Best things to do in Nagoya

Nagoya's Absolute Essentials

Nagoya showcases Japan's industrial evolution and spiritual heritage. This selection features the ancient Atsuta Shrine, housing sacred artifacts, and the Toyota Commemorative Museum, located on the site of the original Toyota factory. Modern landmarks include the Oasis 21 complex and the Nagoya TV Tower in Sakae. The city's maritime and technological prowess is represented by the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, and the Antarctic research ship Fuji. Cultural highlights include the Shirotori Garden and the Aichi Arts Center.

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Atsuta Shrine

Atsuta Shrine is a Shinto shrine traditionally believed to have been established during the reign of Emperor Keikō located in Atsuta-ku,…

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Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, also known as Toyota Tecno Museum, is a technology museum located in Nishi-ku…

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Oasis 21

Oasis 21 is a modern facility located adjacent to Nagoya TV Tower in Sakae, Nagoya which was opened to the public in 2002.

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Nagoya TV Tower

The symbol of Nagoya from which you can get the best views of the city.

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Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Mysterious beluga whales, easygoing sea turtles, cute penguins and so many more marine animals can be found in this public aquarium.

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Arako Kannon

Arako Kannon, also known as Jōkai-san Enryū-in Kannon-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Nagoya in central Japan.

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Shirotori Garden

A vast Japanese-style garden, full of streams and small ponds with flocks of waterbirds that you can feed with your children.

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Antarctic Museum and Former Research Ship Fuji

Permanently moored icebreaker that served as Japan's first Antarctic research vessel from 1965 to 1983. The museum features original cabins, the bridge, and exhibitions detailing the ship's polar expeditions and the daily lives of its crew.

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SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

The SCMaglev and Railway Park is a railway museum owned by the Central Japan Railway Company in Nagoya, Japan.

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Aichi Arts Center

The centre consisting of a museum, a theatre and a library is the main venue for various musical and theatrical performances and attracts…

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