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Nagoya

Watch 2 days unfold, then make them yours. Nagoya's best, planned around opening hours.

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Day 1 · 9:00 AM

Atsuta-jingu Shrine

Shrine · 1 h

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Nagoya at a glance

Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city, a modern metropolis known for its automotive industry and historical sites.

About Nagoya

Nagoya is a major economic center and the hub of Aichi prefecture, located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu. It is a modern metropolis that was largely rebuilt after World War II.

The city's focal points are Nagoya Station to the north, Sakae to the east, and Kanayama to the south. It is known for its wide streets and car-friendly infrastructure.

Automotive industry
Nagoya Castle
Misokatsu
Hatchō miso
Hitsumabushi
Tebasaki

How long to stay

2 days

2+ days will allow you to see more of Aichi.

Best time to go

Spring

Apr–May, Oct–Nov are the mildest.

Getting around

Nagoya has an extensive street network. The subway system has 6 lines, with fares from ¥200 to ¥320. Taxis are also an option, with a basic fee of ¥500 for 1.01 km.

Nagoya in 2 days

Each day stays in one part of town, timed around opening hours, with lunch on the way.

Day 1

Around Atsuta-jingu Shrine

9:00 AM – 12:40 PM

Atsuta-jingu Shrine9:00 AM
Tsuruma Park10:20 AM
Four Seasons Road of Yamazaki River11:40 AM

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Day 2

Around Nagoya Castle

9:00 AM – 4:28 PM

Nagoya Castle9:00 AM
Honmaru Palace10:03 AM
Nagoya City Science MuseumClosed Mondays11:18 AM
Lunch at Tsukishima Monja Kuuya Nagoya Hisayaodori Park1:22 PM
Oasis 212:25 PM
Spaceship-Aqua Observation Deck3:28 PM

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Where to stay in Nagoya, by area

Every part of town at a glance: what's near, and where you'd sleep, with tonight's price.

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle4.2 · 42K
Honmaru Palace4.3 · 3.2K
Meijō Park4.1 · 4.2K

Stays near Nagoya Castle

3-Star hotel

hotel androoms Nagoya Sakae

14 min walk

8.7(2.7k)

3-Star hotel

Kuretake Inn Nagoya Hisayaodori

15 min walk

8.3(3.5k)

3-Star hotel

APA Hotel Nagoya Sakae Kita

16 min walk

7.9(5.3k)

Nagoya City Science Museum

Nagoya City Science Museum4.4 · 13K
Oasis 214.1 · 12K
Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER4.2 · 8.2K

Stays near Nagoya City Science Museum

4-Star hotel

Dormy Inn Premium Nagoya Sakae

6 min walk

8.5(2.2k)

3-Star hotel

Princess Garden Hotel

6 min walk

7.6(3.5k)

3-Star hotel

Hotel Silk Tree Nagoya

6 min walk

8(2.2k)

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When to visit Nagoya

Weather by month, and what's best each season.

Best time to visit

Spring

Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Hottest: Aug · 31°C
Coldest: Jan · 1°C
Wettest: Jul · 269 mm

Jan: 1 to 9°C, 75 mm of rain. Feb: 2 to 10°C, 69 mm of rain. Mar: 5 to 14°C, 138 mm of rain. Apr: 10 to 19°C, 175 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. May: 14 to 23°C, 181 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Jun: 19 to 26°C, 249 mm of rain. Jul: 24 to 30°C, 269 mm of rain. Aug: 25 to 31°C, 240 mm of rain. Sep: 22 to 28°C, 237 mm of rain. Oct: 15 to 22°C, 197 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Nov: 9 to 17°C, 94 mm of rain, one of the mildest months. Dec: 4 to 11°C, 77 mm of rain.