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Events

15th Special Exhibition: Maintenance and Service Vehicles of the Tokaido Shinkansen — The Unsung Heroes Supporting Safety —

When people think of the Tokaido Shinkansen, they probably picture trains like the N700S, with their white bodies and blue stripe. If the N700S—designed to achieve the highest …

Date : Mar 25, 2026 ～ Jan 25, 2027
10:00–17:30 (Note: Last admission is at 17:00)
Art Aquarium Exhibition Nagoya 2025

[Held from 7/18 (Friday) to 9/15 (Monday/holiday) from 10:00 to 18:00!] Held in Nagoya for the first time in 7 years since 2018! Immersive entertainment art that uses light, inc…

Date : Jul 24, 2026 ～ Sep 23, 2026
“Let’s Ride! Exciting and Thrilling Working Vehicles”

This summer, come see, ride in, and experience “working vehicles”! A huge gathering of “working vehicles” from Japan and around the world will be on display at the Toyota Automob…

Date : Jul 17, 2026 ～ Sep 6, 2026
9:30–17:30 (Note: Admission reception is until 16:30)
Technical Exhibition: “The Evolution of the Pantograph”

Most trains running on the Shinkansen and conventional lines operate using electricity drawn from the overhead wires by a component mounted on the roof called a pantograph, which …

Date : Jul 1, 2026 ～ May 4, 2027
10:00–17:30 (Note: Last admission is at 17:00)
Yamazaki Mazak Art Museum Collection Exhibition -From Spring to Fall-

[Held from 2/28 (Sat) to 10/18 (Sun) 10:00-17:30] Paintings by French painters active from the 18th to the 20th century, from masters representing rococo art such as Watteau, Bou…

Date : Feb 28, 2026 ～ Oct 18, 2026
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium Summer Night Aquarium

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium lengthens its hours to 8:00 pm from Saturday, July 20 to Sunday, September 1 during its Summer Night Aquarium. Relish the Romantic Aquarium with the…

Date : Jul 18, 2026 ～ Aug 31, 2026
5:00 pm–8:00 pm (admission until one hour before close) Note: • Open from 9:30 am.
Saburo Memorial Museum Special Exhibition: “Six Ceramic Artists”

An exhibition by six ceramic artists based in Mino who are forging diverse forms of expression. While inheriting the spirit of Keiji Ito, Hiromi Itabashi creates serene forms; Ken…

Date : Aug 21, 2026 ～ Sep 20, 2026
10:00–17:00 (Note: Last admission is until 16:30)
Aichi International Women's Film Festival 2026

The Aichi International Women’s Film Festival is Japan’s only international women’s film festival, featuring works by female directors from countries and regions around the world,…

Date : Sep 2, 2026 ～ Sep 6, 2026
10:00–20:00
The 75th Hirokoji Summer Festival

As the face of Nagoya, this cooling summer festival unfolds on historic and traditional Hirokoji. Growing in scale and splendor year by year, it celebrates its 75th edition this …

Date : Aug 22, 2026 ～ Aug 23
Both days, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Nippon Domannaka Festival

Date : Aug 28, 2026 , 29 , 30 , Nov 25 ,…
Differs by stage
Nagoya Tsurumai International Shogi Class

The Japanese game of shogi—equivalent to Western chess—is a game of strategy and cunning. Thus many may think it to difficult to understand. However, this is not the case! Learn …

Date : Jun 28, 2026 , Jul 4 , Sep 13 , 1…
9:30 am–11:30 am
Shirotori Garden Autumn Dew Festival

At Shirotori Garden, every year during the most pleasant season of the year, as summer gradually turns to autumn, the “Shūrosai” (Autumn Dew Festival) is held. From dusk, event…

Date : Sep 15, 2026 ～ Oct 25, 2026
9:00–17:00 (last admission at 16:30) On Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, opening hours will be extended until 21:30. *From 17:00, entry is only through the Main Gate (the North Gate will be closed); last admission at 21:00.
Special Exhibition “Lithuania—Songs Echoing Through the Baltic Forests—” / Special Exhibition “Nagoya Has Hideyoshi, You Know!—Hideyoshi and the History of Owari—”

To commemorate the pre-opening, two special exhibitions will be held simultaneously. One introduces the history and culture of the Republic of Lithuania, where Chiune Sugihara—a d…

Date : Sep 5, 2026 ～ Nov 1, 2026
9:30–17:00 (last admission at 16:30)
Oasis 21 iCenter Hands-On Event: “Family Crest Printing”

If you want to enjoy Nagoya even more, why not try a traditional craft experience at Oasis 21? Dyeing has long been deeply rooted in Nagoya, with traditions such as “Arimatsu-N…

Date : Sep 21, 2026
Aichi-Nagoya Open Top Bus

Nagoya City, in collaboration with Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. through a public-private partnership, will operate the Aichi-Nagoya Open Top Bus during the perio…

Date : Sep 18, 2026 ～ Oct 24, 2026
Departure & Arrival Times Best of Nagoya! Must-See Sightseeing Tour(60min) Day①：Departs 2:00 PM → Arrives 3:00 PM Day②：Departs 4:00 PM → Arrives 5:00 PM Sparkling Nagoya Night Views!(85min) Night①：Departs 6:00 PM → Arrives 7:25 PM Night②： Departs 8:00 PM → Arrives 9:25 PM
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens Autumn Leaf Viewing / Fall Foliage Illumination

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens will hold its annual “Momiji-gari” (autumn leaf viewing)! There are more than 500 trees in the botanical garden that turn brilliant autumn…

Date : Nov 14, 2026 ～ Dec 6, 2026
9:00–16:50 (admission until 16:30)
Furusato All-Japan Kenjinkai Festival 2025

[2025/9/6 (Sat) to 9/7 (Sun)] The 23rd Furusato All-Japan Kenjinkai Festival will be held again this year at “Hisaya Odori Park/EDION Hisaya Square/Angel Square” in the middle of…

Date : Sep 5, 2026 ～ Sep 6, 2026