Meitetsu limited express (all reserved seats)
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) is on an artificial island. This is the fastest train to Nagoya Station, with an extra reserved-seat fee.
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Nagoya Travel Guide
A big city in central Japan between Tokyo and Osaka, with a famous castle, an ancient shrine and car and railway museums. It has distinctive food like miso sauces and grilled-eel rice, and nearby castle towns make easy day trips.
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At a glance
- Currency
- JPY (¥)
- Power & plugs
- 100V · Type A/B
- Driving side
- Left
- Tipping
- Not expected
- Local language
- 日本語
- How long to stay
- 3 to 4 days
Emergency numbers
- Police110
- Ambulance119
- Fire119
- Tourist hotline050-3816-2787
When to go
Late March to April (cherry blossoms) and October to November are the most pleasant. June is the rainy season, and July and August are very hot and humid. Typhoons in August and September can stop flights and trains. Winter is mostly clear but cold. Prices rise over Japanese holidays (Golden Week, Obon, New Year).
Airport to the city
Meitetsu regular express trains
No reserved-seat fee: slightly slower but cheaper. IC transit cards work.
Airport bus
Buses run to Nagoya Station, Fushimi, Sakae and nearby cities. City-bound buses run only a few times a day, so check routes and times on the official site.
Getting around
Subway
Most sights — Nagoya Station, Sakae, the castle, Atsuta Shrine — are on the subway. Tap in with an IC transit card.
Day passes
On days with many rides, a subway/bus day pass can pay off. There are cheaper passes for weekends and holidays; ask at the station.
Sightseeing loop bus
A tourist bus circles major sights such as the castle and the Toyota museum. Check which days and hours it runs.
Local trains (Meitetsu and JR)
Nearby towns like Inuyama and Gifu are 30 minutes to an hour by train from Nagoya Station.
Where to stay
Around Nagoya Station
Good for: First visit, airport and day trips
The transport hub for the airport train, the shinkansen and local lines, with department stores and restaurants.
Sakae
Good for: Shopping, dining, night views
The main downtown with department stores, shops and restaurants. Lively at night, with views around the TV tower.
Fushimi
Good for: Balance of access and price
Between Nagoya Station and Sakae, close to everything by subway, with many business hotels.
Osu and Kamimaezu
Good for: Backstreets, food, value
An old shopping district with temples and street food. Walkable to Sakae.
Kanayama
Good for: Atsuta Shrine, airport trains
Near Atsuta Shrine with an airport-train stop. Quieter, with reasonable hotel prices.
Map of stays in Nagoya
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Top sights
Nagoya Castle
Famous for the golden shachihoko (mythical tiger-headed fish) ornaments on its roof. The lord's Honmaru Palace has been lavishly restored. Check official information on whether the main keep is open.
Nagoya Castle · Photo: Tomio344456 / CC BY-SA 4.0 Atsuta Shrine
One of Japan's most important shrines, set in a wooded compound. Large and peaceful, great for a morning walk.
Atsuta Shrine · Photo: Saigen Jiro / CC0 Osu shopping street and Osu Kannon
An old shopping district with about 1,200 shops and facilities next to a red temple. Fun for vintage clothes, electronics and street food.
Osu shopping street and Osu Kannon · Photo: Tomio344456 / CC BY-SA 4.0 Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Japan's industrial history from looms to cars, shown with real machines. Great with kids.
SCMaglev and Railway Park
A railway museum with real shinkansen and maglev trains. The driving simulators are popular, so go early.
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
A large aquarium with orcas and dolphins, reachable by subway.
Sakae at night (Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER and Oasis 21)
The former Nagoya TV Tower (renamed Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER in 2021) and a glass-roofed plaza make Sakae's night-view spot. A nice evening stroll.
Inuyama Castle (day trip)
A castle on a riverside hill with an original keep. Pair it with the old town below for a half-day trip.
What to eat
Hitsumabushi
Chopped grilled eel on rice, eaten three ways: plain, with condiments, then with broth. Nagoya's signature dish, about 3,000-6,000 JPY.
Miso katsu
Pork cutlet topped with a rich miso sauce, Nagoya style.
Tebasaki
Sweet-savory fried chicken wings, a favorite with drinks.
Miso nikomi udon and kishimen
Thick udon simmered in miso broth, and flat, thin kishimen noodles — Nagoya's noodles.
Morning set
Order a drink in the morning and toast or an egg comes free — a Nagoya cafe tradition. Go early.
Daily budget (per person)
Budgetabout 8,000 JPY per day: business hotel, chain restaurants, subway
Mid-rangeabout 15,000-20,000 JPY per day: city hotel, restaurants, museum entries
Comfortabout 35,000 JPY+ per day: upscale hotel, set-course dinners, taxis
Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.
Sample itinerary
- Day 1
Airport train to Nagoya Station, check in, Nagoya Castle in the afternoon, then Sakae at night and miso katsu.
- Day 2
A cafe morning set, the Toyota museum, Osu in the afternoon, and tebasaki for dinner.
- Day 3
Half-day trip to Inuyama Castle and its old town, back to Nagoya for hitsumabushi.
- Day 4
A morning walk at Atsuta Shrine, souvenirs, then the airport train from Kanayama or Nagoya Station (leave with time to spare).
Local tips
- The airport is on an island in the sea. On departure day allow plenty of time: it is 30+ minutes by train from Nagoya Station.
- One IC transit card covers the subway, buses and the airport train.
- Many museums close on Mondays. Check closing days before you go.
- Summers are hot and humid. Carry water and a hat, and check flight and train notices when a typhoon is coming.
- Some small restaurants and shops are still cash-only. Carry some yen.
- There are few public bins. Bring a small bag and take your rubbish with you.
- Entry procedures and online arrival forms can change, so check Japanese government or embassy information before you travel.
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