Nagoya

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Prefecture

Aichi

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About This Destination

Japan's industrial powerhouse with a proud castle, unique local cuisine, and the Toyota heritage.

Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city and an industrial giant home to Toyota and numerous manufacturing firms. The reconstructed Nagoya Castle with its golden shachihoko dolphins is the city's symbol, while the Atsuta Shrine ranks among Japan's most sacred Shinto sites. Nagoya is celebrated for its bold local cuisine including miso katsu, hitsumabushi eel, and tebasaki chicken wings. The Osu shopping district and Sakae nightlife area keep the city vibrant after dark.

Location

Prefecture: Aichi

Address: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Nearest Station: Nagoya

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Food Options: Famous for Nagoya meshi: miso katsu, hitsumabushi, tebasaki, kishimen

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Nagoya?

Nagoya is on the Tokaido Shinkansen, about 1 hour 40 minutes from Tokyo or roughly 50 minutes from Kyoto by Nozomi. Chubu Centrair International Airport is about 30 minutes away by Meitetsu train.

What are the top things to do in Nagoya?

Highlights include Nagoya Castle with its golden shachihoko, Atsuta Shrine, the Toyota Commemorative Museum, the Osu shopping district, and the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park museum.

What food is Nagoya famous for?

Nagoya is known for 'Nagoya-meshi': hitsumabushi grilled eel, miso katsu, miso nikomi udon, tebasaki chicken wings, and its morning-set 'mōningu' coffee culture.