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Nagoya

Japan's manufacturing heartland — Nagoya Castle and unique food culture.

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35.1815°N, 136.9066°E

ABOUT

The largest city in the Chubu region and the heart of Japan's manufacturing industry, led by Toyota's automotive cluster. Also known for its distinctive "Nagoya meshi" food culture — miso katsu, hitsumabushi, and tebasaki chicken wings.

WHERE TO STAY

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THINGS TO DO

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CITY DATA

PopulationPOPULATION

Approx. 2,320,000 (largest city in the Chubu region)

AreaAREA

326.45 km²

ClimateCLIMATE

Humid subtropical climate — hot, humid summers and dry winters, annual rainfall: approx. 1,500mm

TransportTRANSPORT

AIRPORTChubu Centrair International Airport (→ Nagoya Station: ~30 min by limited express)

SHINKANSENNagoya Station (Tokaido / Sanyo Shinkansen)

LOCALJR, Nagoya Municipal Subway, Meitetsu, Kintetsu, Aonami Line

SightsSIGHTS

Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine, Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Osu Shopping Street, SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

GETTING TO NAGOYA

From Tokyo~1 h 40 m · ≈ ¥11,300

Tokaido Shinkansen

From Shin-Osaka~50 m · ≈ ¥6,700

Tokaido Shinkansen

From Kyoto~35 m · ≈ ¥5,900

Tokaido Shinkansen

From Takayama~2 h 20 m · ≈ ¥6,000

Limited Express Hida

Fares are one-way estimates. If you are hopping between several cities by shinkansen, a Japan Rail Pass can come out cheaper than paying per trip — check whether the maths works for your route.