Sightseeing Spots

LEGOLAND^® JAPAN RESORT

Opened in April 2017, LEGOLAND® Japan is an outdoor theme park for kids ages two to twelve to enjoy a whole day with their families. In this park with around 17 million LEGO® blocks and 10,000 LEGO® models, there are lots of adventure-type interactive attractions based around the LEGO® world. LEGO® NINJAGO World, one of the most popular areas among all the LEGOLAND® parks around the world, opened in July 2019. The park has over 40 rides, attractions, and shows in eight different areas, and many of the rides can be enjoyed by small children. It's a place where families can have a truly wonderful day out together. The park is also home to SEA LIFE Nagoya, an aquarium where you can see, touch, and learn about the many surprises of the ocean world, and LEGOLAND® Japan Hotel, where you can stay in a LEGO® block world until morning. Spend an exciting day at LEG… See More

SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

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

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

In the "A Journey to the Antarctic" theme, the South Building will be introducing the creatures and their natural environments in five areas of the sea in relation to the Antarctic survey ship Fuji's course to Antarctica from Japan. In the North Building will be the theme of "A journey spanning 3.5 billion years: Animals that have returned to the seas", displaying the bottlenose dolphins, beluga whales, and other such creatures kept at the aquarium. The largest main pool in all of Japan, with stands seating approximately 3,000 people, offers performances to deliver an even deeper understanding of the lives and behavior of sea life. 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

Birding Hots Spot Fujimae Tideland

Throughout the year, more than 100 species of wild birds land at the Fujimae Tidal Flat. It is the foremost landing spot for migratory birds in the country, and is a designated Ramsar Site. The Nagoya City Wild Bird Watching Building is a place where you can watch them. 　You can see sandpipers and plovers in the migrating seasons in the spring and fall, and thousands of ducks and dunlins in winter. Recently, there has been an increase in sightings of ospreys (a relative of the hawk). If you're lucky, you'll get to see an osprey catch and eat a fish. See More

Nagoya Port Toriton

The nickname for the three cable-stayed bridges (Meiko Higashi-ohashi Bridge, Meiko Chuo-ohashi Bridge, and Meiko Nishi-ohashi Bridge) between the Tokai IC and Tobishima IC on the Isewangan Expressway. Among the world's largest cable-stayed ocean bridges, they are often one of the points people want to see on sightseeing boat courses. The main towers on each bridge are colored blue, white, and red respectively. They were completed on March 30, 1998, after eight years of construction. See More

Nagoya Port Wildflower Garden - Bluebonnet

Wildflower refers to those flowering plants that create an ambience of a natural wildness. Enjoy the simple richness that these wildflowers have and get some ideas for your own garden from the variety of styles that are shown here. See More

Fuji Antarctic Museum

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

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

Nagoya City Hideyoshi Kiyomasa Memorial Hall

The exhibition items are mainly related to the acts of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and items regarding the era, from the period when Toyotomi Hideyoshi served under Oda Nobunaga until when the Toyotomi Family was defeated at the Summer Battle of Osaka Castle. The exhibitions regarding warlords born in the Owari region including Kato Kiyomasa are also held. Several video programs are available to visitors. See More

Nakamura Park

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

Arako Kannon Temple

Arako Kannon Temple (Jokaizan Enryuin Kannonji Temple) is one of the four major Kannon temples in Owari, and is a Tendai Sect temple named Kannonji. It is also famous for housing 1,250 Buddhist statues made by Enku. Arako Kannon Temple is said to have been built in 729, and was repaired by the lord of Kaga, Maeda Toshiie, in 1576. The tahoto (two-storied pagoda) was reconstructed in 1536, and is the oldest wooden structure in Nagoya. It has been designated as one of the nation's important cultural properties. See More

D. Museum (Daiichi Museum)

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

Aotsuka kofun and historic site park

Aotsuka kofun is a keyhole-shaped Japanese burial mound located in the southern part of Inuyama City, on the ridge of the diluvial upland 31 meters above sea level. The total length of the burial mound is 123m. The height of the circular portion is 12m and that of square-shaped portion is 7m. This burial mound is the second largest tomb in Aichi Prefecture. There are exhibtion room and a lounge at the guidance facility. 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

Nagashima Spa "Yuami no Shima"

This is a large spa built on a 33,000 m2 site with a total of 15 open-air and indoor hot spring baths for women and for men, including six types of jet baths in which the nature of the Kurobe Valley of Toyama Prefecture and the Oirase Stream of Aomori Prefecture are reproduced. Visitors can also relax at additional facilities including restaurants, souvenir shops and body care facilities. See More

Aichi Farm

This is a sightseeing farm located in Nisshin-City, on the outskirts of Nagoya. The animals-including cows, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and ducks-are kept on the farm and visitors can touch most of them. Fresh milk and gelatos peculiar to the farm are provided. The visitors can mount up on horseback and enjoy riding, circling in a 130-meter course. Children age 2 or over can ride a pony. The maze in the flower field also attracts visitors. See More