Sightseeing Spots

Noritake Garden

Opened in commemoration of the 100th year anniversary of the pottery and ceramics maker Noritake. In this premises filled with lush greenery, you can tour a pottery and ceramics factory and museum displaying the Noritake of the good ol' days, as well as paint on patterns for yourself. You can also enjoy shopping for dishes and other tableware in the Noritake-operated store. There is also a restaurant, cafe, and more using Noritake dishes. All buildings are wheelchair accessible. See More

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Established by the Toyota group, this museum preserves and uses a factory building used during the Taisho era (1912–1926) which still remains in the birthplace of the Toyota group as an industrial heritage. Within its walls are the Textile Machinery Pavilion and Automobile Pavilion, where you are introduced to and can easily learn about shifts in technologies of the industry, mainly with textile machinery and automobiles the Toyota group has been involved in, through dynamic displays as well as machine demonstrations by operators. Enjoy a full day here with the additional museum shop, restaurant, cafe, and library. See More

Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten Nagoya

This starry sky is the first of its kind in Japan. It features a vibrant display of images and a beautiful starry sky, all made possible by Japan's first LED dome system called "DYNAVISION®-LED." In this fantastical space that takes you away from your everyday life, you can experience unparalleled "healing" and "comfort" with this new and captivating entertainment planetarium. See More

Karimoku Furniture Nagoya Showroom

Karimoku is committed to creating "safe and secure" furniture that allows people to live comfortably. Their dedication to craftsmanship is tailored to meet the preferences of their customers. Emphasizing "supreme quality," Karimoku's products are manufactured in their domestic factories, leveraging the allure and properties of natural wood to the fullest extent, combined with the skills of skilled artisans and the latest electronics. Their furniture-making process is focused on providing comfort based on ergonomics and pursuing safety through reducing chemical substances, making furniture that is friendly to both people and the environment and can be used for a longer time. Moreover, they offer a wide range of options, including materials, upholstery, and sizes, to ensure they can provide each customer with the perfect interior that suits their individual lifestyle. With their attenti… See More

Nagoya Lucent Tower

Nagoya Lucent Tower is a high-grade, high-rise office building located at the north of Nagoya Station. Various kinds of restaurants and cafes are available. See More

Lucent Avenue

Lucent Avenue is a 290-meter long underground passage leading to Lucent Tower from the underground arcade of Nagoya Station. Illumination creates a fantastic spectacle. See More

Midland Square Open-Air Observation Platform Sky Promenade

Take in the romantic night views from a height of 220 meters! At the open-air observation platform on the 44th to 46th floors of Midland Square, you can enjoy a giant panorama of Nagoya's night scenery in almost 360 degrees.This memorable spot is a place you’ll want to visit with someone special. See More

KITTE NAGOYA

KITTE NAGOYA is a commercial establishment spanning from the first basement floor and the third floor of JP TOWER NAGOYA, one of the largest building complexes in the Chubu area. It offers Nagoya-ness and novelty as its concept, and broadcasts a new era of Nagoya, adding both excitement and also a low-key and comfortable time for everyone. KITTE NAGOYA aims to be a commercial establishment contributing to the city and lives of its inhabitants. See More

The Road of Manufacturing Culture

On the west side of Nagoya Castle, there is an area where traditional crafts such as Nagoya yuzen (a type of kimono dyeing) and Nagoya folding fans have been passed down through generations. It is also known for its concentration of confectionery manufacturers and wholesalers, historical resources like Shikenmichi Road, Endoji Shopping Street, and Mino Road, as well as being the birthplace of modern industries. This area is characterized by a vibrant culture related to "monozukuri" or manufacturing. It is referred to as "The Road of Manufacturing Culture." See More

JR Central Towers / JR Gate Tower

JR Central Towers are two towers that rise above JR Nagoya Station, and hold a hotel, offices, a department store, restaurants, and more. JR Gate Tower opened in April 2017 next-door to them, and has commercial facilities, a hotel, specialty stores like Bic Camera and Uniqlo, and more. Together, these buildings form a multipurpose, multi-story city that can cater to a diverse range of needs. There are 76 restaurants between the two facilities—more than any other place like them in Japan. See More

Naya Bridge

One of the seven bridges of the Horikawa River. In the 19th year of the Meiji era, when Nagoya Station was established on Sasashima, Hirokoji was extended westward as a street in front of the station, gaining attention. In the 2nd year of the Taisho era, a bridge with a bronze cast iron handrail was built. The current bridge was rebuilt in the 56th year of the Showa era and retains its arch-shaped appearance. See More

Nagakawa Canal and Matsushige Lock Gate

The Matsushige Lock Gate was built in 1930 and opened in 1932 to allow boats to pass between the Horikawa and Nakagawa canals, which had different water levels. It used a Stoney-type gate to control the water level inside the lock chamber, enabling boat navigation. Although it closed in 1976 due to declining boat use, it was preserved following public demand and designated as a cultural property in 1986 and an important structure in 1993 in Nagoya City. See More

Historic Townscapes of Shikemichi

Shikemichi is a town of merchants located on the west bank of Horikawa River that goes through the castle town of Nagoya. This town was built in 1610, when the whole town of Kiyosu moved to the site with the construction of Nagoya Castle. "Shikemichi" means an about 7 meter-wide street, and the name is derived from the fact that the street's width was expanded for fire protection and for the commercial activities after an inferno occurred in 1700. Storehouses are built on the stone walls and traditional townhouses stand in a row. The landscape as we know it today was completed in the Genbun era (around 1740). It was designated as a townscape preservation area of Nagoya in 1986. See More

Endoji Shopping Street

Endoji Shopping Street is located approximately midway between Nagoya Station and Nagoya Castle. It has been a bustling district along with Osu and others since ancient times. It developed as a commercial area along Horikawa and Mino Roads after Tokugawa Ieyasu's crossing of Kiyosu, and it also thrived as a temple and shrine town. The traditional atmosphere of Nagoya's downtown still remains, with both long-established stores founded in the Meiji era and unique new shops lining the street. The Endoji Tanabata Festival, held jointly with Endoji Honmachi Shopping Street every July, is a historic festival that dates back to 1956. Additionally, there is a preserved district called Shikemichi nearby, featuring old storehouses and remaining rooftop deities. See More

Yanagibashi Central Market

Just a five-minute walk from Nagoya's largest transportation hub at Nagoya Station is the Yanagibashi Central Market. This energetic fish market acts as the city’s pantry with customers bustling in to eat and complete their grocery shopping for the day even from the early hours. Everyday shoppers can shop and eat at the countless vendors available while also enjoying the hustle and bustle of the market and crowds of people searching for that perfect item to grace their dinner tables. All sorts of fish, clams, and other seafood are put on display, promising unusual and exciting sights you may not be used to. See More

Cruise Nagoya

Cruise Nagoya—A ferry that connects Nagoya city center and the port Cruise Nagoya is a regularly scheduled passenger boat that loops around Nagoya city center and Nagoya Port. Enjoy all sorts of sights you can only see from the water on the still surface of the Nakagawa Canal, such as the Sasashima Live 24 district, where you can see the crowd of buildings around Nagoya Station, the Nakagawaguchi-dori lock gates, where you can have a mini Panama Canal experience, long-standing warehouses, and large ships coming and going at Nagoya Port. It provides efficient access to popular spots in Nagoya, such as LEGOLAND® Japan and the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium. See More