Nagoya is a city where history and modernity come together to create culture.
The city is dotted with attractions for history buffs, including Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine.
On the other hand, Nagoya is host to an annual, global cosplay summit, and cosplayers can enjoy taking photographs at facilities officially recognized by the City of Nagoya. You can also encounter warriors reminiscent of the Warring States period.
While in the city, you can also enjoy rich and hearty Nagoya dishes such as miso katsu, tebasaki chicken wings, and hitsumabushi.
Why not experience the history and future of Japan in Nagoya.

Travel Time

From Tokyo to Nagoya by Shinkansen

000min by Shinkansen

Travel between Tokyo and Nagoya
should definitely be by Shinkansen!

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Dining Out

Nagoya is known for its rich and hearty cuisine

Miso Katsu

Deep-fried pork cutlet topped
with a sweet miso sauce.

Tebasaki
Chicken Wings

Addictive sweet and spicy taste.
Goes great with beer.

Hitsumabushi

A traditional eel dish that can be
enjoyed in three different ways.

Piyorin

Cute sweets born in Nagoya.

    Landmarks

    A city where history and modernity come together

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    Nagoya
    Castle

    The Kinshachi, Golden Tiger-Fish Roof Ornaments, is a symbol of Nagoya.

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    Oasis 21

    An urban oasis of water and greenery.

    Atsuta
    Jingu

    A historic shrine with over
    1900 years of history.

    Osu Shopping
    District

    Wander around and shop in the
    bustling shopping district.

      Japanese Industry

      The heart of Japan's manufacturing industry

      INAX
      MUSEUMS

      Museum showcasing the history and
      culture of clay and pottery.

      View museum hours

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      Noritake
      Garden

      A museum of ceramics where history,
      nature, and art come together.

      Toyota Automobile
      Museum

      Museum tracing the evolution and
      culture of the automobile.

      Nagoya Touken
      World

      National treasures and important
      cultural property such as
      Japanese swords are on display.

        Cosplay

        The heart beats in the holy land of cosplay

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        World Cosplay
        Summit

        A major event where cosplayers
        gather from all over the world.

        Ninja

        Ninjas from Aichi Prefecture entertain
        visitors at Nagoya Castle.

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        Bushotai

        Samurai troops representing the spirit
        of hospitality are waiting
        for you at Nagoya Castle!

        © WCS

        Cosplay
        Host Town

        Enjoy a one-of-a-kind photo shoot at a cosplay facility recognized by Nagoya City!

          Special Activities

          Exclusive offers for “Shinkansen Online Reservation” members only.

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          ションビューロー

          We offer a range of special
          activities for members only.

          More
          About

          Click above and check the lineup of
          activities, how to book
          and participate in.

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          Traveler's Choice

          Noritake Garden is a very beautiful garden area with shops and cafes, and you can learn a lot about the history of beautiful ceramics!

          Miso Katsu, Hitsumabushi, Kishimen were all good. We also really liked the idea of morning set, where you get toast with your coffee for breakfast!

          Shinkansen was really fast and convenient from Tokyo! If you are traveling from Tokyo, be sure to sit on the right side of the train as on clear days you will get an awesome view of Mt. Fuji while speeding through Shizuoka.

          Once in Nagoya, head over to the Nagoya City Science Museum, there are a lot of interactive exhibitions. After that head over to Legoland and finish the day at Nabana no Sato, where you can see amazing Illuminations.

          Walking around the bright and colorful Sakae district of Nagoya at night really gave us an authentic insight to Nagoya’s Nightlife. So many things to do and see!

          Buy the tickets beforehand with smart-ex and link the ticket to your *IC Card. With this you can simply walk trough the gate without standing in line to get a paper ticket. *You can also board the Shinkansen by simply holding the QR-Ticket.

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          Take the Shinkansen when
          coming to Nagoya!

          The Allure of Shinkansen

          No waiting before
          you board

          *Maximum 17 trains per hour

          Gives you plenty of time at your destination

          *Very fast (maximum speed of 177mph)

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          Relax and take
          your time

          Clean, quiet, and comfortable

          Enjoy the essence of Japan from the train window

          You can see Mount Fuji

          Shinkansen
          Online Reservation

          QuickRegistration

          EasyBooking

          All on mobile

          from booking online to getting on board

          Change

          reservations easily

          Use

          QR-Ticket to make your travel smooth.

          Save

          your budget, anytime reasonable

          Central Japan Railway Company

          INAX MUSEUMS
          Information

          <Opening Hours>
          10:00-17:00
          (admission until 16:30)

          <Closed>
          Wednesdays
          (open if Wednesday is a national holiday)
          New Year's holiday