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The easy way to travel Nagoya with Me~guru♪

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The easy way to travel Nagoya with Me~guru♪

Get around Nagoya's sightseeing spots the easy way with Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus Me~guru. Weekends and national holidays even offer volunteer guides!

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What is Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus Me~guru?

Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus Me~guru, or simply "Me~guru", is a convenient shuttle bus which stops at the major tourism spots in downtown Nagoya, starting from Nagoya Station and hitting a total of 11 spots, including Nagoya Castle and Tokugawaen Garden.
The bus runs every day from Tuesday through Sunday with volunteer guides on some of the morning buses (9:20 am, 9:50 am, 10:10 am, 10:30 am, 10:50 am, 11:10 am, and 11:30 am) on weekends and national holidays.

Note:
• No operation on Monday (or the directly following weekday if Monday coincides with a holiday) or the Year-end/New Year holiday (Dec 29–Jan 3).

Me~guru route

What makes Me~guru such a great way to tour Nagoya is that it runs along the uncontested sightseeing spots of Nagoya—those which locals agree are the must-see places. Access Nagoya's top tourist destinations the convenient way!

Top stops as ranked by Me~guru users
Note: Compiled by volunteer Me~guru guide, Mr. Yamada.

If you ask those visiting Nagoya where they're headed, the spots below are the places to go:

1. Nagoya Castle
Undoubtably the top tourism spot of Nagoya

2. Tokugawaen, Tokugawa Art Museum, Hosa Library
Famous for its historic swords and Japanese garden

3. Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
A hands-on museum heralded by mass media

Departure spots

If riding from Nagoya Station, board from Gate 11 of the Nagoya Station City Bus Terminal.

Head toward the Sakura-dori Exit of the JR Chuo Concourse, and you'll see the famous Golden Clock meeting spot in front of four escalators. Turn left before the Golden Clock, and once you pass the JR Sakura-dori Exit ticket gates, you'll arrive at Gate 11. Move forward as you watch for signs reading "市バスターミナル" (City Bus Terminal).

Nagoya Station City Bus Terminal Gate 11

This is Gate 11.
One bus is in operation every 30 min.–1 hr. on weekdays and one every 20–40 min. on weekends and national holidays.

Me~guru fare and bargain tickets

Me~guru accepts cash and IC chip-equipped commuter passes, etc. just like a regular bus. Weekend Eco Tickets and Nagoya City Bus and Subway 1-Day Tickets issued by Nagoya City's Transportation and welfare boarding passes (Senior Citizens' Pass [Keiro Pass], etc.) issued by the city too allow you to get on.

• Single ride: JPY 210 for adults / JPY 100 for children

If you plan on riding Me~guru around Nagoya the whole day, get a Me~guru One-Day Pass:

• Me~guru One-Day Pass
　JPY 500 for adults / JPY 250 for children (elementary school ages)

Me~guru One-Day Passes offer discounts on admission fees to facilities and restaurants along the route as well as souvenir shops, making for a day of bargains. You can also ride the Toshin Loop Bus's C-758 route.

Where to buy Me~guru One-Day Passes

If getting on from a bus stop other than Nagoya Station, purchase a pass from the bus driver on the bus when boarding. Passes are also available from tourism agencies, hotels, and the Nagoya City Tourist Information Centers available at Oasis 21 iCenter in Sakae and Kanayama.

＞＞Locations offering Me~guru One-Day Passes
Note: When purchasing at tourism agencies or hotels, you must exchange the voucher received at the Nagoya City Tourist Information Center before boarding. Purchases at tourism agencies require an additional handling fee.

Notes on outbound and inbound buses

Me~guru buses run on two main routes: Outbound, which depart from and head away from Nagoya Station; and inbound, which return to Nagoya Station. Of the total 13 bus stops, the three stops below are serviced by buses of both routes, so be careful which one you board for a smooth and easy ride to your next destination.

Bus Stop 1: Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Bus Stop 3: Shikemichi
Bus Stop 4: Nagoya Castle

Bus stops requiring special attention

Bus Stop 1 (Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology) and Bus Stop 4 (Nagoya Castle) require a bit of special attention. These two stops service both inbound and outbound buses.

If you get on a bus headed in the wrong direction of your destination, while you will make it there in the end, you'll end up doing so in a roundabout way. It's a good idea to double check the timetable and ask the driver if the bus is headed in the direction you want to go before getting on.

Tips on bargains and how to ride Me~guru from guide, Mr. Yamada

So, are there any bargains or tips on how to use Me~guru smoother? There are! And expert guide Mr. Yamada walks you through it all.

1. Start early (in the morning)

I've been on Me~guru more than I can count, and three spots is a good place to start. To get the most out of your trip around Nagoya, start out early in the morning.

2. Start your route furthest from Nagoya Station

Most people start their Nagoya adventure from the spots closest to Nagoya Station (eg. Bus Stop 1 [Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology] → Bus Stop 4 [Nagoya Castle] → Bus Stop 6 [Tokugawaen Garden, Tokugawa Art Museum, and Hosa Library]), so it might be a good idea to do the opposite! Approach the spots furthest from Nagoya Station first with Nagoya Station the final destination for less crowds and an easier way to get around.
Just remember: the Nagoya Omotenashi Bushotai^® warrior brigade does performances at Nagoya Castle and draws in crowds, so it may be a good idea to check whether or not they'll be appearing before making your way out.

Nagoya Omotenashi Bushotai^® performance schedule (Japanese - opens in new window)

3. Get a Me~guru One-Day Pass

Me~guru One-Day Passes cost JPY 500 (JPY 250 for children) and let you ride the bus as much as your want for a full day. Normally, a single ride goes for JPY 210 (JPY 100 for children), so it's the same as paying for the fare to three spots but with many more rides plus the added value of discounts at participating tourism facilities, restaurants, and souvenir shops, making Me~guru One-Day Pass a possible bargain even if you're only going to one place. We especially recommend it to those planning to stop by Nagoya Castle and Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology as an entire JPY 100 is knocked off admission.
If you plan on going to a variety of different places, the Nagoya One-Day Enjoyment Coupon is another option. It's a set coupon offering deals on admission to 10 sightseeing spots in downtown Nagoya in addition to as many rides as you like on Me~guru for a day. You can also ride the Toshin Loop Bus's C-758 route.

More on Me~guru One-Day Pass bargain details

More on Nagoya One-Day Enjoyment Coupons

Additional Info

See Nagoya without ever leaving the bus!

You suddenly realize you have two hours to kill... What do you do?! Stay on the bus, of course! Me~guru's full course lasts an hour and a half and goes by Nagoya's top sightseeing spots, so another way to see it all is from the bus. A single ride is only JPY 210, and if you're lucky, you may meet a driver acting as a volunteer guide, just like Mr. Yamada!

Note:
• Volunteer guides available on weekends and national holidays only.

The seats are covered with famous Nagoya motifs.

Shoji Yamada
Volunteer guide on Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus Me~guru

Mr. Yamada gave us first timers on the Me~guru bus a tour full of his experience as a volunteer guide once a month, full of the knowledge gained through his experience as a driver on weekdays. He even enjoys jogging around the spots and thus employs all the latest information in his quest to teach tourists anything and everything Nagoya for a smooth, worry-free travel experience. It was easy to see why he's so popular with his enthusiasm and attention to passengers.