Nagoya

Nagoya is the fourth most populous city in Japan, after Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka. Then, it is the largest city in Chukyo region - Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures.

Nagoya castle

Nagoya is commercial hub for many of Japan’s major industries but it is also a gateway to many popular tourist destinations such as Southern Nagano, the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go village, Ise Jingu shrine, the city of Takayama and the historical Nakasendo route. It is the gateway to the popular Dragon route.

Market in Nagoya

The city of Nagoya itself has many attractive spots worth visiting such as the Toyota Technology Museum, Ghibli Park, Atsuta Jingu shrine, Nagoya Castle to mention just a few.

Alley of Nagoya

Nagoya also is famous for its distinct local cuisine called “Nagoya Meshi”; a must try for the total Nagoya experience.

Quick facts of Nagoya

From Tokyo - by Shinkansen - 1 hour and 35 minutes.

From Kyoto - by Shinkansen - 34 minutes

Nearest airport - Chubu Centrair International Airport (33 minutes by train)

Professional baseball team - Chunichi Dragons (NPB, Central league)

Professional football team - Nagoya Grampus Eight(J league)