Attractions

The New Year holiday period, known as “Oshogatsu” in Japan, is one of the most important and widely celebrated occasions in Japanese culture. It is a major holiday in Japan, and many citizens return to their hometowns to celebrate it with their families. As a result, public transportation tends to be crowded and a lot...Read More

Did you know that the Japanese archipelago contains almost 7,000 total islands, only 430 of which are inhabited? Located a short distance from Nagoya is Sakushima, a crab-shaped island home to amazing seafood and a number of modern art installations that you are able to touch, sit on and crawl all over. Sakushima, also known...Read More

Japan has many spectacular winter illuminations each year, in fact, a lot of great ones can be found in Nagoya. Many have a Christmas theme with Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and raindeer, so they usually end by January.  But one of the greatest winter illuminations in Japan can be found not far from Nagoya and...Read More

Many people that come to Japan don’t visit Nagoya, simply because they’ve heard that there is nothing to do here.  However, you would be surprised by all the things you can do here! Just for starters, we’ve put together a list of some of our top things do do in Nagoya, but we assure there...Read More

See the past, present, and future through Nagoya architecture. Japan has some fascinating architecture. Kyoto is famous for its traditional temples and buildings, while Tokyo is renowned for its ultramodern cityscapes and awe-inspiring skyscrapers that dominate its skyline.  Nagoya is very much a mixture of the two. It is quickly developing new high-rise apartment buildings...Read More

Traveling with kids adds an extra challenge to all travel plans. You need to find activities that are interesting to your little ones because many probably won’t want to see the same attractions that adults do. This post highlights the top things to do in and around Nagoya with your family. It is filled with...Read More

Nagoya Castle is probably the most popular tourist destination in the city. There isn’t a guidebook or website about the city that doesn’t mention this impressive and beautiful landmark. And rightly so, the castle is a central part of Nagoya’s history and even influences the present. The History of Nagoya is the History of Nagoya...Read More

Japan is one of the few countries that recognizes the fact that many people like to spend some time watching aircraft and airports in action. The Japanese airports are far from being only transportation hubs and the Chubu Centrair International Airport is no exception. Runway view of Chubu Centrair International Airport Chubu Centrair International Airport,...Read More

Are you planning a trip to Nagoya and staying at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel? Lucky you! Not only is the hotel itself a luxurious place to stay (check out our in-depth article about it), but it also boasts a prime location connected to Nagoya Station with many tourist attractions nearby. In this article, we...Read More

Are you a train enthusiast, or just looking for a fun family outing in Nagoya? Look no further than SCMaglev and Railway Park, a fascinating museum dedicated to Japan’s high-speed bullet trains and the future of railway technology. Top Attractions That Make a Visit to SCMaglev and Railway Park So Special Full-Scale Trains Exhibits Trains...Read More