The 22 best shows in Nagoya

The castle, or rather part of it, is obviously very beautiful, but unfortunately the main building, i.e. the actual castle, is not open to visitors. Renovation work has been ongoing since 2018, as the castle was seriously damaged during an earthquake. Only the gardens are open to visitors, something like the outer bailey, i.e., the representative rooms where you can admire the craftsmanship of Japanese renovations. The castle was completely destroyed during World War II, with only the foundations surviving, so what we visit is a magnificent reconstruction. Overall, it is worth visiting this place. It may not be as spectacular as other castles, such as those in Osaka or Kyoto, but it is worth spending an hour visiting this site. Important information: you visit the castle along a set route, wearing slippers. I recommend leaving your bags in the cloakroom, otherwise you will have to carry them in front of you. We visited on a very rainy day, and despite this, the queue was very long. The ticket price is 500 yen, so it is worth arriving early and buying a ticket. People with disabilities, e.g., in wheelchairs, will not be able to see the exhibition, as it is narrow, the route has many turns and narrow turns, and the entrance is not wheelchair accessible.

Rebuild, not original. But used high quality materials. Entrance was ¥500 and completely wasted of money. I thought we get to see the actual inside castle. But not, Stay outside and take the photo with actual castle. Spend roughly an hour here. If you happened to go to Osaka castle, you can totally skip this one. Can call this is a mini version of Osaka.

Affordable ¥500 entrance for adults. I believe the castle is closing soon for extensive restorations, that seem needed. During my visit in June of 2025 you can already spot construction vehicles and work sites beginning. The gift shops are worth visiting and have some unique and quality items. Drink machines can be found conveniently throughout the grounds. After the main entrance connected to the bathrooms and drink machines there is a nice stamp to be collected.

Admission is 500 yen. There are three lines for the tickets. Two are cash only, and one accepts cards. The main castle is closed but you can walk through the reconstructed Hommaru Palace… it is very beautiful!

Dont be discouraged by the ongoing renovation. The castle still worth to visit. You still can enjoy the castle premises or the estate. Worth to mention, while I was there, there are several ninja on several spot, that can be asked to be photographed with. Thank you for this. I enjoyed my visit.

Admission to the park is free while visiting the (outside of the closed) main castle + Honmaru Palace is 500 yen. The Honmaru Palace takes around 20mins to walk around and you will see where the lords and their retainers used to stay or hold banquets. Quite impressive given it was built in the 1600s. However, if your goal is to take a picture of the Nagoya castle, walk the other way round the outside and you will still be able to see the back of the castle without paying. Do also note that it’s quite a long walk from the Nagoyajo metro exit to the castle.

The castle is easy to access and will cost you 500 yen to enter. Sadly you cannot enter the castle as there has been damage to the structure due to earthquake damage. T HR w gardens around the castle are green and lush. Some good photos can be taken from many good vantage points.

Brilliant showcase of the history of rail in Japan! I loved all the old trains and cars, and especially the details shown about how they work! The various generationa of shinkansen are also on display, and you can enter the train cats and appreciate the interiors.

The SCMAGLEV and Railway Park in Nagoya is an impressive and extensive museum dedicated to Japan’s rich railway history and its cutting-edge train technology. The exhibits cover everything from historic locomotives and classic commuter trains to the latest Shinkansen (bullet train) models and even maglev technology. It’s a fascinating destination for both train enthusiasts and families alike. When I visited, it happened to be the opening day of the recently retired “Yellow Doctor” Shinkansen, a special maintenance train that has become quite iconic in Japan. Because of this special event, the museum was especially crowded, with long lines and plenty of excited visitors eager to see the new exhibit. Despite the crowds, the atmosphere was lively and full of energy. The museum’s layout is well-designed, allowing visitors to walk through real train cars, explore interactive exhibits, and even experience simulator rides that let you feel what it’s like to drive a Shinkansen. There are also educational displays explaining the engineering and safety systems behind Japan’s rail network, making it both fun and informative for all ages. Overall, the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is a must-visit attraction in Nagoya for anyone interested in trains or Japanese technology.

I visited the museum on a Friday - no waiting time. The exhibition is fantastic! Apart of the trains, also the adjacent systems like tracks, brakes and electrical wirings are well explained. With these visualisations it is very good for explaining to children how everything works. Despite the remote location from the center this is, as expected, an absolute highlight of Nagoya. For the upcoming Halloween a train was decorated nicely! Some trains can be visited, some are closed (intentionally). When I was there the mid train in the entrance hall was unfortunately closed due to renovations I assume. There is sufficient space and possibilities to spend at least 2 hours there. Hope to visit the museum again with my son.

Visited this railway park in September 2025. This is an amazing place to learn and experience the Japanese railway especially the Shinkansen and the Super conducting maglev. If you are a rail buff like me, even one whole day at the park feels less. The trainsets on display are great. The daiorama is fascinating. There are multiple stamps to collect. Must visit.

This was a fun, interesting, and informative visit. Many trains here, old to new. They even allow you to walk inside many of the real trains on display. Find out many facts relative to tracks, power, speed, and, of course, magnetic levitation! Very small kid and big kid friendly! Enjoy in Japanese or English.

Amazing train museum with interactive exhibits everywhere. It is focused primarily on Japan's famous high speed bullet trains - Shinkansen. What I found the most interesting was the learning section that explained everything about how the Japanese High Speed Rail works - everything from trains themslves, to the underlying systems that allow the trains to work impeccably all the time, with an average delay of just 0.2 minutes. I spent 5 hours at the museum, so expect to spend at 2 hours there!

Visited with family in the morning and had a great time. The train collection is really impressive — from early steam engines to shinkansen and the maglev. It’s fascinating to see the history and technology behind Japan’s rail system, even if you're not a hardcore train fan. Our son enjoyed walking through the train cars and trying out the interactive exhibits. Unfortunately, the driving simulator was already sold out when we arrived, which was a bit disappointing — so definitely get there early if you want to try it. The massive diorama was a highlight — very detailed and fun to watch. The museum is spacious, clean, and mostly indoors, which made it comfortable even in warm weather. Plenty of English signage too, so it’s easy to follow along. Tips: 1. If you're interested in the simulator, arrive early as tickets sell out quickly. 2. There’s a small kids' play area that’s great for younger children. 3. Be aware that there are no vegan or vegetarian food options inside the museum, so plan accordingly if you have dietary restrictions.

This is my 2nd visit to this Amusement park & Zoo. The park was actually really busy, but today is a Sunday, so lots of families were out enjoying the Autumn sun. The ride and attraction area is very well kept with reasonable prices. I paid per ride and it worked out better as I only wanted to ride 5 attractions. There were plenty of vending machines, a gift shop and food. Be aware, it's very hilly with a lot of steps! I didn't go to the Zoo as I only visited for the Amusement park. Slope Shooter was the standout attraction, which is very unique, being the only one in the world I know of.

It's a really nice zoo. Lots of animals. A monorail to see everything from up high. And an amusement park. Today we just walked around the Zoo and not the Gardens or amusement park areas. But the Zoo part was plenty as it was pretty humid and being a Sunday it was very busy. Even with the crowds most of the lines to see the animals moved quickly and swiftly. This is a great place for kids and families. Or on a date or by yourself as there's plenty to do and see.

This is unbeatable during hanami season. After leaving Mexico City's free zoo and botanical gardens I figured I wouldn't be able to give out anymore 5 star reviews for paid experiences. I was wrong... This combo pack makes the San Diego Zoo feel like even more of a confusing experience for the price paid. Maybe it's an exchange rate thing, maybe it's about the number of animals, in the end I just don't know. I made it clear in my last review that I was not a huge fan of animals in captivity, but being on an island made me feel less bad about it. It's not like this Japan is so big that a theoretical habit could exist for these animals somewhere else on the island. I wasn't visiting the zoo, but the layout of the habits was so well done, I found myself stopping by to see some rare sights. In other zoos, the line to see koalas is so long that I've never actually seen a live one, so it was quite the experience. The weather was cold so bears had climbed the trees to sleep in the sun and I think it could have been the cutest thing I've ever seen. I also stopped by to see the giraffes, which were close to the front, but when feeding happens they eat right in front of you as the hanging baskets of food draw them towards visitors. Very smart placement. I saw some other animals, but I was really there for cherry blossoms, and the botanical gardens didn't disappoint. The cherry blossoms, along with many other flowers, were in full bloom and everyone was enjoying themselves. The garden section is way bigger than I imagined and I admit fatigue kicked in so I didn't even get to see everything I wanted. The venue also includes a wedding hall that makes you look like you're a baller, a huge glass atrium, an observation deck, and a train that tours the park. As a visitor, you definitely get your money's worth. Wild...

It’s a really large place, and you'll have to do a lot of walking, so I recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothing for the best experience! There are many people on weekends, so you might not find a seat in the resting area or dining area. I suggest bringing a picnic mat to enjoy sitting outside, but only if the weather isn’t too hot! 😂

🌡️🥵🫠On a scorching day of 33°C, I had the incredible chance to see a polar bear at the zoo! It was fascinating to watch as this majestic creature jumped into the pool, playing toys, and splashing around 🐻. Super cute!!💛 Hopefully, people and caretakers always remember how important it is to consider wildlife well-being in environments that don't reflect their natural habitats, and care more about them. The staffs from the Zoo are nice.

Wonderful zoo worth spending about a half day. With amazing animals and well planned out enclosures. The ticket and souvenir prices were also really affordable. But I do find the ticket prices for the zoo monorail a bit of a scam.

It’s a fun experience to go here aside from I got the tickets cheap via Klook, it does really have a lots of animals and flowers/plants from different areas around the world! I suggest you go early as the zoo and botanical garden has wide area. Also, bring in some onigiris or any conbini food as these are much cheaper. I went in Sakura Season! I happen to witness Sakura in this area, so beautiful! As you enter the Zoo, take the Zoo Map with you as ur guide around :) PS. You should also try to go to Sky Tower while you’re in the zoo for a complete experience :)

It is not big but it is beautiful, it feels good to visited

One of the very great experiences in life. A photographers paradise. Spent 3hours just soaking up the atmosphere and subtleties of garden design. A masterpiece. There was a Japanese wedding couple having their photos taken. Which added to the memorable day. I had the chestnut ice cream black tea jelly sundae. One of the best things I've eaten. Heavenly with iced sencha tea. Superby presented. A moment in life to cherish and give thanks for your life. Thank you to the staff here.

A wonderful Japanese garden, not far from Nagoya center. We loved it and also enjoyed a yummy Matcha tea 🍵. I can fully recommend this place.

Super flowers,bridges and traditional rest places with traditional foods for a fair price. It’s very pleasant and calm too

A great garden with serene environment, coi fish and place for rest. There were people, painting the landscape.

Beautiful garden, especially in early spring. We visited on a Saturday and didn’t find the grounds to be crowded at all. Parking was 300¥ and the entrance fee wasn’t bad. Lots of room to run around and explore - the garden is much larger than it looks from the outside. Absolutely worth a visit.

Peaceful garden. The view would be much better in winter with snow or autumn leaves. 300Yen per adult and prepare your coins as they are short of coins atm.

I went during the summer holidays, and it was more crowded than I expected. Some of the popular attractions had queues of 30 to 45 minutes. The weather was quite hot, but thankfully there were occasional clouds. The kids really loved the LEGO, and we had an unforgettable day. Also, the food at the restaurant was delicious.

We visited Legoland Nagoya and overall it was a very good experience, definitely worth the money. Booking tickets online in advance gave us a nice discount, which made it feel even more worthwhile. Going on a weekday turned out to be the best decision, since the park was less crowded and queuing times were very short. It really allowed us to make the most of the day. Most of the attractions are clearly designed for smaller children, but my 10- and 8-year-old sons still had an amazing time. They loved repeating the same rides and play zones over and over for hours without getting bored. It was great to see how happy and engaged they were, even if some of the attractions felt a bit simple for their age. The whole park is colorful, cheerful, and full of Lego details that bring back a sense of wonder. It’s very clean and organized, and the staff were friendly and helpful whenever we needed assistance. There are also enough rest areas and food options to make the visit comfortable, though I would say the meals are on the pricier side — which is pretty normal for theme parks. Overall, I give Legoland Nagoya 4 stars. It’s especially perfect for families with younger children, but even older kids who love Lego will find plenty to enjoy. With the online ticket discount, short queues on weekdays, and the joy it brought to my kids, it was definitely a fun and memorable family outing.

Went during winter, and loved it. Not crowded and most rides are meant for kids, and no long lines. One can find vendo machine around. Not as big as USJ but there's map available for when you go there, free of charge. Japan's famouse places were in Lego diorama on display for one to enjoy, some are interactive as well.

A very nice amusement park to go with your children! There's a lot of attraction that small children can ride to and it's very fun! For Muslim, you can ask a prayer room in the family service area, the nice staff will guide you to a reception room for prayer. But you must bring your own sajadah and prayer cloth.

Geared towards younger kids but quite a fun day out for the whole family, as with most Japan attractions the staff are incredibly friendly and will always do their best to help. Food options could be better, but in line with what you find at other major theme parks. Note: if you visit in summer, take bathing suits and a change of clothes, lots of fun but very wet rides and activities!

Legoland Japan is a fun place to go with your family. As an adult I enjoyed the MINILAND the most. Really amazed with how they create the famous landmarks across Japan with just legos. Most of the rides are for kids. For parents, they can enjoy it with their kids. Do come early so you have more time to enjoy all the rides.

My first Legoland visit! Not a Lego fan but this place is really cool with all the colours and music. As with all theme parks of course. So a couple of things to expect like all theme parks: food will be more expensive, tickets will be of a price tag. For this, car park, follow the instructions by the website where you park nearby within walking distance with a good rate, especially weekday. Lots of car park, if you can get the floor where the connecting bridge that would be great but not necessary. Tickets, recommend to buy online in advance for discounts. All the rides are within the costs of your tickets so have fun inside. Lots of kiddies rides but adults can have fun too, weekdays have less crowds so not much queue. The park has different themes so go to everyone to discover, some maybe closed, check on the updates on website. Note the closing time. Look out for mascots to have pictures with them. There's a little Japan where I recommend to go view their amazing works. Food while a little more expensive, but still as yummy and interesting way to order for one particular restaurant .

I had the opportunity to visit Atsuta Jingu, the sacred shrine of Nagoya. If you ever visit Nagoya, one place you shouldn’t miss is Atsuta Jingu, an ancient shrine with a history of over 1,900 years. It is one of the most important shrines in Japan, as it enshrines Kusanagi no Tsurugi, one of the three sacred treasures of the Japanese imperial regalia. The moment you step into the shrine grounds, you can feel the peaceful and serene atmosphere. Centuries-old trees surround the area, creating a calming environment. Despite being located in a bustling city, entering this place feels like stepping into another world. Atsuta Shrine is deeply revered, especially among the Japanese, who often come here to pray for good fortune, protection, and success in life. The shrine features worship areas and a grand torii gate, a symbolic element of Shinto shrines. I am truly delighted to have visited this remarkable place and to have experienced the beauty and deep cultural heritage of Japan.

The giant tree, Ookusu, has stood for over 1000 years. It represents the flow of life energy: absorbing sunlight and distributing it to the soil for all of its life. It radiates strong spiritual energy. Many pray before it. I too was overwhelmed by its magnificence. Tht Atsuta Jingu enshrines Amaterasu; Goddess of the Sun. And it was very sunny when I was there.

Very local experience. There was basically no English and almost everyone there was Japanese. People visiting go there to pray and display Japanese tradition (throwing a coin, bowing twice, clapping twice, then praying) to receive blessings. You could also buy charms from this temple, which many locals do

Atsuta-jingu is a peaceful area in the heart of Nagoya full of natural beauty. All Shinto shrines honor nature and this one is must see as it houses one of three imperial objects - the sword. However, it is not on display. Enjoy a nice walk through its spacious grounds and don’t miss the cafe with some tasty delights.

Came to Atsuta Jingu just to “check in” at one of Nagoya’s most famous landmarks, but it turned out more impressive than I expected. I am not usually into shrines, yet the grand architecture, with its strikingly large roof, truly impressive. The grounds are home to centuries-old trees, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. The shrine’s history stretches back about 1,900 years, and while the current buildings are reconstructions, they still carry a strong sense of tradition and timeless beauty. Many inner shrine areas do not allow photography, so please be mindful. Parking is free, with staff on-site to coordinate traffic.

Beautiful shrine in a bustling city. And beautifully hand drawn goshuin. Please pay your respects first before requesting for a goshuin. Similar to Meiji shrine in Tokyo where you can also enjoy the grand forest before entering.

Experience Japanese culture, religion and history. Don't forget to visit the sword museum and lift up the big sword. I guess more than 20kg.

The Toyota Commemorative Museum is an outstanding place, full of fascinating history and hands-on demonstrations. We spent about 4 hours here and easily could have stayed longer—there’s so much to see and learn. The entrance fee is just 1,000 yen, and it’s worth every yen. One of the best parts is the free audio guide, which I can’t recommend enough—it makes the experience much richer and more engaging. The museum takes you through Toyota’s beginnings in textile machinery to its evolution into the world-leading automobile company it is today. The exhibitions are beautifully arranged, and the live demonstrations really bring the history and engineering to life. This is not just for car enthusiasts—it’s a cultural and historical experience that shows Japan’s spirit of innovation. If you’re in Nagoya, this is a must-visit!

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology – Review The museum was spotless and very well organized, making the visit pleasant from start to finish. Everything felt high quality, and the exhibits were both interesting and interactive. I especially appreciated that all labels were translated into English, which made it easy to follow along. The staff went above and beyond — several employees took the time to personally explain the history of the cars, the models, and even answer specific questions in detail. The museum gives a precise and fascinating overview of Toyota’s history and how the company evolved from its beginnings as a loom manufacturer to becoming one of the world’s leading car makers. It’s a perfect place if you want to understand both the technology and corporate evolution of Toyota in depth. Highly recommended for anyone interested in industry, technology, or automotive history — even more so if you didn’t know Toyota started with loom machines like I didn’t!

Amazing place and history! Come and see this birthplace of the Toyota Group. I learnt something new here, about the changes in textile technology that underpinned the development of automobile technologies. They even had the exhibits and demos of actual machinery. You need to spend a few hours to have a meaningful experience tour at this museum. You could also get a free toy car as souvenir, ‘manufactured’ on the spot! The cafeteria here also serves some nice foods.

We truly enjoyed everything about this museum! It’s not just about cars — it beautifully showcases Toyota’s journey from textile machinery to the world of automobiles. The exhibits are interactive, well-organized, and full of fascinating demonstrations that bring Japan’s spirit of innovation to life. The staff are friendly and informative, and the atmosphere makes learning fun for all ages. Definitely a must-visit spot in Nagoya for anyone interested in technology, history, or simply great Japanese craftsmanship! 🚗🇯🇵

This was so far the best museum that I've ever entered. I don't have any knowledge or interest in cars, but I really had a great time knowing the history of Toyota. I enjoyed watching the demos on how they assemble the cars. I really had fun. We got there by 3:30, and 1 hour and a half is not enough to enjoy the whole museum. I wish I could come back in the future.

Really really amazing, but be ready for a how things work museum. The start of the museum starts with looms and cotton. Surprisingly I thought this was super interesting and more fascinating than the cars. Would not recommend for children though, top long and detailed. Amazing exhibits and lots of staff to talk through demos. They have a 5 tonne press!!

A museum dedicated to the Toyota industry. It turns out that they were not only involved in cars but also in weaving. In fact, they started with weaving and only later moved on to cars. The museum is divided into two parts - weaving and cars. An interactive museum, with detailed explanations and demonstrations. It is highly recommended to take the free tours in which the different parts of the museum are highlighted and explained. The museum is highly recommended to explore

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium @ Nagoya 🐬🐧🇯🇵 🗓️ Visited: 12:15 – 3 PM We spent a relaxing afternoon at the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, arriving just after noon and staying until mid-afternoon. The aquarium is divided into two main buildings—one dedicated to dolphins, orcas, and other large sea mammals, and the other showcasing tropical fish, penguins, sea turtles, and deep-sea creatures. We caught the dolphin performance, which was exciting and fun to watch, and spent extra time at the penguin zone, where they waddled and swam right in front of us. 🐧 The massive tanks offered crystal-clear views, making it easy to admire the marine life up close. The facility is spacious, well-maintained, and family-friendly, with rest areas, elevators, and even a restaurant inside—perfect for a meal or snack break between exhibits. In total, we comfortably spent about 2.5 hours exploring without feeling rushed. 🧭 Tip: Check the show schedule in advance so you can plan your visit around the dolphin and orca performances, and consider having lunch at the on-site restaurant for convenience.

It was a hot Friday during the school holidays. It was crowded but everyone kept cool inside. The penguin viewing gallery was my favourite. The dolphin training show was excellent too. Overall a fun place to be, whilst keeping away from the summer heat.

I was not aware that this aquarium kept mammals as I planned a visit with the intention to see emporer penguins. I was shocked and saddened to see whales and dolphins swimming back and forth in spaces too small for them. The entire time that I watched them, they looked like they were "entertaining" the crowds by twirling and swimming upside down. One dolphin looked a little ill with skin conditions. While I was excited to see the emporer penguins, I was also saddened that the tank was pretty small and the few emporer penguins swam back and forth in the water the whole time, probably because the air temperature was not cold enough. The rest of the exhibits with fish, jellyfish etc. appeared fine and clean to me.

Nice place to take time on weekend. A lot of performance show of many species animal at front building however in south building majorly is self walking see around but there is one performance on South building "Sardine tornado" was great and beautiful from Sardine group swimming.

It is worthwhile taking a 30 min subway ride from Nagoya Central to visit the aquarium. Watching the dolphins performing and many sea creatures will certainly make young kids very excited and it is educational too.

Visited on a Thursday afternoon, it was not crowded at all. Actually quite impressed with this aquarium, I found it even more impressive than say the one in Osaka. Felt very wholesome, lots of variety. Not sure how this place fares on a weekend, but I'd say give it a shot if you're in Nagoya.

This is one of my favorite aquariums in Japan. It has a wide variety of marine species. The dolphins are very cute. The show is incredible; you can see the sparkle in the children's eyes and their smiles when they see the dolphins jumping out of the water and hitting the balls high above. There's a large shop for souvenirs. In the outdoor area near the aquarium, there's a shopping mall with great restaurants and shops. The port also offers a beautiful view of the boats passing by, great for taking photos. There's ample parking and the location is easy to access.

When I visited Noritake Garden in Nagoya, it felt like a little escape from the city buzz. The place is such a cool mix of history, art, and nature. The museum was a real highlight for me—it’s packed with gorgeous Noritake porcelain pieces that showcase incredible craftsmanship. It’s amazing to see how their designs have evolved over the years. The garden itself was so peaceful. I loved walking along the paths, surrounded by greenery and the sound of the fountain. It’s the kind of spot where you can take a deep breath and just relax. Close to Nagoya Station, it’s the perfect place for a mix of culture and calm. Highly recommend!

Only a fifteen-minute walk from Nagoya Station lies Noritake Garden, a quaint fusion of nature, craftsmanship, and history. The location, which was once the grounds of the Noritake ceramics plant, has a museum highlighting the company's rich porcelain history, a tranquil park, and wonderfully maintained red-brick buildings. In addition to taking part in ceramic painting classes and viewing exhibits of vintage Noritake pieces, visitors may watch craftspeople at work. Although it might get crowded on weekends and holidays, the garden provides a tranquil haven in the middle of the city. For both locals and visitors, Noritake Garden offers a fun and peaceful excursion with its blend of cultural events and peaceful green areas.

My only familiarity with Noritake was my mother's china set in her fancy glass cabinet when I was a child. I was sternly told never to touch it, which of course, meant I took teacups out of the cabinet and flipped them over to see the Noritake logo. Luckily, my curiosity didn't cause breakage to any of the pieces. Truth be told, I didn't have a burning desire to come here. However, youthful YouTube vloggers convinced me a visit here might be worthwhile. My husband and I entered the grounds from the north side where a large lawn dominated the space which featured a fragmented brick wall mounted with celebratory plates. We were looking for an actual garden but realized they were talking about the landscaping, which we thought was well maintained but really at the level of a business park. We skipped the Craft Center since we're not the handicraft type, but we did appreciate the Noritake Museum which gave us a sense of the ceramics history that led to their leading reputation. The highlight turned out to be the store where a vast array of Noritake china was on meticulous display for purchase. The diversity and intricacies of the designs were quite impressive, and yes, I didn't break any flip over the plates to see the Noritake logo.

A must visit when you are at Nagoya! Set lunch at The Kiln was marvellous! Parking is troublesome as need to park at Aeon Mall which is located at the side and can redeem two hours of free carpark.

A must visit place when you are nagoya. You can buy good deals here. They have a bargain area but mostly made in sri lanka and not made in japan. We are able to buy Ghibli editions of plates and cups made in Japan in the regular section.

A nice place to chill. Surrounded by nature, it's so relaxing to spend a good time here ✨

A nice walk and can spend time for the while like afternoon. Family friendly, easily accessible and with AEON shopping mall nearby! Perfect place to enjoy! And I love the museum to learn the amazing history of noritake! Lastly, if u are big fan of noritake tablewares, u will see all collections and can buy them 😀

A very nice older park in Nagakute. There are extensive grounds with lovely foliage,an arboretum with tropical plants, and, of course, an area where one can obtain fruits and fruit based foods.

A really beautiful and large park with many things to see. They have a green house that's really beautiful and amazing to walk through. They also have a variety of different flowers to see along the way. A cool collection of fruit types made from plastic can also be seen inside one of the buildings and it's honestly super cool to get to know different types of apples and oranges! Plus they also sell fruits! Imagine that! A fruit park sells fruits.

The park had a greenhouse musuem showing the different types of plants, as well as a supermarket that sold their fresh produce. Nice place to unwind. Free parking here.

This is a good place to unwind and to relax.. The Fruit Farm has many varieties of fruits and vegetables. The pond is a good recreation for fishing. There are also many stuffs for souvenirs. They also sell Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (Farm-Produced Vegetables) The Place is near to where i am staying, so, we can easily access the place with a bicycle.. Well, it is a good place to Visit and i had a great Pictures with the Greenhouse Domes! Come, visit this Place and Enjoy!!!

Good place to walk around and relax but the car park fee is not cheap

Nice Fruit Park, which has places to buy fruits and you can have a nice walk around the park. There are also places for you to sit n relax, also kids can enjoy playing around.

Nice but average botanical park with more of an emphasis on fruit production and cultivation but only in the sense that it’s just orchards. Most people who we noticed today were here only for the sakura trees and picnicking rather than interest in fruit trees. The green grocer section was nothing special and prices were higher than supermarkets which is to be expected due to it being from botanical garden.

I give it 4 stars for the planetarium!! The exhibits were a little old school, quite nostalgic of those I visited when I was in school (during the last century..) Still,a good place to whole way an hour or two! Don't bother with the show, unless you understand Japanese. It's like a PowerPoint presentation, telling the story in Japanese only. I really think the show needs an update...

It’s an engaging and family-friendly place, especially great for children. As it was the weekend, it was quite crowded. For the planetarium, make sure to get your tickets early—otherwise, the best seats will be gone.

- The half of the exhibition for children: Oke, I understand this,they want more families there. - Just a few English caption: Oke, It is not too tourist friend, but I guess they want more Japanese people there. I can accept this. - They have an enormous observatory, and they show you a 50 minutes PowerPoint presentation, where a guy explain what we see on the pictures: What the hell? It is a wasted opportunity to amaze the people. It was so boring I slept through the half ( and I wasn't the only one ). You can't go out, and the best part, the "show" just 40 minutes, because the last 10 minutes is literally advertisement, where they promote their mobile app. It was a good nap, but never again.

Loved this iconic museum and planetarium in Nagoya. The museum if 100% kids friendly, you will see a lot of families coming. The exhibitis are very interactive, and there is a planetarium with presentations happening often, which I recommend. I also attended a science demonstration aimed at children, which was very nice.

Good experience from this place. This building has 7 floor each floor separate by each item of science Physic , Chemistry , Biology , Space , History and there are lab , perform in here. On the top has Planetary room that you need to reserve to go there. You can take your time on this museum whole 1 day of your weekend.

Best science museum I've ever been to. Mainly Japanese so need a phone with a translator. There's also good exhibits for children and adults. The museum starts off more kiddy and progresses up floors with less exhibits for the kids.

plan to spend a whole day at the museum. Great stuff if you have kids with you. still a fun tour for adults as well. note that the planetarium is Japanese language only. it's better to purchase ticket online as the queue for getting tickets on a weekend can be quite long.

Well organized museum and garden. Get the combo ticket to save a little. Also you get a discount if you bought the city tourist bus day pass. Day bus pass is super convenient. 500 yen for all day and goes to all the major attractions. Museum is kind of far from the city center. And Closed on Wednesdays. Found out the hard way. Google didn’t show it as closed.

A very fascinating and interesting museum. We loved reading about the history and seeing so much on display for viewing, very impressive. The garden was just as enjoyable with great views to behold. We're so glad we decided to visit. Highly recommend.

I was amazed at this museum. So much history and understanding of the Japanese culture. Really enjoyed every minute. Couldn’t see everything will go back for sure! The Genji story was so meaningful, I didn’t realize how much it influenced the art we have today. Highly recommend!

They don’t provide audio tour, brief English translation is provided with every exhibit. Quite a lot of replica is on display but isn’t that’s most of the other Museums do nowadays? Touring last about 1.5 hours

Some interesting pieces of history from the Tokugawa shogunate. Not a huge amount of, or variety of, content and so the interest may wane. Be careful to look for the 'no photography' signs before taking photos. I found myself noticing the sign after I took a photo (phone, no flash) of some incense drawers. I didn't get in trouble but I felt like a pirate afterwards. Carefully checked after that.

Beautiful Museum with a vast collection of artefacts ranging from the Tokugawa Shogunate to even the 8th and 9th century. A quiet and deeply cultural/historical experience I recommend all who have an interest in history should take time to visit

Started off great with a nice variety, but then quickly turned into nothing but Japanese swords and long lines to see it all. Beautiful museum and gardens overall.

Great place to trace the history of Toyota, from their automobiles all the way back to their textile origins. Be intrigued by the scale of their manufacturing processes, all the way back to making all the parts and components from scratch. Lots of antique cars to their latest models, hybrids, and conceptual cars. Lots of visitors participation’s activities, guided tours, or simply wandering around to take in all the sights and history. Certainly a great memorable experience and should never be missed when visiting Nagoya.

Purchased tickets upon arrival. First big stop in Nagoya and it did not disappoint. Went early to try and avoid crowds and even when it got busy, still not too crowded. Such a cool collection of cars from ALL manufactures, not just Toyota. Must stop for anyone remotely interested in cars of any type.

Great collection or cars displaying the evolution and the history of motor cars. Staff at ticket counter spoke English as well which made it all very easy! Stand out for me was the prototype LFA Spyder (one of two). Definitely worth the visit for this alone!

The museum was a bit far from Nagoya’s center, but we had a great time. Be sure to follow the correct order of the museum, as we accidentally went backwards because the flow wasn’t very intuitive, especially on the first floor. I wanted the museum to be solely focused on Toyota, but it also showcased other car brands.

An amazing museum with collection of cars from around the world-not just Toyota. Really a history of the automobile, with many rare examples. Highlight is the collection of artifacts, we ended up spending an hour just browsing. If you like cars or car culture a must-see destination. Good curry in the restaurant too!

This museum is incredible. There is much more than just Toyota's here. If you're interested or looking for something to do for a car enthusiast, I highly recommend going here. You can see Toyota's history and lineage since it's beginning. There are so many rare vehicles here it's awesome, almost like setting in a time machine and seeing these vehicles right off the assembly line.

Brilliant range of cars (not just toyota) showing the history of the automobile industry in japan. All exhibits are translated to English so very foreigner friendly. Not crowded even on a holiday and easy to access via train. You also don’t need to pre-book tickets so great to kill a few hours time while you’re visiting Nagoya. A must for any car nerd visiting Japan

We went at the end of March 2025, which was unfortunately a little too early for the full bloom. Regardless, it was still pretty and I could tell that this would be a good location for cherry blossom viewing. They cordon off the hanami areas, where many people will be picnicking. However, they leave a trail in the middle so that you can still walk through and enjoy being in the midst of the flowers. There are numerous food trucks selling festival food. Overall, you can have a good time here admiring the cherry blossoms.

Visited on Monday 7 Apr 2025. Sakura in shades of white and pink in full bloom besides Tulips! Lively atmosphere even it’s Monday. Enjoyed Hanami activities.

Clearly labelled sections with different flowers blooming at different times of the year. It’s a nice walk around, prob best early morning or in the evening when the sun isn’t so strong.

A dreamland! Beautiful around all the seasons, day and night, evening or morning and, even in rainy days Tsuruma park never fails to amaze me. As my campus is just beside, the Nagoya University Hospital, almost every day I cross the park, enjoy the quiet ambience and filling myself up with peace! Oh, try to come during sakura season. One of the best sakura in Japan blooms here. 🌸🪻🌷

It is a beautiful park which is tastefully adorned with flowers, trees, bonsai with a lovely pond and thematic gardens and plots. Every view is picturesque and weather although warm and slightly cloudy. Great place to visit in Nagoya City!

I was in Nagoya for 2 days and one night and decided to visit this park it’s about a 30-minute train ride from the city and the station that you get off is across the road from the park, there were quite a few visitors to the park despite it being a very hot day. I decided to walk the perimeter of the park and watching that I would follow the shade. The park is a nice escape from the bustle of the city, I enjoyed the tranquility of the park and the beds of roses and somewhat dense areas where it nearly felt like walking in the forests. Unfortunately, that time of year some of the settings were without water but it was summer, I enjoyed taking many pictures to view later. The center piece of the park is the fountain, it seems the crows were enjoying the cool water, if you are in the vicinity of this park, it is worth taking a look at, you could lose an hour or so here easily but I do suggest to go in any season other than summer for obvious reasons, follow the walk trails, sit at certain spots where there are stone cubes to sit on as well as the park benches.

Huge park. There were still some weeping sakura in bloom when I went on 14 Apr. Not much shaded area for resting so come ready with umbrella & sunscreen protection!

Part of the park was in renovation so it could be quite confusing to walk around. Wisteria was not in full bloom when I dropped by on the 14 Apr...can see nagoya castle from this park as well. There were some area showcasing the tulips which were pretty & not crowded

Nagoya's Meijo Park is a charming fusion of nature, history, and camaraderie. This vast 76-hectare park, which is situated directly north of Nagoya Castle, provides a calm haven from the bustle of the city. The park, which was created in 1931 on the site of the castle's Ofuke Garden, offers contemporary conveniences along with a touch of history.   Ofuke Pond, one of the park's most notable attractions, provides stunning views of Nagoya Castle and is particularly captivating in early April when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. The park also features a Dutch-style windmill encircled by colorful tulip beds, giving the Japanese environment a distinctively European touch. It is a year-round destination for nature lovers and photographers because to its seasonal flower displays, which include rose arches and wisteria corridors.

A big park,people enjoyed running,walking,picnic,read their books.Its very calming,relaxing & peaceful,you can smell the fresh air. Been here during wisteria season & its so beautiful.

Very peaceful, lots of trees, at the time of posting, still under construction. Kids biking, adults jogging

Very nice quiter spot in the middle of the city!

The park is absolutely stunning! Quite beautiful and serene. Great for picnics or just a walk to sit and clear your head. It's sakura season. Spring is a great time to visit! There are flowers everywhere.

Go for a stroll in the evening so you can enjoy the view of the gardens and also the awesome view of Nagoya castle after the walls are lit up.beautiful park with picturesque bridges and an old windmill. Good for jogging or picnic or just sitting at the park benches. Best place in Nagoya for a quiet evening and taking some pictures

Good fairly authentic western food that can’t be found in most Japanese restaurants. Bit pricey but good.

Steve and the waitress we had were absolutely wonderful. Not only were they incredibly kind and hospitable, but the food was also great. I ordered the half-size ribs, and they made sure I had everything I needed, including extra sauce. It was truly a wonderful experience. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming. There’s a private back room perfect for hosting birthday parties, and they even have billiards. The whole place has a casual, relaxing vibe. I highly recommend coming here for great food and even better people.

Glad I found out this place and watch F1 race, highly recommended for F1 lovers to visit! The staffs are all friendly and easy going! If you find out there’s live music, please just go giving it a try, last Saturday’s live band Brian is so good!!!

What an absolutely incredible place and staff. I met so many friends, taught many about AFL. Johnny the bar manager is an absolute legend and gave me a taste of home. Can't speak highly enough of this place. Will never forget 💋

The staff are always so friendly. I’ve visited a few times with friends. It’s just a short walk from Fushimi Station, very convenient and full of energy 😊

I first came to Shooters in 2001 or so. Still a great place to stop by. Sports on the TV. Pool table. Great service and super friendly staff and customers. A little expensive but worth it. Best boneless chicken in Nagoya.

Came back here after visiting with friends before, and the food was just as good as last time. Great atmosphere, and playing pool was fun. Thanks to the staff for making our time there memorable.

I went to the Tomoko Fuse origami exhibit and it was great. The museum displayed her work really well.

The collection is fantastic but what's up with the audio English guide? It's the most dumb dumb guide I've ever heard. There's like a brilliant captivating abstract piece that's done with wild inks I've never seen in some hybrid neo modern impressionist motif and the guide is like "a blue sky and a red house is depicted on an open field! The house is a common 19th century cottage from the Scottish Highlands in the center of the frame. Puffs of smoke pour out the chimney. *Beep*" And you're like "wait what? That's it?!" It's like a brilliant exercise in trying to miss as much as possible yet still arguably be accurate. Just replace it, instead with interpretive experimental music for each work. That'd be amazing

Had a brilliant experience here. Admission comes with a free audio tour, which has been done really well. Learnt a lot and will definitely be back. You aren't allowed to take photos of a few of the paintings. This caught me out once, and the lady had to stop me 😬

Two floors of unique collection but a bit pricey because not so much galleries showed

Small private museum in Nagoya with a wonderful collection of masterpieces of French furniture (end 19th and early 20th century) and paintings (17th through 20th century). Temporary exhibitions are also organized throughout the year. Quite and enjoyable atmosphere.

The museum gives a great experience of the Fench paintings, furniture and the glass works. Highly recommended.

We had the place to ourselves. It was magical. Felt like an escape to Europe. ☺️

This stop was perhaps the all time favorite of our trip. Everyone was so nice and my toddler made new friends with the staff. We had a wonderful time and left with some amazing shibori pieces.

A wonderful shop for authentic shibori downstairs, and a very informative display and video upstairs, along with a pair of ladies who were demonstrating techniques with expertise and speed!

Very interesting. Magnificent tie n Dye products. Really impressed by the intricate processes and the dedication and hard work of the craftspersons

A great (although quite small) museum for those interested in handicrafts. The video upstairs is a must, and I really appreciated the two ladies who were there doing the shibori-tying as a live show, and you could see the process with your own eyes. What I would add to the museum shop, if possible, is to sell scraps of fabric with the different shibori-tying methods for DYI projects. Now the shop just sells ready-made products or vastly expensive rolls of fabric. I managed to find some from the surrounding area shops, though, although for a non-Japanese they were a bit hard to spot, even with the official shop map, since they didn't always have clear signs, display windows or other ways to spot them easily.

A very nice place to experience one of the traditional japanese crafts. Aside from enjoying the goods on the store, you can also watch experienced craftsmen working real time, as well as some detailed video explanation about the Arimatsu Shibori craft. You may even try to make some simple item yourself!

A lot of beautiful shibori products. It was a weekday so it wasn't crowded at all

The museum is upstairs where you can watch the Tie-Dyeing masters at-work. I encourage you to watch the video as well. It's very interesting and informative. At street-level is the shop, and I bought alot. Don't miss this!

Several famous restaurants are gathered in a street. The Nagoya famous miso udon, unagi rice, deep-fried miso pork chop, miso tofu, etc. There is also a souvenir store with the signature Gold-fish. And there are some Nagoya-limited snacks which are good for souvenirs for family & friends.

A very short open air shopping street. It has restaurants, ice cream, souvenirs and shrimp crackers. Clean and organized layout. Quite pretty to stroll leisurely in a sunny afternoon.

Meet Torikai here, bought chicken wings. Contain 5 chicken wings, the juiciest chicken I have ever had. Also has tap water stall with golden fish structure, beautiful

Nothing much here except some restaurants. Lucky I came here after going to Nagoya Castle and not purposely made a trip for this.

would be a better place and purpose if at least twice the size and dedicated restroom. but i can understand why it was not so. food and omiyage are a bit pricey and this is kind of expected.

A district near the Nagoya castle with many souvenir store and restaurant. Worth a visit for a lunch break if you are going to the Nagoya castle . Beware it a bit crowded during lunch time.

This place is near Nagoya Castle. Entrance is free. There are rows of shops sell food, souvenir and restaurants.

A long trail along the river, you burn some calories. There is space to barbecue and camp. Today, Saturday, there were stalls selling products for dogs, anyway, it's nice, but in spring it must be beautiful, there are lots of flowers 😍

The park has playground and beautiful garden. It is not far from bus stop. Walking along river is a good choice.

It’s a beautiful Park, Lot of activities We can do here. There is also BBQ area…

large park for children to play, lots of things to do, like picnic, jogging, playing ball, very comfortable because not too crowded, and also parking space available

Best park to be relaxed.

A beautiful place on every season and especially at Autumn time .. calm and relaxing 💗

This park is well facilitated with many outdoor options for various age groups, families, and social gatherings.

Went to see Hanabie there. Fantastic show but I have to say the seats are the most uncomfortable seats I've ever sat in. I'd probably bring my own cushion for the seat next time.

Great theater and employees. The one thing I want to bring up, which I didn't know before hand, was there is a 1 drink minimum for any show here. You pay the price at the entrance.

Pretty good live music venue, looks a bit industrial but the sound is fine. Looks like the walls have some acoustic baffles or some such on them. Don't understand the 500 JPY obligatory drink on entry, but no big deal

Nice house. Good organization, great sound. I went to a Korn concert in March and it was so good.

Nice venue with pretty good audio and stage setup

Have been to bigger venues with better design and sound at public schools but since this is a chain venue and has partnerships with the Japanese record labels it hosts the usual J bands that make the circuit of their venues. On occasion they do have overseas bands come which are more than capable of filling stadiums but instead get stuck in this glorified stage venue.

Ryokuoushoku Shakai was phenomenal and good sound

Been there for Angra. The band rocked the place, brillant performance. A relatively small venue for live performances. I don't know if it is the case for all performances but sound settings for the instruments were too loud, we hardly ever heard the vocals. I don't know if that was the band's preferance but as my personal opinion, volume for the instruments should have been set at least 15% lower so that the overall sound is balanced better.

I saw Amaiwana and Ginger Root play here in early 2023. Even though I was standing in the back section, I still felt like I was super close to the band, so definitely points for intimacy. Not a huge fan of the one drink minimum that's not included in the ticket price, but whatever, can't have everything. If I'm passing through Nagoya, I'll definitely see who's playing and go again

It's tiny, but one of the coolest venues in the world. I saw some great concerts there in the early 90's like Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Faith No More, Pulp and so on. I will never forget these shows.

I went here for Tycho with my bff. It's a nice place.

(Translated by Google) Quattro in Nagoya. It's a bit inconvenient that you have to change trains from Nagoya Station to get there. It's above PARCO, but there are several PARCO buildings, so if you don't know where it is and go there right before, you might panic and ask "Where is it?", so it's better to check in advance. It's above the East Building. If you line up, you line up on the stairs. You can use the PARCO facilities to use the restrooms beforehand, but be careful as there are few floors with restrooms. Drinks cost 600 yen, cash only. The lockers are on the floor above the reception floor and can be used before the doors open, but I've never used them because I was scared. I think the coin lockers at Yaba Station, which is directly connected to the underground, are safe. 300 yen, cash only. The stage is three-tiered, so it's easy to see. (Original) 名古屋のクアトロ。名古屋駅から電車を乗り換えて行かなくてはいけない点が少々不便です。PARCOの上にありますが、PARCOの建物が幾つかあるので知らずに直前に行くと「どこ？」と焦る可能性ありなので事前確認した方が良いです。東館の上になります。並ぶ場合は階段に並びます。事前のお手洗いはPARCOの施設を利用できますが、お手洗いのあるフロアが少ないのでこれも注意です。ドリンク代は600円現金のみ。 ロッカーは受付フロアの上の階にあり開場前に使えるらしいのですが、怖くて使ったことがありません。直結地下の矢場駅のコインロッカーが無難だと思います。現金のみ300円。 ステージは3段になっていて見やすいと思います。

(Translated by Google) It's been ages since I last went to Nagoya Quattro. I went to see HAZUKI's concert!! I wonder if Quattro was really this small? 🤔 The concert was amazing. 😊 After the concert... I wanted pancakes, so I went to the nearby Eggs❜nThings. They weren't the pancakes I wanted, so I had crepes instead. 😄 (Original) めちゃくちゃ久しぶりに名古屋クアトロへ。HAZUKIさんのライブで行って来ました!!　クアトロってこんな小さかったかな〜🤔ライブはサイコーでした😊 ライブ後‥パンケーキ食べたくて近くのEggs❜nThingsでへ。食べたいパンケーキでは無かったのでクレープ食す😄

(Translated by Google) Unlike Shibuya, the pillars are at the back so it doesn't seem like it will be too much of a nuisance The left and right sides of the floor and the back are separated by fences and are raised a level so it looks like you can see the stage easily I'm not an expert on sound and lighting so I don't know, but it wasn't particularly stressful so I guess it was good? (Original) 渋谷と違って柱が後ろの方にあるからあんまり邪魔になりにくそう フロアの左右と後方が柵で仕切られて一段高くなっているのでステージは見やすそう 音響とか照明は詳しくないから分からないけど特にストレスは無かったから良いんじゃないかな？