Top 10 Things to DO in NAGOYA Japan plus Toyota Stadium

671K views · 20 min · 2019

Open on YouTube

17 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

  1. Yabaton

    Restaurant · Meieki

    The waraji set brings two cutlets in two sauces with cabbage, rice and miso soup; a full English menu is available.

  2. Osu Shotengai

    Shopping · Osu

    Likened to a mix of Shimokitazawa and Ameyoko, and the best spot for old-school thrift shopping.

  3. Yanagibashi Central Market

    Market · Meieki

    Come in the morning, since most shops close by midday. Mostly locals shop here, so prices are local.

  4. Nagoya Castle

    Historic site · Naka-ku

  5. Hommaru Palace

    Palace · Naka-ku

    Restoration took 10 years.

  6. Kinshachi Yokocho

    Street food · Naka-ku

    Recommended picks are miso nikomi udon, hitsumabushi and a Yabaton branch.

  7. Yamamotoya Sohonke

    Restaurant · Naka-ku · brief mention

    Recommended for miso nikomi udon at its Kinshachi Yokocho location.

  8. Toyota Automobile Museum

    Museum · Nagakute

    Exhibits include an early steam-powered car and a rare limited model with only 500 units sold.

  9. Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

    Museum · Nishi-ku · brief mention

    This is the pick for company history; the Automobile Museum is better for seeing cars.

  10. Toyota Stadium

    Landmark · Toyota City

    An inside restaurant serves set meals for about ¥1,000, with river and bridge views on one side and the pitch on the other.

  11. Nagashima Resort

    Day trip · Kuwana, Mie Prefecture

    Shuttle buses run from Nagoya.

  12. Nagashima Spa Land

    Activity · Kuwana, Mie Prefecture

    Steel Dragon is billed as the world's longest coaster and Acrobat as the largest flying coaster.

  13. Yuami no Shima

    Activity · Kuwana, Mie Prefecture · brief mention

    Hot stone treatments are available.

  14. Jazz Dream Nagashima

    Shopping · Kuwana, Mie Prefecture

    One section focuses on local Japanese brands.

  15. Kariya Highway Oasis

    Landmark · Kariya

    The newer side is much less crowded than the original building. Alcohol is not sold.

  16. Satsuki and Mei's House

    Landmark · Nagakute · brief mention

  17. Sumiyoshi

    Street food · Nagoya Station

    Platform 3 on the local side is less busy and also serves fried tempura; a dark miso kishimen is on the menu.

More Nagoya vlogs

Japan · City guide

What to do in Nagoya

All 104 places in Nagoya