Nagoya is the capital city of Aichi prefecture and is the main city of Chubu region with a population of over 2.2 million. It is located about 170 miles west of Tokyo and about 80 miles east of Osaka. It takes about three hours by bus from Nagoya to Shirakawa Village (Shirakawagou) which is a Japan's UNESCO World Heritage site. Nagoya prospered as the castle town of Nagoya Castle built by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. It's a modern city with historical sights.
The July Grand Sumo Tournament is held in Nagoya every year. Summer in Nagoya can be very hot and humid. See the Average Weather for Nagoya
Nagoya is known for delicious local dishes, such as miso nikomi udon noodles, miso katsu (tonkatsu with miso sauce), hitsumabushi (grilled eel on steamed rice), tebasaki (fried chicken wings), and more. What to Eat in Nagoya
Access: It takes about two hours by shinkansen train from Tokyo and about one hour by shinkansen train from Shin-Osaka to Nagoya.
From Narita Airport, it take about 70 minutes to
Central Japan International Airport.
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Nagoya Tourist Attractions:
- Nagoya Castle
- Nagoya TV Tower
- Tokugawa Art Museum
- Atsuta Jingu Shrine
- Port of Nagoya Aquarium
The two golden shachihoko are exhibited on top of the castle tower as its symbols.
It's build in 1954 and is located in Central Park. Enjoy the view of Nagoya-city from the observation deck/balcony.
Address: 3-6-15 Nishiki Naka-ku Nagoya-city
Access: 5 minutes by walk from Subway Sakae or Hisaya-Odori Stations
Phone: 052-971-8546
Hours: 10 a.m. - 9 or 10 p.m.
Admission: 600 yen (middle school ages and older) , 300 yen (elementary school children), 500 yen (65 years and over)
The collection includes the Tale of Genji written in the 12th century.
Address: 1017 Tokugawa-cho Higashi-ku Nagoya-city
Access: 3 minutes by walk from Tokugawaen Shindeki Bus Stop
Phone: 052-935-6262
Admission: 1200 yen for adults, 700 yen for college and high school students, 500 yen for middle and elementary students.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m / Closed on Mondays, except on national holidays. *Closed on the next day if a national holiday falls on Monday.
This shrine has about 1,900 years of history. It's one
of the most
popular shrines and temples for New Year's visit in Japan.
Address: 1-1-1 Jingu Atsuta-ku, Nagoya-city
Access: 8 minutes by walk from JR Atsuta Station / 3 minutes by walk from Meitetsu line Jingu-mae Station
In the north building, there is a large pool with 3,000 seats where sea animal performances are held.
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