Nagoya Attractions
Located between Tokyo and Kyoto, Nagoya is one of the easiest places to be reached in Japan. It is also the fourth largest city in the country, with a population of approximately 2.32 million.Top places to visit in Nagoya include Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Jingu Shrine, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, Osu Kannon and SCMAGLEV and Railway Park.
Top Nagoya Attractions to Visit
1. Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle, one of the three major castles in Japan, was once the family residence of the lords of nowadays Nagoya. It is famous for a pair of golden fish-like shachihoko statues standing on the roof of the Main Keep. With over 2,000 cherry blossom trees planted, it is a good place to enjoy the cherry blossom in early April, especially beautiful after lighting at night.
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2. Atsuta Jingu Shrine
Atsuta Jingu Shrine stands as Japan's second-largest Shinto Shrine, surpassed only by the Ise Grand Shrine. Primarily devoted to the sacred Kusanagi sword, one of Japan's three imperial treasures, the Shrine's Bunkaden Treasure House boasts a collection of approximately 6,000 artifacts. Additionally, capturing a photo of the Goshinboku, a camphor tree over 1,000 years old, is also highly recommended.|
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3. Osu Kannon
Osu Kannon built in 1333 is one of three major Kannon temples in Japan. The main hall of the temple enshrines a wooden statue of Kannon that is about 3 meters (9 feet) high. In addition, Osu Kannon holds various sacrificial activities every year, and the antique market open on 18th and 28th of each month is well-worth visiting.|
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After visiting Osu Kannon, it is recommended to go shopping in the Osu Shōtengai Shopping Street. This street is located on the east side of Osu Kannon, just 5 minutes walking away. There are over 1,200 shops, including many popular restaurants, dessert shops, ice cream shops, and coffee shops.
4. Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology is a witness of Toyota’s successful story starting from Automatic Weaving Mechanism, displaying textile machines and cars. It has two main sections, Textile Machinery Pavilion and Automobile Pavilion. Textile Machinery Pavilion mainly introduces spinning machines, the basic principles of spinning and weaving machines, as well as the evolution of textile machines, while Automobile Pavilion showcases automobiles and their production technologies.|
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5. SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
SCMAGLEV and Railway Park showcases 39 trains from ancient steam trains to high-speed maglev trains, introducing the entire development history of railway technology. The museum also features exquisite miniature railway models, Shinkansen driving simulators and traditional train driving simulators.6. Oasis 21
Oasis 21, a commercial complex, is composed of multiple parts such as Spaceship-Aqua Observation Deck, Green Land, and Galaxy Square. Spaceship-Aqua Observation Deck is an elliptical glass roof with artificial waterfalls flowing. It is also a good site for tourists to enjoy the nearby scenery and take photos. Green Land is an underground park planted with about 200 trees and 1,000 flowers like cherry, making it an underground oasis of green. Galaxy Square is an underground square that often hosts various activities and exhibitions. Tourists can shop, dine, and watch performances here.7. Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER
Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, a landmark building in Nagoya, is the TV Tower of Nagoya. From the observation deck “Sky Deck” located 90 meters (295 feet) above ground, one can enjoy the urban scenery of Nagoya and the distant mountains.8. Sky Promenade
Sky Promenade is the tallest building in Nagoya and the fifth tallest in Japan. The open-air observation deck on the 44th to 46th floors provides a panoramic view of the entire Nagoya city, including JR Tower on the west side, Nagoya Castle on the north side, and Nagoya Port on the south side.9. Legoland Japan Resort
Legoland Japan Resort has 17,000,000 Lego bricks and 10,000 Lego models. It has 7 theme parks and over 40 amusement facilities! There are also LEGO factories and the largest LEGO store in Asia within Legoland Japan Resort, where you can find awesome LEGO souvenirs.More Nagoya Attractions to Visit
1. Tokugawa Park
Tokugawa Park is a Japanese-style garden where you can enjoy the marvelous scenery throughout the year, including new green, maples and flowers like peonies and irises. You can also find restaurants and shops here.2. Tokugawa Art Museum
The Tokugawa Art Museum was built in 1935 by Yoshichika, the nineteenth-generation head of which family. There display over 10,000 treasures, including swords, armors, tea sets and incense utensils, and various other art works like Ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock painting) and paintings produced between the 17th and the 20th centuries, themed on landscapes, and tales from history.3. Nagoya City Science Museum
There is the world's biggest spherical planetarium with a diameter of 35 meters, recorded in the Guinness World Records, which can be used by tourists to observe celestial bodies and the starry sky.4. Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in Japan, consists of a northern aquarium where you can view marine animals such as dolphins, beluga whales, and orcas, as well as a southern aquarium with various aquariums like living coral reefs.5. Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens is the third largest zoo in Japan. There are about 450 species of animals in the park, including the zoo’s superstar koala, tigers, lions and chimpanzees. You can also enjoy various flowers, plants, and trees in the botanical gardens.Inside this garden, these is also an observation deck named Higashiyama Sky Tower. It is 135 meters (442 feet) high. When the weather is good, you can have a panoramic view of the Nagoya Castle, and even the distant Mount Mitake and Suzuka Mountains.