Sightseeing Spots

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

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

Hisaya-odori Park

Hisaya-odori Park reopened in autumn of 2020 as a combined park and shopping space! Featuring popular stores from across Japan, the park has a total of around 40 places to shop and eat (21 of which have opened in Nagoya for the first time). As an everyday place for relaxation and refreshment, the park offers various options for fashion, sports, gourmet food, and more. See More

Oasis21

A comfortable oasis in the city A three-dimensional park with various facilities, including the glass roof Spaceship-Aqua, where you can take a walk through the sky 14 meters above the ground, a large lawn called the Field of Green, a half-underground Bus Terminal, an underground event facility called the Galaxy Platform, and around 30 different shops. Spaceship-Aqua is lit up at night, so it's very popular as a photo spot. The "Field of Green" is on the ground level where flowers and trees are planted. The "Galaxy Platform" is basement level where many events are held. Also on the ground level, there are various shops and restaurants, and a connecting to bus terminal on the second level. See More

Sunshine Sakae

This complex commercial facility features various establishments, including the iconic observation wheel "Sky-Boat," which serves as the symbol of the building. In addition to the amusement facilities, there are cafes, the SKE48 Theater, and a diverse range of shops all gathered together in one place. See More

Nadia Park

Nadia Park is a new media support (information source) that fills the hearts of all urban dwellers with delightful anticipation. It serves as the core of artistic and cultural activities for young people, providing a comprehensive platform for creative design and expression. Additionally, it houses a high-sensitivity shopping mart and an intelligent office zone, bringing various expectations to life. See More

Osu Shopping District

The Osu Shopping District is a huge and popular shopping area containing over 1,200 shops and restaurants. All kinds of shops, including electrical appliance shops, secondhand clothing stores, restaurants and cafes are open. The mall is always crowded with people and filled with energy. Many events are held throughout the year, including the Osu Summer Festival in August, the Osu Daido-chonin Festival in October and the Osu Setsubun Takarabune Gyoretsu (treasure ship parade) in February. Osu Kannon Temple located was moved from Osu Village, Mino Province to the current location by the Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa in 1612. The antique market is held here on the 18th and 28th of each month. See More

ASUNAL KANAYAMA

Cheerful and carefree, convenient and comfortable. Asunal Kanayama—A place of exciting events and new discoveries Kanayama—the gateway to Chubu Centrair International Airport. ASUNAL KANAYAMA is a redeveloped commercial establishment outside the north exit of the station, and acts as a shopping mall surrounding an event space. Also acting as a transportation terminal with its parking lot and bus terminal, it creates a bustling space centered around its event space. See More

Osu Skate Rink

Known by the name "Osu Skate Rink," this central city skating facility has produced notable skaters such as Ito Midori, Asada Mao, Murakami Kanako, and Uno Shoma. Beginners and kids can feel at ease as they skate, holding onto cones for support. Rental shoes with two blades, suitable for shoe sizes ranging from 14cm to 16cm, are available. On weekends and holidays, there are lessons specifically designed for beginners, and on weekdays, the Junior School offers a wide range of courses from basic to figure skating, hockey, and speed skating. The gallery corner displays shoes used by Midori, Mao-chan, Kanako-chan, and Uno Shoma, along with other memorabilia associated with them. See More

Osueigijou

The only traditional Japanese vaudeville theater in the Chukyo region, "Osusen-gekijo," closed in February 2014 but reopened as "Osusen-gekijo" in September 2015 after extensive renovations. It holds regular vaudeville performances from the 1st to the 7th of each month and hosts various other shows as a rental venue from the 8th to the end of the month See More

Kakuozan Apartment

In 2003, a wooden apartment building that was around 48 years old at the time was renovated, and it started as a new attraction in Kaohsiung as chosen by the Kaohsiung Community Development Committee. Originally initiated by a group of six young artists selected through a public application, the project has seen changes in its members over time, and currently consists of nine groups of artists who engage in various individual activities within their spaces. This unique place offers opportunities to encounter original concepts such as a secondhand bookstore café, art studios, shops, galleries, and more. See More

Hoshigaoka Terrace

A city aiming to offer customers their "special moments" - Hoshigaoka is a place where you can enjoy shopping, gourmet dining, and experience nature while having fun with everyone. Nearby attractions include Hoshigaoka Bowl, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and Higashiyama Sky Tower. Have a wonderful time exploring all these places together! See More

Todagawa Children's Land

Let's have fun and move our bodies in nature! "Todagawa Kodomo Land" is the only "large-scale children's center" in Nagoya with a vast area of approximately 1.7 hectares. It's a popular spot for families located within the rare natural environment of the Toda River Greenery. Outdoors, there are large wooden play structures such as Tarzan ropes and net crossings (barrier-free accessible), play equipment for toddlers, a water play area, and an observation tower. Inside the main building, daily workshops using everyday materials are held. On weekends, there are parent-child cooking classes (reservation required) and various events like theater performances and concerts. Moreover, they offer plans that cater to parents as well, including workshops on infant and toddler nutrition, parenting salons, and consultations for children provided by specialized counselors in child welfare and psy… See More

Jetty

Next to Nagoya Port Aquarium, there's a shopping mall called JETTY. You can find different shops there for dining, buying Nagoya souvenirs, and getting aquarium souvenirs. Make sure to visit JETTY when you go to Nagoya Port Aquarium. See More

Nagoya Port Sea Train Land

This amusement park offers various attractions, including a Ferris wheel and other thrilling rides. One of the main crowd favorites is the interactive digital gaming and immersive video experience known as "Digital ASOBU." Visitors thoroughly enjoy this unique and popular activity at the park. See More

Fuji Antarctic Museum

An Antarctic museum where you can go on an Antarctic adventure Fuji was Japan's first icebreaker, and spent 18 years traveling between Japan and the Antarctic. It is preserved just as it was in Nagoya Port, and has been reborn as an Antarctic museum to introduce various aspects of Antarctic observation. Besides reproductions of what it was like on the ship when it was in service, the museum also introduces the beautiful landscapes of the Antarctic and the history and significance of Antarctic observation, all in a way that's easy to understand. See More

Nagoya Maritime Museum

Have fun learning about the sea, ships, and ports A marine museum on the third and fourth floors of the Port Building, the symbol of Garden Pier. The third floor has the theme "Nagoya Port: The Number 1 Port in Japan for International Trade." It introduces the role of the port, its involvement in people's lives, its history, and more. Have fun learning about the sea, ships, and ports with genuine articles, panorama models, and a simulation that lets you experience the real-life atmosphere of the port. The exhibition room on the fourth floor has models of vessels used during the Age of Discovery and items traded on the Silk Road of the ocean. It also introduces the history of the relationship between the sea and people. See More

Maker's Pier

Maker's Pier is an entertainment space that makes people feel energetic and active through the act of creating, in a way that can only be experienced here! There are also around 40 different shops and restaurants. There is a water fountain show every hour that combines light, water, and music. See More

SEA LIFE Nagoya

SEA LIFE Nagoya is a hands-on aquarium located in the LEGOLAND® Japan Hotel, letting you "see, touch, and learn". SEA LIFE was created with the intent of sparking in children an interest in the ocean by touching its creatures and learning about their ways of life at locations in over 50 places around the world. It is divided into 11 zones with distinct themes. Going through a tunnel, you find yourself in lavishly colorful worlds such as that of the Japanese fairy tale zone of Urashima Taro's visit to the dragon's underwater palace, a zone where you proceed through a sunken ship, a tropical ocean zone with tons of rays swimming all around, a zone in which you can touch inhabitants of the sea, and more. Workshops, Ranger Mission Packs, backyard experience tours, and many hands-on programs are also available. See More