Discovering Nagoya's Hidden Gems ( Japan )

19 places in this vlog

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1. 0:18

   Nagoya Castle

   🏛️ Historic site · Naka-ku

   The golden shachihoko on the rooftop is singled out as the castle's signature feature.

2. 0:33

   Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER

   🏢 Landmark · Sakae

   Formerly known as Nagoya TV Tower.

3. 0:48

   Osu Shotengai

   🛍️ Shopping · Osu

4. 1:04

   SCMaglev and Railway Park

   🏛️ Museum · Kinjo Futo

   Pitched as a paradise for train enthusiasts.

5. 1:20

   Tokugawa-en

   🌳 Park · Higashi-ku

   Recommended for quiet, reflective strolls around the pond.

6. 1:35

   Atsuta Jingu

   ⛩️ Temple · Atsuta-ku

7. 2:07

   Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

   🏛️ Museum · Nishi-ku

   Not just about cars: the textile machinery exhibits are a key part.

8. 2:41

   Noritake Garden

   🏛️ Museum · Nishi-ku

9. 2:56

   Arimatsu

   🏛️ Historic site · Midori-ku

   Visitors can watch artisans at work creating shibori patterns.

10. 3:10

    Nagoya Noh Theater

    🚡 Activity · Sannomaru, Naka-ku

11. 3:24

    Sakae

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Naka-ku

    Recommended as the place for an evening out.

12. 3:49

    Nagoya City Science Museum

    🏛️ Museum · Sakae

13. 4:09

    Meiji Mura

    🏛️ Museum · Inuyama

14. 4:55

    Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

    🚡 Activity · Minato-ku

15. 5:08

    Shirotori Garden

    🌳 Park · Atsuta-ku

16. 6:21

    Endoji Shotengai

    🛍️ Shopping · Nishi-ku

17. 6:38

    Design Center Building

    🏢 Landmark · Sakae

18. 6:54

    Legoland Japan

    🚡 Activity · Kinjo Futo, Minato-ku

    Recommended as a full family day out.

19. 7:08

    Midland Square Sky Promenade

    🏢 Landmark · Meieki

    The views are said to be especially magical at night.