This is our complete Nagoya series in one place: every travel guide and hotel recommendation we have published for central Japan’s largest city. Use it as your starting point, then explore each guide for the detail.

Nagoya Travel Guides

• Nagoya Travel Guide: Castle, Shrine and City — the overview and trip planner.
• Nagoya Castle: The City’s Golden Landmark
• Atsuta Shrine: Nagoya’s Sacred Forest
• Sakae: Nagoya’s Downtown and Nightlife
• Day Trips from Nagoya: Inuyama, Toyota and More

Where to Stay in Nagoya

• Where to Stay in Nagoya: Station Area Hotels — best for transport.
• Where to Stay in Nagoya: Sakae Hotels — downtown and nightlife.

Planning Your Trip

Nagoya rewards one or two days: the castle and Atsuta Shrine by day, Sakae by night, and a day trip to Inuyama or the museums if time allows. It also makes an excellent hub for Takayama, Ise and the Kiso Valley. Together, the guides above cover everything you need to plan the journey.