Sightseeing Spots

Vantelin Dome Nagoya

This stadium is the home ground of the Chunichi Dragons. Baseball fans can enjoy Dragons matches from regular seats, prime box seats for four people, prime twin seats for two people, and more. The stadium's boxed lunches (tamaben) are also popular. Besides Dragons games, the stadium also hosts exhibitions, concerts, and other events. The goods shop Prisma Club is open even on days when there are no events (closed on Mondays if there is no event). See More

Nagoya City Archives

This site once housed the Nagoya Court of Appeals, District Court and Ward Court buildings. The Court of Appeals building, the oldest such building still in existence, was built in 1922 and is now a national cultural asset. There is much to see here, including one of Japan's best stained-glass windows, a reproduced courtroom under the old Constitution, a restored conference hall, prisoner lock-up and a commemorative exhibit from the Expo 2005 Aichi. See More

Paloma Mizuho Sports Park

Paloma Mizuho Sports Park is located within the lush greenery of Mizuho Park, a comprehensive sports park. The park features various sports facilities, including an athletics stadium, rugby field, baseball field, tennis courts, and a training room. These facilities are not only used for sports but also play an important role as venues capable of hosting national and international sports events. The Yamazaki River that flows through the park is known for its beautiful cherry blossoms, making it a popular spot for many citizens to enjoy. See More

Higashiyama Sky Tower

A restaurant with a view on the highest floor　 Higashiyama Sky Tower stands right next-door to Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and was built in 1988 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Nagoya City. The building is 134 meters tall, but because it stands on an 80-meter tall hill, its observation deck is at a total height of over 200 meters. On clear days, you can see as far as Mt. Ontake, the Suzuka mountains, and the Japanese Alps, and at night there's a romantic night view you can gaze at over dinner that has been selected as a Night View Heritage of Japan and one of Japan's 100 best night views. See More

Nittaiji (Kakuozan)

Nittaiji Temple was established in 1904 to enshrine Buddha's ashes and glit bronze received from the king of Thailand in 1900. This is the only non-sectarian Buddhist temple that every sect of Buddhism manages in order. In the temple site, there are a Gandhara style tower, a Hoanto, where the skeletal remains are maintained, a garden called Hassoen, and a tea ceremony room, Soketsuan. The five-story pagoda was built in April 1997. A street fair is held on the 21st day of the month. See More

Tsuruma Park

The first Nagoya City municipal park, opened in 1909. Tsuruma Park has a Western-style garden with flower beds and a rose garden spread around a fountain on the west side, and a Japanese-style garden with two ponds—Kochogaike Pond and Shobuike Pond—on the east side. The Japanese-style garden has 750 cherry trees, and starting with the cherry blossoms in April, people gather for flower festivals of all kinds—azaleas, roses, irises, and more—following one after another. The park is also home to Okaya Nagoya Hall, a library, and a playground. Come and experience the relaxing aura of this park beloved by all of Nagoya's citizens. See More

Hoshigaoka Terrace

A city aiming to offer customers their "special moments" - Hoshigaoka is a place where you can enjoy shopping, gourmet dining, and experience nature while having fun with everyone. Nearby attractions include Hoshigaoka Bowl, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and Higashiyama Sky Tower. Have a wonderful time exploring all these places together! See More

Arimatsu Narumi Shibori Hall

The Arimatsu Narumi Shibori Hall is dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique tradition of shibori (tie-dyeing) in this region. It showcases a wide range of shibori products and materials of historical and artistic value, aiming to preserve and develop this craft. Additionally, Arimatsu is renowned for its scenic beauty, being considered the most picturesque stop among the Tokaido Fifty-Three Stations. The town's traditional streetscape, depicted in ukiyo-e prints by famous artists like Hokusai and Hiroshige, still flourishes today, nurturing the culture of shibori and continuing to transmit the beauty of Japan to the present day. See More

Dino Adventure Nagoya

Dinosaur Exploration at Odaka Greenery! Embark on a dinosaur adventure at Odaka Greenery! Discover 22 different types of dinosaurs along a 900-meter course. Come and see life-sized, awe-inspiring dinosaurs that are sure to leave a lasting impression. See More

Todagawa Children's Land

Let's have fun and move our bodies in nature! "Todagawa Kodomo Land" is the only "large-scale children's center" in Nagoya with a vast area of approximately 1.7 hectares. It's a popular spot for families located within the rare natural environment of the Toda River Greenery. Outdoors, there are large wooden play structures such as Tarzan ropes and net crossings (barrier-free accessible), play equipment for toddlers, a water play area, and an observation tower. Inside the main building, daily workshops using everyday materials are held. On weekends, there are parent-child cooking classes (reservation required) and various events like theater performances and concerts. Moreover, they offer plans that cater to parents as well, including workshops on infant and toddler nutrition, parenting salons, and consultations for children provided by specialized counselors in child welfare and psy… See More

Jetty

Next to Nagoya Port Aquarium, there's a shopping mall called JETTY. You can find different shops there for dining, buying Nagoya souvenirs, and getting aquarium souvenirs. Make sure to visit JETTY when you go to Nagoya Port Aquarium. See More

Nagoya Port Sea Train Land

This amusement park offers various attractions, including a Ferris wheel and other thrilling rides. One of the main crowd favorites is the interactive digital gaming and immersive video experience known as "Digital ASOBU." Visitors thoroughly enjoy this unique and popular activity at the park. See More

Fuji Antarctic Museum

An Antarctic museum where you can go on an Antarctic adventure Fuji was Japan's first icebreaker, and spent 18 years traveling between Japan and the Antarctic. It is preserved just as it was in Nagoya Port, and has been reborn as an Antarctic museum to introduce various aspects of Antarctic observation. Besides reproductions of what it was like on the ship when it was in service, the museum also introduces the beautiful landscapes of the Antarctic and the history and significance of Antarctic observation, all in a way that's easy to understand. See More

Nagoya Maritime Museum

Have fun learning about the sea, ships, and ports A marine museum on the third and fourth floors of the Port Building, the symbol of Garden Pier. The third floor has the theme "Nagoya Port: The Number 1 Port in Japan for International Trade." It introduces the role of the port, its involvement in people's lives, its history, and more. Have fun learning about the sea, ships, and ports with genuine articles, panorama models, and a simulation that lets you experience the real-life atmosphere of the port. The exhibition room on the fourth floor has models of vessels used during the Age of Discovery and items traded on the Silk Road of the ocean. It also introduces the history of the relationship between the sea and people. See More

Maker's Pier

Maker's Pier is an entertainment space that makes people feel energetic and active through the act of creating, in a way that can only be experienced here! There are also around 40 different shops and restaurants. There is a water fountain show every hour that combines light, water, and music. See More

SEA LIFE Nagoya

SEA LIFE Nagoya is a hands-on aquarium located in the LEGOLAND® Japan Hotel, letting you "see, touch, and learn". SEA LIFE was created with the intent of sparking in children an interest in the ocean by touching its creatures and learning about their ways of life at locations in over 50 places around the world. It is divided into 11 zones with distinct themes. Going through a tunnel, you find yourself in lavishly colorful worlds such as that of the Japanese fairy tale zone of Urashima Taro's visit to the dragon's underwater palace, a zone where you proceed through a sunken ship, a tropical ocean zone with tons of rays swimming all around, a zone in which you can touch inhabitants of the sea, and more. Workshops, Ranger Mission Packs, backyard experience tours, and many hands-on programs are also available. See More

Ghibli Park

Ghibli Park was established inside Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park) to illustrate the beloved works of Studio Ghibli. The park is made up of five different areas, with the first phase opening Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, the Hill of Youth, and Dondoko Forest to the public in November 2022. The second phase opened Mononoke Village in fall of 2023 and the Valley of Witches is planned for March 2024. Take walk through forests and paths leading you right into the world of Studio Ghibli. See More

Sweet Castle (Okashi no Shiro)

At Okashi-no-shiro (castle of sweets), visitors can enjoy of seeing, making, eating and buying on the theme of confections. A place called "Bukicchosan no Heya (room for clumsy people)", where visitors try their hand at making cookies, is very popular. Visitors can see about 300 artworks called "sugar art" made of sugar at "Sato-no-kuni (sugar land)". Please note that a factory tour is not held currently. See More

Nabana no Sato

In the site of 230,000 square meters are the following facilities: "Begonia Garden, a Flower Garden of the Andes" where about 12,000 flowers of many kinds vividly bloom throughout the year, a spa named "Nagashima Onsen Satonoyu", "Nagashima Beer Restaurant" where visitors can enjoy three types of local beer, and eight restaurants of Japanese, Chinese and Western styles. See More

FLIGHT OF DREAMS

FLIGHT OF DREAMS is an airplane theme park built around the exhibition of the first-ever Boeing 787. There are two main areas: FLIGHT PARK, where you can see the full power of the plane from up close, and the shopping area SEATTLE TERRACE. ◆FLIGHT PARK While some content requires a fee, admission is free of charge. There is an Exhibition Area where you can learn about aviation and airports in a fun matter through movies and panels, and a Kids Area where children can play with playground equipment close to the real airplane (for children ages of 0–12). ◆SEATTLE TERRACE Themed on Seattle, the birthplace of Boeing, visitors can enjoy a bite to eat as if they were really there. ◆LUXURY FLIGHT An authentic flight simulator is available for you to try as well as aviation goods available for sale. Aviation merchandise is entails Boeing products such as toys and a variety of differe… See More