Sightseeing Spots

Nagoya City Miharashidai Archaeological Museum

This is a museum specializing in archaeology. It is located on the ruins of Miharashidai, which is known as a moat village of the late-Yayoi era. In addition to the ruins of Miharashidai, the museum contains: an exhibition room where archaeological finds of Nagoya are exhibited, the habitation site observation building, and a moat observation corner. In summer, excavation and investigation open to citizen participation are conducted. See More

Brother Museum

An experiential and display museum for discovering the lineage of manufacturing　 Brother Museum has a Communication Hall, Product Zone, History Zone, Sewing Machine Zone, and Library. Such products as inkjet or laser printers, fax machines, home sewing machines, industrial sewing machines, electronic stationery and online karaoke systems are on display. ・The museum is home to one of the finest collections of sewing machines in Japan. The collection includes a replica of the first sewing machine in the world, antique sewing machines from overseas, iconic Brother machines, and more. ・Have fun with the latest Brother products. Try out the latest Brother technology by making sewing machine embroidery, creating name stickers and paper crafts, printing photos, and more. See More

Atsuta Shrine Museum

About 4,000 historic items donated from the worshippers of Atsuta Jingu are maintained and exhibited. A total of 176 items are designated as national treasures, important cultural property, or Aichi prefectural cultural property. See More

SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is a museum filled with dreams and memories of each generation. Opened March 14, 2011, this establishment introduces the evolution of high-speed railway technology through train car exhibits from local trains to the Superconducting Maglev train with a focus on the Tokaido Line bullet trains. You can learn about the workings of railroads and the progress of their histories through things like detailed railroad dioramas and bullet train driving simulators. See More

Poop Museum NAGOYA

“Unko Museum NAGOYA” is an “unko-kawaii” entertainment space where everyone from children to adults can get absorbed in looking at poop, touching it, photographing it, and playing with it. The Nagoya location, the second permanent venue following Tokyo, has the theme “HAPPY GOLD LUCKY.” It is an “Unko Museum” that combines the cute poop-inspired world of Unko Museum with glamorous, auspicious motifs distinctive to Nagoya. The most popular attraction at Unko Museum is “Unko Volcano.” It is a giant poop volcano that stores poop energy from all over the world. When the countdown begins and reaches zero, lots of poop erupts with great force! The whole venue comes together as one. In addition, the museum’s most popular photo spot, the “Un-go Neon Corner,” features not only the word “poop” in various languages, but also a special design packed with motifs such as Nagoya specialtie… See More

Japan Spinning Top Museum

A long time ago, an indispensable children's game was the spinning top. Not only in Japan but from all over the world, 20,000 spinning tops are collected here. The toys sold at dagasiya (old-fashioned penny candy stores) and traditional toys of the world are also exhibited. In addition, visitors can learn how to play with the spinning tops. See More

Antarctic Research Vessel Fuji　*Temporarily closed from Temporarily Closed Aug.1 - Nov.30*

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　*Temporarily closed from August 1 to November 30*

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

Toyotomi Museum

The Toyotomi Museum is a cultural complex that opened in Nakamura Park— a place closely associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his younger brother Hidenaga— to coincide with the 2026 NHK Taiga drama “Toyotomi Brothers!”. At the “Taiga Drama Museum: Toyotomi Brothers! Nagoya Nakamura,” visitors can immerse themselves more deeply in the world of the drama. In addition to the Taiga Drama Museum, the facility also features a museum shop and a unique exhibition titled “Warlords’ Delight! Sengoku Cuisine Meets Nagoya Meshi,” showcasing the history and culture of Nagoya. Enjoy not only the world of the Taiga drama, but also the unique charms of Nagoya. See More

Nakamura Park

A Japanese-style park where you can enjoy the waterside Nakamura Park was established based on the Hokoku Shrine, which was established in 1885 to celebrate the birth of Taiko (retired imperial advisor) Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The park contains a Japanese style garden with a path around a central pond, mounds and trees. The park also has the Toin Tea Room, which is a fragrance garden and is known as a scenic spot for wisteria. In addition, there are Nakamura Park Culture Plaza, containing the Nagoya Hideyoshi & Kiyomasa Memorial Museum, which introduces Hideyoshi and Kato Kiyomasa, a warlord born in the Owari district, and the era in which they were actively involved; Nakamura Shogekijo (little theater); and Nakamura Library. The Taiko Festival is held at Hokoku Shrine on May 18 annually. See More

D. Museum (Daiichi Museum)

A fine arts museum with the foremost glass collection in the Chubu region A glass art museum that opened in May 1997 with the aim of being a different kind of art museum. The permanent exhibition is made up of Arts Nouveau pieces, including pieces by late 19th century artist Emile Galle that were shown at the world fair, and powerful works by Dale Chihuly, the foremost pioneer of modern glass art and America's first Living National Treasure. Get a taste of each of these cultures through works by contemporary and modern masters. There are also special exhibitions and introductions of up-and-coming artists from around the world. See More

Nagakute Battlefield Memorial Museum

In Tensho 12 (1584), a “decisive battle that would determine the fate of the nation” took place in Nagakute. It was the Battle of Nagakute, fought between the forces of Hashiba Hideyoshi (later Toyotomi Hideyoshi), who would later become the ruler of the realm, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The Nagakute Battlefield Memorial Museum stands adjacent to the Nagakute Ancient Battlefield, a nationally designated historic site that was the main battleground. Through digital content and historical materials that convey the sense of distance between the battle-related sites and the immediacy of the battlefield, visitors can experience the stage of history firsthand. One of the highlights of our museum is a restored reproduction of the Folding Screen Depicting the Battle of Nagakute (one six-panel screen) (original in the collection of the Tokugawa Art Museum, Tokugawa Reimeikai Foundation). This re… See More

Aichi Asahi Site Museum

This museum of ancient civilization introduces the Asahi Ruins, the largest Yayoi-period ruins in Japan, located in Aichi Prefecture. The Asahi Ruins are one of the largest settlements in Japan, which existed from the early Yayoi period to the early Kofun period (6th century BC to 4th century AD). The settlement flourished as the center of life and culture in the region and played an important role in connecting the Yayoi cultures of eastern and western Japan. Investigations to date have revealed that the ruins stretch 1.4 km from east to west and 0.8 km from north to south, with an estimated area of 800 thousand to one million square meters. Residences were built on slight elevations on the north and south sides of a valley that flows from northeast to southwest. Graves were built to surround the residential area with large burial areas particularly widespread on the east and west … See More

Tengai Cultural Foundation (Akio Morita Library)

The Tengai Cultural Foundation carries out projects such as the preservation and research of ancient documents and classic books related to Aichi Prefecture and the Morita family, and holds exhibitions and presentations at the Raykay Museum to make the results of its work public. The adjacent Akio Morita Library is a memorial museum that introduces the personalities of Sony founder Morita Akio and his wife Yoshiko. Many public and private items left behind by the couple are on display, conveying their achievements. See More

The New Century Craft Building

The museum consists of three buildings. Exhibition Building is a full-scale ceramic gallery established by reconstructing the former Seto Pottery Museum. Studio is equipped with facilities to create ceramic art and glass art. Trainees are accepted at the Studio, where younger members who will lead the next generation are developed. Visitors can see the actual production. " The Communication Building was made by remodeling a former pottery factory and it has positive note. A cafe where customers can have tea with the cup they choose is on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor is, in contrast to the Exhibition Building, galleries with relaxed atmosphere. Ceramic works, mainly of the ceramic artists, are displayed and sold. Visitors can experience making ceramics at the Studio. See More

Obara Paper Art Museum "Washi no Furusato"

The works of Fujii Tatsuyoshi who established Obara Paper and the works of other Obara Paper artists are exhibited at the exhibition hall. Visitors can experience making Japanese paper where they can gain hints on producing Obara Paper. See More

Inuyama Artcraft Museum / Karakuri Exhibition Room

Materials regarding the history and cultural heritage of a castle town, Inuyama, are exhibited. The floats of the Inuyama Festival, marionettes, and artifacts kept in Inuyama are also exhibited. Historical documents for the compilation of a history of Inuyama are preserved. The studio of a puppet master, the 9th Tamaya Shobe, is installed and marionette manufacturing is demonstrated every Friday and Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A painting by Tsuda Teizo (the 13th Tsuda Sukezaemon) focusing on a marionette named "bishu kikogenso" is exhibited. See More

Hachomiso limited Inc.

The factory tour of the company started in January 1983. The number of visitors increased with the broadcast of NHK's period drama, "Tokugawa Ieyasu". At the completion of the historical museum, the factory tour program became a tour of a historical museum and nekasegura (miso storehouse) accompanied by a guide. The factory became well-known to the general public as a factory tour facility by adding a souvenir shop. See More

Nagakute Ancient Battlefield Memorial Park

This is the ancient battlefield where Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu fought a fierce battle in 1584 and it is designated as national historic site. Today, the site is maintained as Kosenjo Park with mounds of the warlords and materials on the local area. In addition, a stone on which Tokugawa Ieyasu sat and held a war council remains in the Historical Museum located 1 km north of Kosenjo Park. See More

Meito Art Museum

A Meito Art Museum where you can enjoy a leisurely atmosphere and moments of interaction with beauty. It houses modern and contemporary Japanese paintings by artists such as Yokoyama Taikan, Kawabata Gyokusho, and Hirayama Ikuo. The collection boasts a rich content, particularly featuring exquisite beauty portraits by artists like Kamisaka Sekka, Kaburaki Kiyokata, and Ito Shinsui. The museum also focuses on collecting artistic materials such as sketches and preparatory drawings, aiming to promote the spread of Japanese painting through various activities. See More