5 Must-See Places in Nagoya, Japan | One Day City Tour

9 places in this vlog

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1. 0:40

   JR Central Towers

   🏢 Landmark · Meieki

   The underground area beneath the station is big enough to shop and relax for hours without going above ground.

2. 1:40

   Sakae

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Naka-ku

   Two metro stops from Nagoya Station, it comes alive at night with nightclubs, bars and live music venues.

3. 1:50

   Oasis 21

   🏢 Landmark · Sakae

   The area regularly hosts cultural events, concerts and festivals.

4. 2:09

   Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER

   🏢 Landmark · Sakae

   Just a few steps from Oasis 21, so the two are easy to visit together.

5. 3:07

   Osu Shotengai

   🛍️ Shopping · Osu

   A top spot for alternative fashion, with vintage clothing, secondhand stores and costume shops.

6. 3:43

   Osu Kannon

   ⛩️ Temple · Osu

   Its library holds ancient texts, including one of Japan's oldest collections of Buddhist scriptures.

7. 5:05

   Nagoya Castle

   🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku

   Check ahead whether the main keep is open, as it can close due to earthquakes; the gardens and tea are still worth it.

8. 5:58

   Hommaru Palace

   🏰 Palace · Naka-ku

   A worthwhile alternative if the main castle building is closed.

9. 6:21

   Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

   🏛️ Museum · Nishi-ku

   About a 15-minute walk from Nagoya Station; not the same as Toyota's other museum outside the city.