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16 vlogs from 11 channels mention 104 places in Nagoya; 4 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.

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104 places

  1. Nagoya Castle

    Historic site ยท Naka-ku

    Former seat of a Tokugawa clan branch, with expansive grounds and a concrete reconstruction of the main keep, which is closed for rebuilding while the grounds stay open.

    0:59ยท Hoang Phamin 13 vlogs

  2. Osu Shotengai

    Shopping ยท Osu

    Nagoya's most popular shopping street, made of nine merged arcades. It mixes otaku shops, vintage and thrift stores, and international restaurants.

    14:12ยท Tokyo Kenchanin 10 vlogs

  3. Hommaru Palace

    Palace ยท Naka-ku

    Nagoya Castle's palace, once the lord's residence, offices and reception hall, painstakingly rebuilt with original materials and open while the castle keep is closed.

    5:06ยท Japan Guidein 9 vlogs

  4. Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

    Museum ยท Nishi-ku

    Museum near Nagoya Station that covers the history of Toyota and demonstrates many of its automotive technologies.

    1:47ยท Japan Guidein 9 vlogs

  5. SCMaglev and Railway Park

    Museum ยท Kinjo Futo

    JR Central's railway museum on the history and future of Japanese trains, with retired cars ranging from steam engines to Shinkansen bullet trains.

    1:28ยท Japan Guidein 7 vlogs

  6. Osu Kannon

    Temple ยท Osu

    Historic Buddhist temple founded in 1333, beside the Osu shopping district.

    3:43ยท One Day Cityin 7 vlogs

  7. Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER

    Landmark ยท Sakae

    Japan's oldest TV tower, offering a different view of the city, with cafes and restaurants inside.

    11:43ยท Tokyo Kenchanin 7 vlogs

  8. Ghibli Park

    Park ยท Nagakute

    Studio Ghibli theme park near Nagoya, recreating scenes and buildings from the studio's films.

    32:37ยท Tales From Our Pocketin 6 vlogs

  9. Atsuta Jingu

    Temple ยท Atsuta-ku

    Among Japan's most important Shinto shrines, set in a peaceful forest that offers an escape from the city.

    6:50ยท Tokyo Kenchanin 5 vlogs

  10. Sakae

    Neighborhood ยท Naka-ku

    Nagoya's main shopping and leisure district, with luxury department stores, museums and galleries, and lively nightlife.

    5:01ยท Japan Guidein 5 vlogs

  11. Toyota Automobile Museum

    Museum ยท Nagakute

    Car museum with a large collection of historic cars, both international and domestic.

    17:55ยท Tokyo Kenchanin 4 vlogs

  12. Oasis 21

    Landmark ยท Sakae

    Futuristic complex near Mirai Tower, nicknamed the 'UFO' for its floating glass roof structure.

    6:37ยท Remi Shimazuin 4 vlogs

  13. Legoland Japan

    Activity ยท Kinjo Futo, Minato-ku

    Kid-focused Lego theme park with small rides, Lego model villages and a factory tour on how Lego bricks are made.

    12:39ยท Hoang Phamin 4 vlogs

  14. Nagashima Spa Land

    Activity ยท Kuwana, Mie Prefecture

    Amusement park at Nagashima Resort that is known as one of Japan's best destinations for roller coasters.

    3:05ยท Cakes with Facesin 3 vlogs

  15. Yuami no Shima

    Activity ยท Kuwana, Mie Prefecture

    Hot spring complex at Nagashima Resort with large outdoor onsen baths.

    3:40ยท Cakes with Facesin 3 vlogs

  16. Nabana no Sato

    Park ยท Kuwana, Mie Prefecture

    An expansive flower park with a variety of gardens, seasonal night illuminations and a unique Fuji-shaped observation deck.

    4:37ยท Japan Guidein 3 vlogs

  17. Satsuki and Mei's House

    Landmark ยท Nagakute

    Life-size recreation of the house from Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro.

    44:45ยท Tales From Our Pocketin 3 vlogs

  18. Nagoya City Science Museum

    Museum ยท Sakae

    Science museum in a striking building with a planetarium inside a giant globe, plus dinosaurs and a live tornado demonstration.

    11:52ยท Hoang Phamin 3 vlogs

  19. Noritake Garden

    Museum ยท Nishi-ku

    Garden on the old factory grounds of the century-old ceramics maker Noritake, with craft centers and museums on porcelain-making.

    2:06ยท Remi Shimazuin 3 vlogs

  20. Takayama

    Day trip ยท Gifu Prefecture

    A popular destination that is an easy side trip from Nagoya.

    0:31ยท Japan Guidein 2 vlogs

  21. Kiso Valley

    Day trip ยท Nagano Prefecture

    A popular valley destination that is an easy side trip from Nagoya.

    0:50ยท Japan Guidein 2 vlogs

  22. Nagashima Resort

    Day trip ยท Kuwana, Mie Prefecture

    Among Japan's most popular vacation resorts, with an amusement park, hot springs, a water park, a kids' museum, an outlet mall and a flower park.

    3:03ยท Japan Guidein 2 vlogs

  23. Jazz Dream Nagashima

    Shopping ยท Kuwana, Mie Prefecture

    Outdoor outlet shopping mall at Nagashima Resort.

    14:10ยท Paolo fromTOKYOin 2 vlogs

  24. Nagashima Anpanman Children's Museum

    Museum ยท Kuwana, Mie Prefecture

    An Anpanman-themed museum for kids at Nagashima Resort.

    14:24ยท Hoang Phamin 2 vlogs

  25. Toyota Kaikan Museum

    Museum ยท Toyota City

    Showroom next to Toyota's headquarters that displays the latest car models.

    4:23ยท Japan Guidein 2 vlogs

  26. Yabaton

    Restaurant ยท Meieki

    Famous miso katsu restaurant dating back to 1947, serving fried pork cutlets dipped in Nagoya's sweet miso sauce.

    1:40ยท Paolo fromTOKYOin 2 vlogs

  27. Nakasendo Trail

    Hike ยท Kiso Valley

    Walking route along one of Japan's five main feudal-era highways, linking preserved post towns that once offered travellers food and lodging.

    0:48ยท Tales From Our Pocketin 2 vlogs

  28. Tsumago-juku

    Historic site ยท Nagiso, Kiso Valley

    One of Japan's best-preserved Nakasendo post towns, with a traditional main street that looks much as it did centuries ago.

    4:03ยท Tales From Our Pocketin 2 vlogs

  29. Magome-juku

    Historic site ยท Nakatsugawa, Gifu

    Well-preserved Nakasendo post town in the Kiso Valley, linked to Tsumago by bus or by the old highway trail.

    4:54ยท Japan Guidein 2 vlogs

  30. Midland Square Sky Promenade

    Landmark ยท Meieki

    Open-air observation deck atop Nagoya's tallest building beside Nagoya Station, with panoramic views over the city and beyond.

    0:21ยท Ninja Monkey Japanin 2 vlogs

  31. Sea Life Nagoya

    Activity ยท Kinjo Futo, Minato-ku

    Small aquarium next to Legoland Japan in the Kinjo Futo area, with combined tickets for both available.

    4:52ยท Cakes with Facesin 2 vlogs

  32. Site of Reversible Destiny

    Park ยท Yoro, Gifu Prefecture

    Bowl-shaped art park where almost nothing is horizontal or vertical, built to disorient with mind-bending optical illusions.

    9:30ยท Cakes with Facesin 2 vlogs

  33. Ghibli's Grand Warehouse

    Museum ยท Ghibli Park, Nagakute

    Indoor hub of Ghibli Park filled with film scenes, props, an Arrietty-scale garden and the park's biggest gift shop.

    33:38ยท Tales From Our Pocketin 2 vlogs

  34. Dondoko Forest

    Park ยท Ghibli Park, Nagakute

    Ghibli Park area based on My Neighbor Totoro, with a forest hill where a large Totoro figure stands.

    11:56ยท Tokyo Kenchanin 2 vlogs

  35. Valley of Witches

    Park ยท Ghibli Park, Nagakute

    European-village-style area of Ghibli Park with Howl's Moving Castle and houses from Kiki's Delivery Service.

    7:21ยท Tokyo Kenchanin 2 vlogs

  36. Shirotori Garden

    Park ยท Atsuta-ku

    Japanese garden in central Nagoya offering a nature escape with flowers, water features and a small bamboo grove.

    55:38ยท Tales From Our Pocketin 2 vlogs

  37. Inuyama Castle

    Historic site ยท Inuyama

    Reported to be Japan's oldest original castle, with tall stone walls, multiple gates, steep interior stairs and sweeping views from the top.

    19:05ยท Tales From Our Pocketin 2 vlogs

  38. Inuyama Castle Town

    Neighborhood ยท Inuyama

    Old street leading to Inuyama Castle, lined with small shops and a wide range of street food stalls.

    19:27ยท Tales From Our Pocketin 2 vlogs

  39. Tokugawa-en

    Park ยท Higashi-ku

    Japanese landscape garden from the original Tokugawa retreat, with winding paths, flowing water and a large central pond representing the ocean.

    4:24ยท Japan Guidein 2 vlogs

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65 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Ise

    Day trip ยท Mie Prefecture

    A popular destination that is an easy side trip from Nagoya.

    0:31ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  2. Yanagibashi Central Market

    Market ยท Meieki

    A 100-year-old market of about 300 stores. It sells fresh seafood from Chita Peninsula, Mikawa Bay and Ise Bay, with many sit-down eateries.

    5:56ยท Paolo fromTOKYO1 vlog

  3. Kinshachi Yokocho

    Street food ยท Naka-ku

    Food street right by Nagoya Castle that gathers popular Nagoya restaurants serving local specialties.

    8:02ยท Paolo fromTOKYO1 vlog

  4. Yamamotoya Sohonke

    Restaurant ยท Naka-ku

    Well-known Nagoya restaurant specialising in miso nikomi udon, a noodle hotpot in rich miso broth.

    8:18ยท Paolo fromTOKYO1 vlog

  5. Toyota Stadium

    Landmark ยท Toyota City

    Home stadium of the Nagoya Grampus football club, used as a Rugby World Cup venue. It sits by the river about 15 minutes' walk from Toyota Station.

    11:42ยท Paolo fromTOKYO1 vlog

  6. Kariya Highway Oasis

    Landmark ยท Kariya

    Among Aichi's biggest highway rest areas, with a theme-park feel, street food, souvenirs and a full-size Ferris wheel.

    14:35ยท Paolo fromTOKYO1 vlog

  7. Sumiyoshi

    Street food ยท Nagoya Station

    Noodle stands on JR Nagoya Station platforms serving kishimen, Nagoya's flat noodles, in both the local and Shinkansen areas.

    17:07ยท Paolo fromTOKYO1 vlog

  8. Tsumago Honjin

    Historic site ยท Tsumago, Nagiso

    Reconstructed inn that in feudal times accommodated the highest-ranking officials passing through Tsumago.

    6:02ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  9. Tsumago Waki-honjin

    Historic site ยท Tsumago, Nagiso

    Inn complex for high-ranking travellers, second in prestige to the honjin, with a main building dating to the 19th century.

    6:04ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  10. Kawamoto Kihachiro Puppet Museum

    Museum ยท Iida, Nagano

    Museum showcasing Iida's history and traditional Bunraku puppetry, with finely crafted, detailed puppets.

    9:20ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  11. Tenryu Line Kudari

    Activity ยท Tenryukyo, Iida

    Riverboat cruise on the Tenryu River, manned and paddled in the traditional way, offering stunning views of the surroundings.

    1:06ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  12. Torikai Sohonke

    Restaurant ยท Nagoya Station

    Restaurant in the basement of Nagoya Station serving dishes made with Nagoya Cochin, a premium local chicken breed.

    2:39ยท SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channelใ€SJCใ€‘1 vlog

  13. Delica Station

    Shopping ยท Nagoya Station

    Shop inside Nagoya Station selling Nagoya souvenirs and a wide range of bento boxed meals.

    4:22ยท SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channelใ€SJCใ€‘1 vlog

  14. Cafรฉ Gentiane

    Cafe ยท Nagoya Station

    Station sweets shop famous for Piyorin, a chick-shaped pudding sold only at Nagoya Station.

    5:25ยท SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channelใ€SJCใ€‘1 vlog

  15. Coffee Konparu

    Cafe ยท Osu

    Coffee shop open since 1947, famous for its sandwiches.

    7:24ยท SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channelใ€SJCใ€‘1 vlog

  16. Shin Suzume Honten

    Street food ยท Osu

    Dango shop with over 40 years of history in Osu, known for freshly grilled dumplings and daily queues.

    12:04ยท SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channelใ€SJCใ€‘1 vlog

  17. Unakko

    Street food ยท Osu

    Eel rice bowl specialist in Osu, opened in November 2022, serving hitsumabushi to eat while walking.

    14:51ยท SAMURAI JUNJIRO Channelใ€SJCใ€‘1 vlog

  18. Matsudaira-go

    Historic site ยท Matsudaira, Toyota City

    Historic area in the forested hills of Toyota City and ancestral home of the Tokugawa (originally Matsudaira) clan, with several sites linked to the family.

    0:42ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  19. Matsudaira Toshogu

    Temple ยท Matsudaira, Toyota City

    Shinto shrine built on the former site of the Matsudaira family residence and dedicated to the spirit of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who united Japan in the early 1600s.

    1:08ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  20. Asuke Castle

    Historic site ยท Asuke, Toyota City

    Rare reconstruction of a small Warring States period mountaintop fortress, contrasting with the large city-centre castles of later centuries.

    1:58ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  21. Sakushima

    Day trip ยท Mikawa Bay, Nishio

    Small island in Mikawa Bay with ocean views, traditional wooden fishing villages and contemporary artworks scattered among its temples and shrines.

    3:02ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  22. Takeshima

    Day trip ยท Gamagori

    Tiny 'Bamboo Island' off Gamagori, reached by a long bridge and home to a separate warm-climate ecosystem with a rare bamboo species.

    4:11ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  23. Yaotomi Shrine

    Temple ยท Takeshima, Gamagori

    Shrine on Takeshima dedicated to Benzaiten, goddess of music and entertainers.

    4:35ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  24. Kawabun

    Restaurant ยท Marunouchi, Naka-ku

    Nagoya's oldest restaurant, with around 400 years of history, serving high-end kaiseki in a Taisho-inspired mix of Japanese and Western architecture.

    6:51ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  25. JR Central Towers

    Landmark ยท Meieki

    Twin 245 m skyscrapers built above Nagoya Station, one of Japan's busiest rail hubs, with shops, restaurants and a vast underground shopping complex.

    0:40ยท One Day City1 vlog

  26. Gero Onsen

    Day trip ยท Gero, Gifu Prefecture

    Traditional hot spring town in Gifu, recommended for a more authentic onsen experience.

    4:03ยท Cakes with Faces1 vlog

  27. Obara Fureai Park

    Park ยท Obara, Toyota City

    Park with thousands of shikizakura trees that bloom in spring and autumn, so cherry blossoms and autumn leaves can be seen together.

    5:34ยท Cakes with Faces1 vlog

  28. Cafe Kodama

    Cafe ยท Osu

    Unofficial Studio Ghibli theme cafe in Osu, full of Ghibli memorabilia and plushies, with carefully themed food.

    6:27ยท Cakes with Faces1 vlog

  29. Penguin Cafe Osu

    Cafe ยท Osu

    Permanent penguin theme cafe in Osu with a homemade, DIY-style look, filled with penguin plushies and decorations.

    6:49ยท Cakes with Faces1 vlog

  30. Super Potato

    Shopping ยท Osu

    Retro video game shop, part of Osu's otaku shopping scene.

    7:58ยท Cakes with Faces1 vlog

  31. CoCo Ichibanya Museum

    Museum ยท Nishi-Biwajima, Kiyosu

    Small museum of old uniforms, menus and artifacts, above the very first CoCo Ichibanya curry restaurant, opened in 1978.

    8:57ยท Cakes with Faces1 vlog

  32. Maneki Neko Museum

    Museum ยท Seto

    Museum in Seto with about 5,000 lucky cats, where visitors can paint their own maneki-neko.

    10:27ยท Cakes with Faces1 vlog

  33. Yoshinoya

    Restaurant ยท Atsuta-ku

    Low-key traditional restaurant serving a special wider, shorter style of kishimen, Nagoya's flat udon noodles.

    5:02ยท Remi Shimazu1 vlog

  34. Tokoname

    Day trip ยท Tokoname

    Town on the Chita Peninsula famous for traditional Japanese ceramics.

    10:14ยท Remi Shimazu1 vlog

  35. Momotaro Shrine

    Temple ยท Inuyama

    Shrine dedicated to the folk hero Momotaro, known for its peach-shaped torii gate.

    10:19ยท Remi Shimazu1 vlog

  36. Meijo Park

    Park ยท Kita-ku

    Series of parks around Nagoya Castle with flower beds, a Dutch-style windmill, cherry blossoms and castle views.

    2:34ยท Hoang Pham1 vlog

  37. IG Arena

    Landmark ยท Kita-ku

    17,000-seat indoor arena in Meijo Park completed in 2025, home of the Nagoya Dolphins and the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

    3:28ยท Hoang Pham1 vlog

  38. Kiyosu Castle

    Historic site ยท Kiyosu

    1989 reconstruction of a castle first built around 1405, now a four-story museum with samurai armor, swords and artifacts.

    4:05ยท Hoang Pham1 vlog

  39. Kirin Beer Nagoya Factory

    Activity ยท Kiyosu

    Kirin brewery offering factory tours that show how the beer is made, with tastings.

    5:44ยท Hoang Pham1 vlog

  40. Hotei Great Buddha

    Landmark ยท Konan

    Japan's largest privately owned Buddha statue, which went viral for appearing to wear sunglasses when train signals light up behind it.

    5:52ยท Hoang Pham1 vlog

  41. Sunshine Sakae

    Shopping ยท Sakae

    Shopping mall with the 42 m Sky-Boat Ferris wheel built into its facade and home to the SKE48 Theater.

    9:20ยท Hoang Pham1 vlog

  42. Japan Monkey Park

    Activity ยท Inuyama

    Budget amusement park and water park with rides geared toward younger children.

    13:59ยท Hoang Pham1 vlog

  43. Okashi no Shiro (Sweets Castle)

    Activity ยท Inuyama

    European-style castle built around a sweets factory, with a factory tour, a cookie-making area and princess dress-up.

    15:01ยท Hoang Pham1 vlog

  44. Tokugawa Art Museum

    Museum ยท Higashi-ku

    Museum on the Tokugawa clan's former retreat with over 10,000 items, including samurai armour, painted scrolls, tea ceremony utensils and clothing.

    3:34ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  45. Sekai no Yamachan Fushimi

    Restaurant ยท Fushimi

    Upscale, one-of-a-kind branch of the Nagoya-born Yamachan chain, famous for peppery deep-fried tebasaki chicken wings and other local favourites.

    5:34ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  46. Yamazaki River

    Park ยท Mizuho-ku

    A riverside walk lined with around 600 cherry trees along a 2.5 km stretch. It is one of Nagoya's most popular cherry blossom spots.

    0:50ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  47. Tsuruma Park

    Park ยท Showa-ku

    Nagoya's first public park, opened in 1909, mixing Japanese and Western garden styles. Its 700+ cherry trees make it the city's prime hanami spot.

    0:57ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  48. Matsusaka Park

    Historic site ยท Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture

    The ruins of Matsusaka's former castle, with over 400-year-old stone walls. About 300 cherry trees grow on the grounds.

    4:47ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  49. Iga Ueno Castle

    Historic site ยท Iga, Mie Prefecture

    The region's most famous hanami spot, with at least 600 cherry trees around the castle. Its original stone walls are among the tallest in Japan.

    6:44ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  50. Iga-ryu Ninja Museum

    Museum ยท Iga, Mie Prefecture

    A museum on Iga's ninja culture featuring a ninja residence with hidden traps and devices. Live ninja performances use original tools and techniques.

    7:23ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  51. Neodani Usuzumi Zakura

    Park ยท Motosu, Gifu Prefecture

    A cherry tree said to be about 1,500 years old, over 17 m tall with a trunk girth over 9 m. It is one of Japan's three greatest cherry trees.

    10:02ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  52. Takeuchi Sake Brewery

    Activity ยท Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture

    A family-run brewery over 250 years old whose sake has won international and domestic awards. Tours include a former koji mold room and historic equipment.

    11:09ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  53. Yoro Park

    Park ยท Yoro, Gifu Prefecture

    A massive park with about 3,000 cherry trees and a waterfall known for autumn leaves. It also contains the Site of Reversible Destiny.

    12:04ยท Japan Guide1 vlog

  54. Arimatsu

    Historic site ยท Midori-ku

    Historic town famed for Arimatsu-Narumi shibori, an intricate tie-dye craft honed over centuries.

    2:56ยท Amazing Travel Guide 1231 vlog

  55. Nagoya Noh Theater

    Activity ยท Sannomaru, Naka-ku

    Theater staging Noh, a traditional dramatic art form of subtle yet powerful expression preserved for generations.

    3:10ยท Amazing Travel Guide 1231 vlog

  56. Meiji Mura

    Museum ยท Inuyama

    Open-air museum of preserved buildings from Japan's Meiji, Taisho and early Showa periods.

    4:09ยท Amazing Travel Guide 1231 vlog

  57. Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

    Activity ยท Minato-ku

    Large aquarium with species from across the globe, dolphin shows and deep-sea exhibits.

    4:55ยท Amazing Travel Guide 1231 vlog

  58. Endoji Shotengai

    Shopping ยท Nishi-ku

    Traditional shopping street with boutique stores selling contemporary designs and vintage kimonos.

    6:21ยท Amazing Travel Guide 1231 vlog

  59. Design Center Building

    Landmark ยท Sakae

    Modern creative hub hosting exhibitions and workshops on the latest trends in Japanese art and design.

    6:38ยท Amazing Travel Guide 1231 vlog

  60. Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park)

    Park ยท Nagakute

    Large public park built for Expo 2005 that surrounds Ghibli Park and is free to enter for walks and meals.

    2:09ยท Tokyo Kenchan1 vlog

  61. Mononoke Village

    Park ยท Ghibli Park, Nagakute

    Small Princess Mononoke-themed area of Ghibli Park with character statues and a spot to make a countryside rice snack.

    15:34ยท Tokyo Kenchan1 vlog

  62. Hill of Youth

    Park ยท Ghibli Park, Nagakute

    Ghibli Park area themed on Whisper of the Heart, set within the regular park and free to enter without a ticket.

    15:49ยท Tokyo Kenchan1 vlog

  63. Nishiki

    Neighborhood ยท Naka-ku

    A district between Fushimi and Sakae, easily crossed on foot between the two areas.

    12:06ยท Tokyo Kenchan1 vlog

  64. Nagoya Umaimon Dori

    Restaurant ยท Nagoya Station

    A dining street at Nagoya Station gathering many restaurants that serve Nagoya's local specialities.

    20:25ยท Tokyo Kenchan1 vlog

  65. Japan Monkey Centre

    Museum ยท Inuyama

    A primate zoo opened in 1956 with many monkey species, including Yakushima macaques on a walk-in island.

    28:56ยท Tokyo Kenchan1 vlog