{"id":68989,"date":"2026-04-29T18:01:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:01:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=68989"},"modified":"2026-05-18T03:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T19:15:39","slug":"things-to-do-in-nagoya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/things-to-do-in-nagoya\/","title":{"rendered":"Nagoya, Japan: 20 Best Things To Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planning a trip to Japan and wondering if Nagoya is worth visiting? The short answer: yes.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sandwiched between Tokyo and Osaka, Nagoya gets skipped more than it deserves. It&#8217;s got samurai history, Toyota factories, anime theme parks, one of Japan&#8217;s best food scenes, and a fraction of the tourist crowds. Whether you&#8217;re here for a day trip or using it as a base to explore central Japan, here&#8217;s everything to do in Nagoya in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc9c <strong>Stay Up To Date:<\/strong><br>\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/wise-card-singapore-guide\/\">Wise Card Singapore Guide: Fees, Limits, Exchange Rates<\/a><br>\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/sgd-to-vnd-rate\/\">SGD To VND: How To Get The Best Vietnamese Dong Rate<\/a><br>\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/winter-wear-singapore\/\">Winter Wear Singapore: 14 Best Places To Buy, Rent &amp; Save On Winter Clothes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u26a1\ufe0f TL;DR: Nagoya at a Glance <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Details <\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td>History, food, families, off-the-beaten-path travellers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ideal trip length<\/strong><\/td><td>1\u20133 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best time to visit<\/strong><\/td><td>Spring (Mar\u2013May) or Autumn (Sep\u2013Nov)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coldest month<\/strong><\/td><td>January (avg lows of 1\u00b0C)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Getting there<\/strong><\/td><td>Shinkansen from Tokyo (~1 hr 40 min) or Osaka (~50 min)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Local currency<\/strong><\/td><td>JPY <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best card to use<\/strong><\/td><td>YouTrip (no FX fees, great JPY rates)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda <strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#famous\"><strong>What Is Nagoya Famous For?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#skip\"><strong>Why Do People Skip Nagoya?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#getting-there\"><strong>How To Get to Nagoya<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#worth-it\"><strong>Is Nagoya Worth Visiting?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#one-day\"><strong>What To Do in Nagoya for a Day<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#things-to-do\"><strong>Top Things To Do in Nagoya<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udfef<\/strong> <a href=\"#historic-cultural\">Historic &amp; Cultural Sites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83e\ude90<\/strong> <a href=\"#museums-science\">Museums &amp; Science<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf3f <a href=\"#nature-gardens\">Nature &amp; Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f <a href=\"#shopping-entertainment\">Shopping &amp; Entertainment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#food\"><strong>What To Eat in Nagoya<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#day-trips\"><strong>Day Trips From Nagoya<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\"><strong>Nagoya FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"famous\"><strong>What is Nagoya Famous For?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4143834105e607e29bbdb0-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya\" class=\"wp-image-86444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4143834105e607e29bbdb0-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4143834105e607e29bbdb0-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4143834105e607e29bbdb0-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4143834105e607e29bbdb0.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: www.nagoya-info.jp<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three things put Nagoya on the map:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong>\u00a0Nagoya is the birthplace of Japan&#8217;s &#8220;big three&#8221; unifiers \u2014 Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. You&#8217;ll find their legacy in Nagoya Castle, the Tokugawa Art Museum, and the city&#8217;s samurai heritage throughout.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Toyota was born here. The city has three museums dedicated to its rise from textile machines to global automotive dominance.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food:<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8220;Nagoya Meshi&#8221; is a thing, and locals are proud of it. Miso katsu, hitsumabushi, tebasaki chicken wings, kishimen noodles, and the curious ogura toast (sweet bean paste on butter toast) all started here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/what-to-buy-in-japan\/\"><strong>What to Buy in Japan: The Singapore Traveller\u2019s Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skip\"><strong>Why Do People Skip Nagoya?<br><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The honest answer: it doesn&#8217;t have a single iconic hook. Tokyo has Shibuya. Kyoto has geisha streets. Osaka has Dotonbori. Nagoya&#8217;s charms are more spread out, and the city does not market itself as heavily to international tourists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that&#8217;s exactly what makes it worth going. The crowds are manageable, the food is genuinely great, and you&#8217;ll cover things most Japan travellers have never seen. If you&#8217;ve already done the obvious itinerary, Nagoya is the upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/things-to-do-in-fukuoka\/\"><strong>16 Best Things To Do In Fukuoka, Japan: Attractions &amp; Tips<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-there\"><strong>How to Get to Nagoya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nagoya sits roughly halfway between Tokyo and Osaka on the Tokaido Shinkansen line, which makes it an easy stopover on any cross-Japan trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/nagoya-map-1.gif\" alt=\"how to get to Nagoya\" class=\"wp-image-69001\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2704714640198511;width:840px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Japan Guide<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"from-osaka-to-nagoya\">\ud83d\ude84 <strong>From Osaka to Nagoya: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nozomi Shinkansen: <\/strong>~50 minutes (fastest, not covered by JR Pass)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hikari or Kodama: <\/strong>~1\u20131.5 hours (JR Pass accepted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highway bus: <\/strong>~2.5\u20133 hours (cheapest option)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frequency: <\/strong>trains depart every few minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"from-tokyo-to-nagoya\"><strong>\ud83d\ude84<\/strong> <strong>From Tokyo to Nagoya:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nozomi Shinkansen:<\/strong> ~1 hr 40 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hikari \/ Kodama: <\/strong>~2\u20133 hours (JR Pass accepted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highway bus:<\/strong> ~5\u20136 hours (night buses available; good for budget travellers who want to save on accommodation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"other-ways-to-reach-nagoya\"><strong>\u2708\ufe0f <strong>By Air:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) serves international flights. Airport to city centre: ~30\u201340 minutes by Meitetsu train or bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/okinawa-japan-travel-guide\/\"><strong>Okinawa, Japan Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Itinerary &amp; Tips<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"worth-it\"><strong>Is Nagoya Worth Visiting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Moon-Moon-Food-\u96d9\u6708\u98df\u54c1\u793e-2-768x1024.png\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya\" class=\"wp-image-86446\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500114442664225;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Moon-Moon-Food-\u96d9\u6708\u98df\u54c1\u793e-2-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Moon-Moon-Food-\u96d9\u6708\u98df\u54c1\u793e-2-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Moon-Moon-Food-\u96d9\u6708\u98df\u54c1\u793e-2.png 971w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes<\/strong>, especially if you&#8217;re travelling between Tokyo and Osaka and have a spare day or two. It&#8217;s easy to reach, cheaper than both cities, and genuinely rewarding if you like history, food, or anything off the standard Japan circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re only in Japan for a week and sticking to the classic route, Nagoya works best as a <strong>day trip from Osaka (50 minutes)<\/strong>. If you have 10+ days, it&#8217;s worth 2\u20133 nights as a standalone destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/things-to-do-in-uji-japan\/\"><strong>Things to Do in Uji, Japan: The Ultimate Day Trip Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"one-day\"><strong>What To Do in Nagoya for a Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short on time? Here&#8217;s the tightest one-day Nagoya itinerary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morning:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nagoya Castle and the Hommaru Palace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midday:<\/strong>&nbsp;Osu Shopping District for lunch and street food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nagoya City Science Museum or Toyota Museum (pick one)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evening:<\/strong>&nbsp;Sakae district for dinner, drinks, and city lights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Car fans: swap the Science Museum for the Toyota Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/japan-budget-airlines\/\"><strong>Japan Budget Airlines: The Singaporean Traveller\u2019s Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"things-to-do\"><strong>Top Things to Do in Nagoya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"historic-cultural\"><strong>\ud83c\udfef Historic &amp; Cultural Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <strong>Nagoya Castle<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Moon-Moon-Food-\u96d9\u6708\u98df\u54c1\u793e-3-768x1024.png\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya: nagoya castle\" class=\"wp-image-86447\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500114442664225;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Moon-Moon-Food-\u96d9\u6708\u98df\u54c1\u793e-3-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Moon-Moon-Food-\u96d9\u6708\u98df\u54c1\u793e-3-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Moon-Moon-Food-\u96d9\u6708\u98df\u54c1\u793e-3.png 971w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: <em><em><em>Unsplash<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nagoya&#8217;s most recognisable landmark. Built in 1612 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the castle is famous for the golden shachihoko (tiger-headed carp) on its rooftop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main tower keep is currently closed for reconstruction, but the Hommaru Palace is open and genuinely impressive \u2014 ornate painted corridors, gold-leaf ceilings, and samurai-era interiors restored to their original detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gardens are worth walking through too, especially during cherry blossom season (late March to early April) and autumn foliage (November).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;9 AM \u2013 4:30 PM (entry until 4 PM), daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong>&nbsp;500 JPY (~S$4.03) adults; free for junior high and under<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/sapporo-hokkaido-japan\/\"><strong>Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan For The Ultimate Winter Wonderland<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <strong>Atsuta Shrine<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1295\" height=\"971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Banh-Mi-Phuong.png\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya: atsuta shrine \" class=\"wp-image-86449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Banh-Mi-Phuong.png 1295w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Banh-Mi-Phuong-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Banh-Mi-Phuong-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Banh-Mi-Phuong-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1295px) 100vw, 1295px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Pexels<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Japan&#8217;s most sacred Shinto shrines, said to house the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi sword, part of the Imperial Regalia. The grounds are covered in a dense, ancient forest that makes it feel more like a retreat than a tourist site. Arrive early to miss the crowds and explore the smaller sub-shrines and the treasure hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a01-1-1 Jingu, Atsuta Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Open 24 hours (treasure hall has limited hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong>\u00a0Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/sapporo-beer-museum\/\"><strong>Sapporo Beer Museum: A Must-Visit For Beer Lovers In Japan<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong><strong><strong><strong>Tokugawa Art Museum<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7353106175e5dbb207f927.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya: tokugawa art museum\" class=\"wp-image-86450\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;width:822px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7353106175e5dbb207f927.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7353106175e5dbb207f927-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: <em><em><em>nagoya-info.jp<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excellent museum showcasing the Owari Tokugawa clan&#8217;s collection: samurai armour, swords, Noh theatre masks, tea ceremony artefacts, and Edo-period scrolls. The adjacent Tokugawa Garden is a classic stroll garden with ponds and seasonal plantings. Worth a proper half-day, not a quick stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a01001 Tokugawacho, Higashi Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a010 AM \u2013 5 PM (entry until 4:30 PM), closed Mondays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong>\u00a01,400 JPY (~S$11.29) adults; garden combo ticket 1,550 JPY (~S$12.50)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/universal-studios-japan-usj-guide\/\"><strong>The Ultimate Universal Studios Japan (USJ) Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong><strong><strong>Kakuozan Neighbourhood (Hidden Gem)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Yokiso-Villa-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Things To Do In Nagoya City - Kakuozan Neighbourhood\" class=\"wp-image-69057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Yokiso-Villa-Garden.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Yokiso-Villa-Garden-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Yokiso-Villa-Garden-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Nagoya is not boring<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nagoya&#8217;s version of a quiet, artsy neighbourhood. Wander streets lined with independent cafes, boutiques, and a handful of interesting cultural spots. Not on most itineraries (which is the point).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd Furukawa Art Museum &amp; Tamesaburo Memorial<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 2-50 Ikeshita-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Tues \u2013 Sun, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM (closed Mondays; if Monday is a public holiday, closed Tuesday instead)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission: <\/strong>1,000 JPY (~S$8.06) combined ticket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Nittaiji Temple<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>1-1 Hoocho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Daily, 5 AM \u2013 5 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission: <\/strong>Free (unique for its Japanese-Thai cultural blend)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Yokiso Villa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 2-5-17 Hoo-cho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours: <\/strong>Tues \u2013 Sun, 9:30 AM \u2013 4:30 PM (closed Mondays)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission: <\/strong>300 JPY (~S$2.42)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/\"><strong>33 Things to Do in Kyoto, Japan: Top Attractions, Food &amp; Travel Tips<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"museums-science\"><strong>\ud83e\ude90 Museums &amp; Science<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Nagoya City Science Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1380\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/main_planetarium-1.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya: nagoya city science museum \" class=\"wp-image-86452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/main_planetarium-1.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/main_planetarium-1-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/main_planetarium-1-1024x356.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/main_planetarium-1-768x267.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1380px) 100vw, 1380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: <em><em>www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home to the world&#8217;s largest planetarium, this museum is a 35-metre silver globe you can spot from outside. On the inside: interactive physics, chemistry, and biology exhibits, tornado simulations, and a lightning lab. Great for families and anyone who wants something hands-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a02-17-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Wed \u2013 Sun, 9:30 AM \u2013 5 PM (closed Mon &amp; Tues)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong>\u00a0400 JPY (~S$3.23) museum only; 800 JPY (~S$6.45) with planetarium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/jr-pass-101\/\"><strong>Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass): The Ultimate Guide To Shinkansen Travel<\/strong><\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/74946974264ae6436ecd13.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya: Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology \" class=\"wp-image-86455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/74946974264ae6436ecd13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/74946974264ae6436ecd13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/74946974264ae6436ecd13-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/74946974264ae6436ecd13-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: <em><em><em>nagoya-info.jp<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Housed in a former brick textile factory, this museum traces Toyota&#8217;s journey from weaving machines to global car manufacturing. Experience live robot demonstrations, driving simulators, and original looms still running. It&#8217;s more interesting than it sounds, even if you&#8217;re not a car person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a04-1-35 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Tues \u2013 Sun, 9:30 AM \u2013 5 PM (closed Mondays)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong>\u00a01,000 JPY (~S$8.06) adults<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/japan-cherry-blossom-forecast\/\"><strong>Cherry Blossom Season Japan: Best Time to Visit, Sakura Forecast &amp; Top Viewing Spots<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>7. Studio Ghibli Park <\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/myybfvxas4l74nwe4c4l.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya: studio ghibli park\" class=\"wp-image-86457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/myybfvxas4l74nwe4c4l.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/myybfvxas4l74nwe4c4l-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: <em>Klook Travel<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opened in 2022, the park recreates scenes and environments from Ghibli films. It&#8217;s not a traditional theme park with rides, but an immersive, atmospheric experience for fans. Tickets sell out fast and must be purchased in advance. Don&#8217;t show up without a booking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Ibaragabasama, Nagakute (near Nagoya, ~40 min by train from Nagoya Station)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Mon, Wed \u2013 Fri, 10 AM \u2013 5 PM; Sat &amp; Sun, 9 AM \u2013 5 PM (closed Tuesdays)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong>\u00a0From 1,000 JPY (~S$8.06) for individual area passes; up to 7,800 JPY (~S$62.90) for the all-area premium pass on weekends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f Book at least 2 months in advance! Tickets go on sale on the 10th of each month at 2 PM JST for dates two months later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/japan-atm-withdrawal-guide\/\"><strong>Japan ATM Withdrawal Guide: Fees, Locations, Exchange Rates<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nature-gardens\"><strong>\ud83c\udf3f Nature &amp; Gardens<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Shirotori Garden (Hidden Gem)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7676988285e377d097d1f8.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya: Shirotori Garden \" class=\"wp-image-86458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7676988285e377d097d1f8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7676988285e377d097d1f8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7676988285e377d097d1f8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/7676988285e377d097d1f8-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: nagoya-info.jp<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quiet, well-maintained Japanese stroll garden near Atsuta Shrine. Ponds, stone lanterns, maple trees that go red in November, and cherry blossoms in spring. Almost no queues, and it&#8217;s genuinely peaceful. 300 JPY well spent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a02-5 Atsuta Nishimachi, Atsuta Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a09 AM \u2013 5 PM (entry until 4:30 PM), closed Mondays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong>\u00a0300 JPY (~S$2.42) adults<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/japan-atm-withdrawal-guide\/\"><strong>Japan ATM Withdrawal Guide: Fees, Locations, Exchange Rates<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>9.<\/strong> <strong>Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/167026181760330950ada2e-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Things To Do In Nagoya City - Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden\" class=\"wp-image-69052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/167026181760330950ada2e-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/167026181760330950ada2e-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/167026181760330950ada2e-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/167026181760330950ada2e.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: www.nagoya-info.jp<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden<\/strong>&nbsp;offers a mix of wildlife and horticultural beauty across 60 hectares. With 7,000+ plant species, traditional thatched houses, and seasonal flower displays, it\u2019s perfect for nature lovers seeking a calm escape in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a03-70 Higashiyama Motomachi, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a09 AM \u2013 4:50 PM (entry until 4:30 PM), closed Mondays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong>\u00a0500 JPY (~S$4.03) adults; combo ticket with Sky Tower 640 JPY (~S$5.16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/must-buy-items-at-don-quijote-in-japan-2\/\"><strong>10 Must-Buy Items At Don Quijote In Japan<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shopping-entertainment\">\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f <strong>Shopping &amp; Entertainment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. <strong>Osu Shopping District<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"942\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/osu.jpg\" alt=\"Things To Do In Nagoya City - Osu Shopping District\" class=\"wp-image-69049\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/osu.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/osu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/osu-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: <em><em><em>Japan Travel<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nagoya&#8217;s most entertaining shopping area. A mix of retro arcades, vintage clothing stores, electronics shops, anime goods, and traditional craft outlets spread across a covered arcade. Street food is the main draw \u2014 takoyaki, taiyaki, karaage. The nearby Osu Kannon Temple is worth a quick look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a03 Chome Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Most shops open 10 AM \u2013 8 PM; arcade 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/kyushu-japan-guide\/\"><strong>Kyushu, Japan: Complete Travel Guide, Map, Weather, Itinerary<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>11.<\/strong> <strong>Sakae District<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/sakae.jpg\" alt=\"Things To Do In Nagoya City - Osu Sakae District\" class=\"wp-image-69053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/sakae.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/sakae-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/sakae-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: <em>YOUinJapan.net<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nagoya&#8217;s downtown hub. Oasis 21 (a glass and steel structure with a water feature and rooftop park) is the visual centrepiece; the Nagoya TV Tower is next to it. In the evening, Sakae fills up with restaurants, izakayas, cocktail bars, and clubs. Good for dinner and nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/things-to-do-in-osaka\/\">39 Best Things To Do In Osaka: Attractions, Activities, Day Trips<\/a> <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Nagoya Pok\u00e9mon Centre<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Pokemon-Center-Nagoya_inside.jpg\" alt=\"Things To Do In Nagoya City - Nagoya Pok\u00e9mon Centre\" class=\"wp-image-69058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Pokemon-Center-Nagoya_inside.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Pokemon-Center-Nagoya_inside-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/Pokemon-Center-Nagoya_inside-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Nagoya is not boring<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently renovated and stocked with exclusive Nagoya-specific merchandise: plush toys, apparel, trading cards, and event items. Free to enter. Worth 30 minutes even if you&#8217;re not a serious collector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Nagoya PARCO East Building 2F, 3-29-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Daily, 10 AM \u2013 9 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong>\u00a0Free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/best-things-to-do-in-tokyo\/\"><strong>35 Best Things To Do In Tokyo: Local Picks, Iconic Spots<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"food\"><strong>What To Eat in Nagoya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Hitsumabushi-tray.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya: hitsumabushi\" class=\"wp-image-86459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Hitsumabushi-tray.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Hitsumabushi-tray-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Hitsumabushi-tray-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: Nagoya is not boring<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nagoya Meshi (Nagoya-style food) is a real thing, and locals take it seriously. Don&#8217;t leave without trying at least two of these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Dish<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>What It Is<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Where to Try<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Hitsumabushi<\/strong><\/td><td>Grilled eel over rice, eaten three ways: plain, with condiments, and as ochazuke (with dashi broth)<\/td><td>Atsuta Horaiken (the original)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Miso Katsu<\/strong><\/td><td>Pork cutlet topped with rich Hatcho miso sauce<\/td><td>Yabaton (local chain)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tebasaki<\/strong><\/td><td>Crispy chicken wings, marinated and double-fried<\/td><td>Yamachan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kishimen<\/strong><\/td><td>Flat, wide udon noodles in a light soy broth<\/td><td>Most traditional restaurants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ogura Toast<\/strong><\/td><td>Thick toast with butter and sweet red bean paste \u2014 a Nagoya breakfast staple<\/td><td>Any traditional kissaten (old-school coffee shop)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f <strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Hitsumabushi has been perfected by some restaurants for over 100 years. It&#8217;s worth queuing for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/icoca-card-japan\/\"><strong>ICOCA Card Japan Guide: Where to Buy, How to Use, Suica Comparison<\/strong><\/a><\/em>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-trips\"><strong>Day Trips From Nagoya<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/ca6edfd5-gerohotspringsweb-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya: gero onsen day trip\" class=\"wp-image-86460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/ca6edfd5-gerohotspringsweb-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/ca6edfd5-gerohotspringsweb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/ca6edfd5-gerohotspringsweb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/ca6edfd5-gerohotspringsweb.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: VISIT GIFU<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nagoya&#8217;s central location makes it a good base for central Japan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Destination<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Travel Time<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Why Go<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Inuyama<\/strong><\/td><td>~30 min by train<\/td><td>One of Japan&#8217;s few original castles (not reconstructed), sake breweries, old town<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gero Onsen<\/strong><\/td><td>~1.5 hrs by train<\/td><td>Classic hot spring town, great for a winter onsen day trip<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Takayama<\/strong><\/td><td>~2 hrs by bus or train<\/td><td>Historic merchant town, morning markets, excellent sake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shirakawa-go<\/strong><\/td><td>~2.5 hrs by bus<\/td><td>UNESCO-listed thatched farmhouses, best in winter snow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Kyoto<\/strong><\/td><td>~35 min by Shinkansen<\/td><td>Close enough for a day trip, though an overnight stay does it justice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em>\ud83d\udcd6 Related Guide:<\/em><\/em><\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/top-up-virtual-suica-card-in-japan-via-apple-pay-with-youtrip\/\"><strong>Suica Card Japan Guide: How To Use, Where To Buy &amp; Tourist Tips<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>Nagoya FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777434899393\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>What is Nagoya famous for?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">History (birthplace of Japan&#8217;s three great unifiers), Toyota, and Nagoya Meshi \u2014 a distinct local food culture built around miso katsu, hitsumabushi, tebasaki, and kishimen.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777434914025\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Why do people skip Nagoya?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It doesn&#8217;t have one iconic image that sells itself on Instagram. Nagoya&#8217;s value is in its combination of history, food, easy transit, and no crowds. Travellers who&#8217;ve already done Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto tend to find it the most rewarding stop they hadn&#8217;t planned.<br><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777434942686\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Which is better: Nagoya or Osaka?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It depends on what you want. Osaka is louder, more food-forward, and packed with landmarks. Nagoya is quieter, more manageable, and has a more distinctive local identity. <br><br>They&#8217;re not really comparable, and at 50 minutes by Shinkansen, you don&#8217;t have to choose just one.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777434969109\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Is Nagoya worth visiting?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, especially as a stopover or if you&#8217;ve already done the standard Japan route. One day covers the highlights; two days lets you add Ghibli Park or a day trip.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777434986358\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>What is the best time to visit Nagoya, Japan?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Spring (March\u2013May) for cherry blossoms, or autumn (October\u2013November) for foliage. Summer is hot and humid; winter is cold but manageable, and the Nabana no Sato illuminations (December\u2013March) are worth the trip on their own.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777434997845\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>What is the coldest month in Nagoya?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">January, with average lows around 1\u00b0C. Pack accordingly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777435009726\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Things to do in Nagoya with kids<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Studio Ghibli Park, Nagoya City Science Museum, Higashiyama Zoo, and the Pok\u00e9mon Centre are all strong picks. Nagoya Castle is also worth a visit as kids tend to like the golden shachihoko story.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777435026764\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Things to do in Nagoya at night<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Oasis 21 and the Nagoya TV Tower for views, Midland Square Sky Promenade for a romantic skyline spot, and the izakayas in Sakae for food and drinks. The district stays lively until late.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777435041692\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Things to do in Nagoya in winter and December<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Nabana no Sato winter illuminations (December\u2013March) are among the best in Japan. Sakae has good Christmas shopping. Shirotori Garden looks beautiful in the snow. And Gero Onsen (a 1.5-hour train ride) is an easy onsen day trip.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777435054280\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>What are unique things to do in Nagoya?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Kakuozan neighbourhood, the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park (if you&#8217;re into maglev trains), a Nagoya Meshi food tour, and Studio Ghibli Park (still novel compared to most Japan parks).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1777435065728\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q: <strong>Where to shop in Nagoya?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Osu for vintage, anime, and quirky finds. Sakae (Mitsukoshi, Matsuzakaya, PARCO) for mainstream and luxury brands. The Pok\u00e9mon Centre for exclusive merch.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ikimashou!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4073251465e7068cdaadd7.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in nagoya \" class=\"wp-image-86461\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4073251465e7068cdaadd7.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/4073251465e7068cdaadd7-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image Credits: nagoya-info.jp<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nagoya doesn&#8217;t try to impress you. 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