Located on Japan's main island, Nagoya is a centre for Samurai culture, manufacturing, and unique regional cuisine, and truly has something for everyone.
Near our Nagoya hotels, go bird-watching at Fujimae Tidal Flat, and observe killer whales and penguins at the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium. You can warm up at the hot springs at Nagashima-onsen, and don't miss the Nagoya Agricultural Centre, famous for its array of organic foods and weeping plum trees. If you're travelling with kids bring the family on a visit to the Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Gardens featuring exotic wildlife and beautiful vegetation.
Fans of Japanese history can explore Samurai culture at Nagoya Castle, and learn about local history at the Nagoya City Art Museum. Other top museums for the arts near our hotels include the Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Atsuta Shrine. There, you can marvel at the sacred sword believed to have been wielded by legendary hero Yamatotakeru-no-mikoto. And don't miss the exhibits at the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology for an educational experience of the automotive manufacturing progression.
Sample the local speciality of red miso in udon noodle miso soup, or try some miso-katsu, fried pork cutlets dipped in red miso sauce. After dinner, browse large department stores and underground shopping arcades in the bustling Sakae area, or spend some time perusing the hand-made goods at Takayama, only a short drive from our nearby Nagoya hotels.
