Get Off the Bullet Train! Nagoya is the Gem Everyone Skips
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Atsuta Jingu
Temple · Atsuta-ku
Take the Meitetsu line from Meitetsu Nagoya to Jingu-mae, three stops for 250 yen; kishimen noodles are served on the grounds.
Sakae
Neighborhood · Naka-ku
One subway stop from Fushimi and two from Nagoya Station, so it makes an easy base.
Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER
Landmark · Sakae
Nearly empty before sunset, with an outdoor rooftop open to the air.
Osu Shotengai
Shopping · Osu
Many shops close early in the evening, so arrive earlier to enjoy the streets.
Yabaton
Restaurant · Meieki
The miso is fairly light, so fans of deep red miso may find it a little unsatisfying; it is easy to enter solo.
Osu Kannon
Temple · Osu
Toyota Automobile Museum
Museum · Nagakute
A 5-minute walk from Geidai-dori station; worth a visit even if you are not into cars.
Nagoya Umaimon Dori
Restaurant · Nagoya Station
The go-to spot if you want local food but are not sure what to eat.
Nagoya Castle
Historic site · Naka-ku
With the main keep closed, the original Inuyama Castle is suggested as an alternative.
Inuyama Castle
Historic site · Inuyama
Less than 30 minutes from Nagoya; ladder-like steep stairs lead to a top floor with an outdoor view.
Inuyama Castle Town
Neighborhood · Inuyama
Look for gluten-free brown rice baumkuchen, with free samples offered.
Japan Monkey Centre
Museum · Inuyama
Buses run only a few times a day and not in winter, so a car or taxi is recommended; the island is open 11-12 and 1-2.
Noritake Garden
Museum · Nishi-ku
Close to Nagoya Station, so it is handy for killing time before a Shinkansen.
