Sightseeing Spots

Noritake Garden

Opened in commemoration of the 100th year anniversary of the pottery and ceramics maker Noritake. In this premises filled with lush greenery, you can tour a pottery and ceramics factory and museum displaying the Noritake of the good ol' days, as well as paint on patterns for yourself. You can also enjoy shopping for dishes and other tableware in the Noritake-operated store. There is also a restaurant, cafe, and more using Noritake dishes. All buildings are wheelchair accessible. See More

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Established by the Toyota group, this museum preserves and uses a factory building used during the Taisho era (1912–1926) which still remains in the birthplace of the Toyota group as an industrial heritage. Within its walls are the Textile Machinery Pavilion and Automobile Pavilion, where you are introduced to and can easily learn about shifts in technologies of the industry, mainly with textile machinery and automobiles the Toyota group has been involved in, through dynamic displays as well as machine demonstrations by operators. Enjoy a full day here with the additional museum shop, restaurant, cafe, and library. See More

Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten Nagoya

This starry sky is the first of its kind in Japan. It features a vibrant display of images and a beautiful starry sky, all made possible by Japan's first LED dome system called "DYNAVISION®-LED." In this fantastical space that takes you away from your everyday life, you can experience unparalleled "healing" and "comfort" with this new and captivating entertainment planetarium. See More

Karimoku Furniture Nagoya Showroom

Karimoku is committed to creating "safe and secure" furniture that allows people to live comfortably. Their dedication to craftsmanship is tailored to meet the preferences of their customers. Emphasizing "supreme quality," Karimoku's products are manufactured in their domestic factories, leveraging the allure and properties of natural wood to the fullest extent, combined with the skills of skilled artisans and the latest electronics. Their furniture-making process is focused on providing comfort based on ergonomics and pursuing safety through reducing chemical substances, making furniture that is friendly to both people and the environment and can be used for a longer time. Moreover, they offer a wide range of options, including materials, upholstery, and sizes, to ensure they can provide each customer with the perfect interior that suits their individual lifestyle. With their attenti… See More

Nagoya Lucent Tower

Nagoya Lucent Tower is a high-grade, high-rise office building located at the north of Nagoya Station. Various kinds of restaurants and cafes are available. See More

Midland Square Open-Air Observation Platform Sky Promenade

Take in the romantic night views from a height of 220 meters! At the open-air observation platform on the 44th to 46th floors of Midland Square, you can enjoy a giant panorama of Nagoya's night scenery in almost 360 degrees.This memorable spot is a place you’ll want to visit with someone special. See More

KITTE NAGOYA

KITTE NAGOYA is a commercial establishment spanning from the first basement floor and the third floor of JP TOWER NAGOYA, one of the largest building complexes in the Chubu area. It offers Nagoya-ness and novelty as its concept, and broadcasts a new era of Nagoya, adding both excitement and also a low-key and comfortable time for everyone. KITTE NAGOYA aims to be a commercial establishment contributing to the city and lives of its inhabitants. See More

Naya Bridge

One of the seven bridges of the Horikawa River. In the 19th year of the Meiji era, when Nagoya Station was established on Sasashima, Hirokoji was extended westward as a street in front of the station, gaining attention. In the 2nd year of the Taisho era, a bridge with a bronze cast iron handrail was built. The current bridge was rebuilt in the 56th year of the Showa era and retains its arch-shaped appearance. See More

Endoji Shopping Street

Endoji Shopping Street is located approximately midway between Nagoya Station and Nagoya Castle. It has been a bustling district along with Osu and others since ancient times. It developed as a commercial area along Horikawa and Mino Roads after Tokugawa Ieyasu's crossing of Kiyosu, and it also thrived as a temple and shrine town. The traditional atmosphere of Nagoya's downtown still remains, with both long-established stores founded in the Meiji era and unique new shops lining the street. The Endoji Tanabata Festival, held jointly with Endoji Honmachi Shopping Street every July, is a historic festival that dates back to 1956. Additionally, there is a preserved district called Shikemichi nearby, featuring old storehouses and remaining rooftop deities. See More

Yanagibashi Central Market

Just a five-minute walk from Nagoya's largest transportation hub at Nagoya Station is the Yanagibashi Central Market. This energetic fish market acts as the city’s pantry with customers bustling in to eat and complete their grocery shopping for the day even from the early hours. Everyday shoppers can shop and eat at the countless vendors available while also enjoying the hustle and bustle of the market and crowds of people searching for that perfect item to grace their dinner tables. All sorts of fish, clams, and other seafood are put on display, promising unusual and exciting sights you may not be used to. See More

Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER

A New Nagoya Landmark Gaze out far across a range of mountains including Mt. Ontake and Mt. Hakusan as well as the city of Nagoya from the 90-meter high Sky Deck and 100-meter high Sky Balcony in Hisaya-odori Park, located at the very center of Nagoya in Sakae. Built in 1954, Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER is the first consolidated radio tower built in Japan. The tower was made into a registered tangible cultural property in 2005, and was renovated with a reopening on September 18, 2020. ・New version of the tower light-up! A production that makes Sakae’s night scenery even more beautiful. ・Enjoy a 360° view from Sky Deck MIRAI 360. ・Stay overnight at THE TOWER HOTEL, the world's first tower hotel created in collaboration with artists from the Tokai region! See More

Misonoza

Established in Meiji 29 (1896), this entertainment venue underwent a five-year reconstruction project and reopened in April 2018 as a modern 40-story tower condominium. It successfully fused tradition and innovation, transforming into a contemporary landmark. Hosting a diverse array of performances, such as kabuki, musicals, concerts, singer plays, Yoshimoto Shin-Kigeki,comedy shows, and rakugo (comic storytelling), this venue eagerly awaits the attendance of all guests. Come and enjoy the rich variety of shows and performances. See More

Aichi Arts Center

Adjacent to Oasis 21, Aichi Arts Center is a consolidated art and culture complex composed of several key facilities. One of these is Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art, which has a collection of approximately 8,000 works, while another is the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater, with a main theater, a concert hall, and a mini theater, distinguishing it as one of the largest in the prefecture. There are also art spaces that can be used for lectures, exhibitions, and conferences, an art library where documents related to the arts are collected and made available to the public, a restaurant, an art shop, and more. See More

City Public Transportation Information Center

You can have an immersive and authentic experience using the actual driver's cab of the 3050 series running on the Tsurumai Line in a subway driving simulator. Moreover, you can leisurely explore nostalgic photo exhibitions and old materials related to public transportation. See More

Yamatoe Museum Morimura Memorial Hall

The "Yamatoe Museum Morimura Memorial Hall" introduces the flow of the Yamatoe painting style that originated in the Owari region from the late Edo period. It aims to familiarize citizens with the Yamatoe, which depicts scenes of the four seasons in traditional Japan. The museum also serves as a relaxing spot in the city center, offering special exhibitions relevant to the current times. On the first floor of the museum, there is a cafe where visitors can enjoy a beverage. Additionally, the museum offers classes in Japanese painting (Yamatoe), tea ceremony, calligraphy, and flower arranging. The facility strives to be a place of cultural exchange and appreciation for traditional arts and serves as a hub for the community's leisure and cultural activities. See More

Nagano Shrine

Nagono Shrine was originally enshrined in the current Marunouchi area of Naka Ward in the 11th year of the Enki era (911). It served as the guardian deity of the castle and was revered as the ancestral God of Nagoya. With the abolition of feudal domains, it was moved to its current location in the 9th year of the Meiji era. On July 15th and 16th, the shrine holds a grand festival during which portable shrines and festival floats parade through the streets. Nowadays, both Nagono Shrine and Toshogu Shrine are famous for cherry blossoms in the area. See More

Aichi-Nagoya War Memorial Museum

The "War Memorial Museum" is a place where visitors can contemplate war through actual materials collected from local residents. The museum exhibits real artifacts related to war, donated by citizens and residents of the prefecture and city. Groups can also arrange guided tours with explanations by museum staff if they make reservations at least 30 days in advance. If you're interested, feel free to inquire about it. The Aichi Prefectural Government Otsu Bridge Annex Building, where the museum is located, is a historically significant structure completed in 1933. You can admire the architectural features of that era, such as the popular scratch tiles and intricate plaster decorations. See More

Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine

The enshrined deities of Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine are Emperor Nintoku, Emperor Ojin and Takeuchinosukune, a legendary person who served in Japan's first imperial government. Tokugawa Ieyasu designated the shrine to be the main tutelary deity of Nagoya in 1610. In addition to its regular festivals, the Wakamiya Festival held on May 15-16 every year; the harikuyo festival, a memorial service for dull and broken needles; and other festivals and events are held. See More

Hinshu Otaniha Nagoya Temple (East Branch)

Located in the city center, there is a central dojo or traininghall for followers of Shin Buddhism in the Owari region. It is a branch temple of the Shinshu Otani-ha (East branch). Established in 1690 on the former site of the residence of Oda Nobuhide, Known as "Gobosan"' In recent times, it is also referred to as "Higashi Betsuin"(or East Branch) which is the name of a subway station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway line. On the 12th of each month, there are events called 'Ennichi Ichinyusan' and 'Onjiki Market,' and on the 8th, 18th, and 28th, the "East Branch Temple Morning Market Lifestyle" is held, attracting a large number of visitors." See More

Nagoyatoshogu

Nagoya Toshogu Shrine was established by Tokugawa Yoshinao, the founder of the Nagoya Domain, in the 5th year of the Gen'wa era (1619), enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founding shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, within Nagoya Castle. In the 8th year of the Meiji era (1875), the shrine was relocated to its current location. However, it was tragically destroyed by the bombings during World War II in the 20th year of the Showa era (1945). The current main hall of the shrine is a reconstruction, originally being the memorial hall (otamaya) of Tadayori, the lawful wife of Yoshinao. This structure was moved from Wanchosan Temple to Kenchuji Temple in the 3rd year of the Taisho era (1914) and then transferred to the present site in the 29th year of the Showa era (1954). It is now designated as an Important Cultural Property of Aichi Prefecture. Before the war, the Toshogu Festival used to feat… See More