Nagoya is the capital city of Aichi prefecture and is located about 170 miles west of central Tokyo. It's the main city of Chubu region. As Nagoya prospered as a castle town from the 16th century, it's a modern city with historical sites.
The July Grand Sumo Tournament is held in Nagoya. Also, the annual Nagoya Matsuri festival usually takes place in early October, featuring a samurai procession.
Nagoya is known for delicious local dishes, such as miso katsu (deep-fried pork cutlets served with miso sauce), hitsumabushi (grilled eel served on steamed rice), tebasaki (fried chicken wings), and lots more. What to Eat in Nagoya
Transportations in Nagoya:
- Nagoya Subway and City Bus
- Nagoya Railroad
- Central Japan Railway Company
- Central Japan International Airport
Access to Nagoya:
It takes about two hours by Shinkansen train from Tokyo Station, and about one hour by Shinkansen train from Shin-Osaka Station to Nagoya Station.
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