Sakae.

[Menu Item] Chicken Brillant Fillet Cutlet Set with Tender Breast Meat
[Business Hours] 11:00–22:30 (Last order 22:00)
        11:00–22:00 (Last order 21:30)
[Closed] Follows the Chunichi Building’s closing days
[Tel] 052-228-0646
[Access] 1-minute walk from Sakae Station (Exit 13)

[3] SAHARA Indian Restaurant Nagoya Fushimi (Branch No. 2)

Prepared with care, plate by plate, by experienced chefs from India and Nepal using authentic spice techniques, our biryani is a proud specialty in which fragrant, fluffy basmati rice and the rich flavor of the ingredients come together in perfect harmony. Served with refreshing yogurt sauce “raita” and a colorful mini salad, it can be enjoyed to the very last bite without ever growing tiresome.

[Menu Offered] Authentic Biryani Set
[Business Hours] 11:00–23:00 (Last order 22:30)
[Closed] Year-end and New Year holidays
[TEL] 052-228-1475
[Access] 3-minute walk from Fushimi Station (Exit 1)

[4] Hakoya Sakae Fushimi Branch

The “Senbero Set” is a great-value set that lets you freely choose your favorite drink and three popular dishes from a designated menu. We offer a wide variety of options, from edamame, meat sushi, and fried chicken to desserts. From a casual drink to the flavors of a Nagoya night out, you can enjoy your own favorite combination.

[Available Menu] Senbero Set
[Business Hours] 17:30–00:00 (Last order 23:00)
[Closed] Irregular holidays
[TEL] 052-265-6220
[Access] 8-minute walk from Fushimi Station (Exit 5) / 8-minute walk from Sakae Station (Exit 8)

[5] Tenroin Bookstore “Nagoya Tenroin”

A book café with an attached bookstore located in Hisaya-odori Park. While enjoying views of the lush green park and the Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, you can experience Japan’s reading culture and the local community.

[Menu Offered] Over-the-Top Tonjiru & Onigiri Set (includes a drink)
[Business Hours] 10:00–22:00 (Last order 21:30)
[Closed] Irregular holidays
[TEL] 052-211-9791
[Access] 7-minute walk from Nagoyajo Station (Exit 4)

[6] Premium Matsusaka Beef: The Cattle-Driving Journey

Savor Matsusaka beef, one of Japan’s finest premium brands, in central Nagoya. We purchase an entire head of the rare “Tokusan Matsusaka Beef” and serve it as yakiniku, sukiyaki, and shabu-shabu. This is a premium dining experience for international visitors, where you can also learn about the history of cattle-driving journeys and Japan’s wagyu culture.

[Menu Offered] Assorted platter of 3 cuts of Matsusaka beef
[Business Hours] 11:00–14:30 (until 15:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
        17:00–23:30
[Closed] Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
[Tel] 052-962-2929
[Access] 6-minute walk from Takaoka Station (Exit 1)

[7] Yamamotoya Okute Branch

A long-established restaurant serving traditional miso nikomi udon since the Taisho era. Enjoy authentic flavors made with hand-pulled noodles and Hatcho miso aged for three years, along with a full selection of Nagoya specialties such as chicken wings and doteni stew. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available, making it an easy choice for international travelers.

[Menu Item] Miso Nikomi Udon
[Hours] 11:00–21:00 (Last order 20:00)
[Closed] Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
[Tel] 052-733-7413
[Access] 3-minute walk from Fukiage Station (Exit 1)

[8] Makotoya Tempaku

A long-established restaurant specializing in Nagoya’s famous “miso nikomi udon.” Since its founding in 1986, it has carried on a traditional flavor, serving homemade noodles in a rich broth based on soybean miso. A popular spot where you can experience local food culture through authentic Nagoya cuisine simmered in an earthenware pot.

[Menu Item] Miso Nikomi Udon with Shrimp and Egg
[Hours] 11:00–15:00 (Last order 14:30)
     17:00–20:30 (Last order 20:00)
[Closed] Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
[Tel] 052-801-8007
[Access] 4 minutes by car from Nonami Station (Exit 2)

[9] Meat Mabushi Specialty Shop GONTA

The live experience of our staff carefully searing each piece right in front of you is part of the appeal. The savory aroma and dramatic flames look fantastic on video, making this a popular menu item that many customers love to film. It also pairs perfectly with our signature Meat Mabushi Set Meal, and many guests order them together. Be sure to give it a try as part of your memories of sightseeing in Nagoya.

[Menu Item] Seared Right Before Your Eyes! 4-Piece Set of Carefully Selected Lean Wagyu Seared Sushi
[Business Hours] 11:00–15:00
        11:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00
[Closed] Tuesdays (except public holidays)
[Tel] 052-887-3499
[Access] 7 minutes by car from Kami-Otai Station

[10] Kushikatsu Place Mikushi

A long-established kushikatsu restaurant founded in 1980.
1. Miso Pork Fillet Cutlet Set Meal (with potato salad) — A Nagoya specialty! Hearty and satisfying! Our proud pork fillet cutlet, cooked to perfection, pairs wonderfully with our sweet and savory secret miso sauce!
2. 10-Piece Kushikatsu Set Meal (with potato salad) — Our most popular item! Includes shrimp and is generously portioned! Ten skewers of kushikatsu to leave you fully satisfied!

[Menu Offered]
1. Miso Pork Fillet Cutlet Set Meal (with potato salad)
2. 10-Piece Kushikatsu Set Meal (with potato salad)
[Business Hours] 11:00–21:30 every day
[Closed] New Year’s Day, and the second Thursday of February and September
[TEL] 052-565-0194
[Access] Near Kokusai Center Station (Exit 11)

[11] Gentle Sweets TOCOTOCO

A specialty gluten-free sweets shop that does not use wheat flour, eggs, dairy products, or white sugar. Their rice flour donuts and raw sweets are recommended for health-conscious customers and those with dietary restrictions. Enjoy the gentle flavors unique to Japan and the warmth of handmade treats.

[Menu Offered] Takeout Menu: Tokotoko Plant-Based Set
[Business Hours] Fridays and Saturdays only, 11:00–18:00
[Closed] Sunday–Thursday
[TEL] 090-1863-7150
[Access] 3-minute walk from Iwatsuka Station (Exit 4)

[12] Miya Kishimen, Jingu Branch

A popular restaurant serving Nagoya’s famous kishimen noodles, located within the grounds of Atsuta Jingu Shrine. You can enjoy its traditional flavors, established in 1923, in a lush and sacred setting. Popular with international travelers, it offers the chance to experience both shrine worship and a meal at once, while savoring Nagoya’s distinctive food culture along with Japan’s history and atmosphere.

[Menu Offered] Miya Kishimen + Hida Beef Croquette Set
[Hours] 9:00–16:30 (last order)
[Closed] Open year-round
[TEL] 052-682-6340
[Access] 7-minute walk from Atsuta Jingu Nishi Station (Exit 2)

Purchase here

Electronic ticket (24 hours)

(1) Access the purchase page from your smartphone.
(2) After completing the online payment, we will send your electronic ticket (QR code) by email.
(3) Please present the QR code at the facility or store.

Paper ticket

Please purchase at one of the counters below. You will receive a paper ticket (with a QR code).
Please check each official website for the business hours and regular closing days of each counter.
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