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Nagoya Historical Architecture Course
Experience the diverse range of architectural styles on offer walking around Nagoya.
Day 1
01 Nagoya Station
Walk：For about 15 min
02 Historic Townscapes of Shikemichi
Bus：NAGOYA SIGHTSEEING ROUTE BUS Me-guru:For about 6 min
03 Nagoya Castle, Hommaru Palace
Walk：For about 7 min
04 Nagoya City Hall & Aichi Prefectural Building
Walk：For about 7 min
Walk：For about 8 min
06 Cultural Path / Shumoku Museum, Futaba Museum
Walk：For about 7 min
07 Shirakabe Area
Nagoya Station
Nagoya Station
Historic Townscapes of Shikemichi
Most of Nagoya was heavily destroyed by air raids in WW2, yet the Shikemichi area remained mostly intact. See the white-walled feudal period warehouses, now cleverly used as cafes and stylish restaurants, and the old houses, some which remain residences, others having become antiques stores, cafes and specialty stores, dating back to when the city was ruled from Nagoya Castle.
【Address】Nishi-ku, Nagoya
Northern Area
Nagoya Castle, Hommaru Palace
Nagoya Castle featured the largest keep of all samurai castles. While the keep itself is currently undergoing reconstruction efforts, the original watchtowers dating back to the early 1600’s can be entered. Likewise, the magnificent Hommaru Palace, long considered the finest of castle and palace architecture is open to the public in all its splendor.
【Address】1-1 Hommaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya
【Opening Hours】9:00～16:30(Last admission to Hommaru Palace is at 16:00)
【Regular Holiday】12/29～1/1(Subject to change due to events)
Nagoya City Hall & Aichi Prefectural Building
Nagoya City Hall was built in 1933, fusing traditional Japanese and modern western style. It is registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property. The Aichi Prefectural Building beside it was built in a similar style and completed in 1938. Both buildings remain in use, having survived WW2 air raids.
Eastern Area
Nagoya City Archives
This brick building of neo-baroque architecture was built in 1922. It was the Nagoya Courthouse until 1979. Features of interest include the central marble staircase and large stained-glass windows. A reconstructed Taisho-period meeting room, courtrooms and the former detention cells can be seen.
【Address】1-3 Shirakabe, Higashi-ku, Nagoya
【Opening Hours】9:00～17:00
【Regular Holiday】
Every Monday (or the following weekday if a national holiday falls on a Monday)
the 3rd Thursday of every month (or the 4th Thursday if a national holiday falls on the 3rd Thursday)
year-end and New Year's holidays
Cultural Path / Shumoku Museum, Futaba Museum
Visit the Taisho Era former home of Fukuzawa Momosuke, the Electric Power King, where politicians and Japan’s business elite were once entertained. Enjoy the eclectic mix of Japanese and Western architecture. The late 1800’s former home of ceramics industrialist Imoto Tamesaburo, includes Taisho and early Showa period buildings, with a mix of domestic and international tastes, still with original hand made glass windows. Tea rooms, traditional gardens and other structures show the opulence of the day.
Cultural Path Shumoku Museum
【Address】2-18 Shumoku-cho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya
【Opening Hours】 10:00～17:00
【Regular Holiday】 Mondays (or the following weekday if a public or substitute holiday falls on a Monday) / year-end and new year holidays (December 29 - January 3)
Cultural Path Futaba Museum
【Address】2-18 Shumoku-cho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya
【Opening Hours】 10:00～17:00
【Regular Holiday】Every Monday (or the following day if a national or substitute holiday falls on a Monday), year-end and New Year's holidays
Shirakabe Area
Originally, Shirakabe was a middle-class samurai residential area, and from the end of the feudal period, became popular among Nagoya’s leading businessmen. The area’s architectural heritage is being promoted and preserved. French-style restaurants inhabit a Taisho period sukiya-style mansion an Italian restaurant makes use of an old Japanese house and more. Enjoy the atmosphere, the restaurants and gardens in Shirakabe.
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