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Best landmarks in Nagoya

10 places from 10 Nagoya travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

10 places

  1. 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.

  2. Oasis 21

    Landmark ยท Sakae

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

  3. Satsuki and Mei's House

    Landmark ยท Nagakute

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

  4. 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.

Mentioned once

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Design Center Building

    Landmark ยท Sakae

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