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Best parks in Nagoya

16 places from 11 Nagoya travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

16 places

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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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9 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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