10 Essential Things to Do in Nagoya, Japan – Experience as many of these unique things as you can when visiting Nagoya!

Constructed in 1612, this magnificent complex with a moat was rebuilt in 1959 and is an important and much-visited landmark. The impressive 48 m tower now serves as a museum for artefacts from Edo-era. Enjoy a spectacular view of the city from the fifth floor of the tower as experienced by visitors from 3-star hotels in Nagoya. If you happen to be in Nagoya during winter, be treated to an enchanting sight of this castle covered in snow.

This busy port on the Pacific Ocean is an interesting place to visit to witness the bustling activity, it also provides an attraction for the public with the Port of Nagoya Aquarium with a wide collection of native marine life, and exotic fish from across the pacific. The dolphin show is another attraction at the Nagoya Port looked forward to by visitors at Travelodge Nagoya Sakae.

Commencing operations in 1876, two brothers with a vision to do trade with the western markets succeeded in taking the Noritake (Ceramic) brand to the entire world. Noritake garden provides a great insight into the manufacture of these products on the grounds of its original factory. Be awed by the actual process and hands-on workshops on this tour. 

Meshi means cuisine, therefore, make sure you enjoy Nagoya cuisine as a visitor to Nagoya. The cuisine is full of delicious dishes such as doteni, kishimen, miso katsu and many more. Enjoying Nagoya meshi is learning about Nagoya culture.

An iconic museum showcasing a massive silver globe which is home to one of the world’s largest planetariums, this is a site well worth a visit if you are with children. Five of the seven floors of the museum have permanent exhibits some of which are interactive making learning easier and more enjoyable.

Shopping can be exciting and also therapy. When you are on holiday picking up things for yourself and others make it a memorable activity. Indulge in shopping in Sakae with an array of malls which are home to many megastores such as Maruei, Mitsukoshi, the PARCO department store and many others.

An exciting theme park which attracts well over 2 million visitors a year the park has many rides, attractions and a hotel. The fascinating miniature town complete with precise-scale Lego reconstructions of recognizable landmarks across Japan is another attraction here.

This much-visited museum was opened in 1994 to celebrate Nagoya’s biggest and most famous company, Toyota. This excellent museum is an ideal place for a day out with a group of friends, a family or by yourself. Many interesting displays and the history of this famous company can be found at this museum.

This is another fine location to get a breathtaking view of Nagoya. The 180 m tall Nagoya TV tower standing at the Hisaya Odori Park overlooks the entire city and is the oldest electric wave tower in Japan. It also has two observation decks (outdoor and indoor) offering spectacular views. Be sure to explore the history of the tower and the park and even be refreshed at the restaurant.

The district of Osu in Nagoya is home to many temples and shrines. Of these Osu Kannon Buddhist temple, built in the early 14th century is considered important. The magnificent building, we see today was rebuilt in 1970 and is adorned by a red paper lantern hanging from the ceiling of the main hall to which devotees attach their prayers.