Nagoya

3 minute walk from Meitetsu Sako Stn (Nagoya line), 10-minute walk from exit 2, Subway: Kamejima Station (Higashiyama Line)

Built on the site of one of Toyota's original loom factories, this museum tells the story of the Toyota corporation, from its beginnings as an industrial loom manufacturer to its transformation into one of the world's largest car…

a short walk from Subway Nagoyakō Stn. (Meikō line)

(site in Japanese) Large aquarium featuring a number of different marine environments, including killer whales.

Jingūmae station

This shrine houses the sacred Kusanagi no mitsurugi (草薙神剣) sword, one of the three Imperial regalia of Japan — but unfortunately nobody but the emperor and a few high priests get to see it.

Jingūnishi station, located relatively near Atsuta Shrine

In this Japanese garden you can see and feed koi fish in large ponds, take a look at the tea ceremony house, and also view the beautiful waterfall.

a short walk from Shiyakusho stn. (Meijo Line)

Watch the big boys of Japanese sumo battle it out in Nagoya. An annual tradition. Tickets are generally available at the counter unless it is the first or last day. Ticket prices start and up.

Parade: Osu Kannon (Tsurumai line) exit 1, World Cosplay Championship: Oasis 21, Sakae stn. exit 4A

An otaku's dream come true. Watch as anime fans from around the world dress up as their favorite characters and parade around the streets of Nagoya.

across from JR Nagoya Stn. (Subway: Nagoya Stn.)

On the 5th floor of the towering Midland Square building, this complex boasts 7 screens with stadium seating, and shows a range of popular Hollywood and Japanese mainstream movies.

Nagoya Castle, Subway: Shiyakusho stn.

A traditional-style summer festival, complete with lanterns, numerous styles of traditional bon-odori (盆踊り) circle dancing (to honour family ancestors), festival stalls, and a beer garden under an illuminated Nagoya castle.

Short walk from Osu Kannon Stn (Tsurumai line) exit 1

Yearly street festival held in the shopping streets around Osu Kannon temple. Featuring live stage performances, street performers, Brazilian samba parade and cosplay parade.

tours meet just outside Exit 4 of Kurokawa Station on the Nagoya City Subway Meijo Line

Offers cycle rentals and tours of Nagoya in English.

Subway: Kurumamichi Stn. (Sakura-dori line). 5 minute walk west of Exit 1 (towards Sakae) on N side of Sakura Dori street

Excellent high-class Italian food (like seafood risotto, broccoli pasta or herb-stuffed pork rolls), but also delicious oven-baked pizzas. All this in three superbly furnished rooms.

SW of Shinsakae subway stn. (Higashiyama line)

Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant and bar operated by Mexican-born and American-raised owner Rudy and his wife Takako. Features a variety of Mexican dishes and a selection of premium tequilas.

10-min walk from South Exit of JR Ozone Station (JR Chuo line). 15 min. walk from Exit 3 of Ozone Subway Station (Meijo line).

This eatery serves Japanese-French cuisine with views of the beautiful Tokugawa-en Japanese gardens located next door.

SW of Yabacho subway stn. (Meijo line)

The place to try another Nagoya specialty - misokatsu, pork cutlet with red miso. The standard set is teppan tonkatsu, and it comes to your table on a sizzling hotplate over a bed of shredded cabbage; then a special person performs the…

1F Kanayama station (North Exit)

Serves up basic curry and donburi dishes, including a decent misokatsu with coffee/tea, orwith miso soup and pickles.

near Fureai Plaza in the Osu shopping district, to the giant manekineko statue's left (your right if you are facing the statue)

It's a nice little taco shop that will run you per taco. They also have a nice selection of international beers.

very close to Sakae station

Huge capsule hotel right in the middle of Sakae. Excellent spa facilities, clean and cheap. Booking online might be a problem; look it up on a map and just show up. Credit cards accepted. Very limited English understood.

Kanayama subway station, exit 6. Turn right at Daiei, left at Coco, look for the blue-and-white Japanese sign

This business hotel was built in 2005 and has very clean rooms; in-room internet access and breakfast is included. The staff has some limited English ability./10,800/13,000 for single/small double/double.

Sakae subway station, exit 2, one block forward

This business hotel is in the middle of the Sakae dining and shopping district. The rooms are comparatively clean and the staff speaks English; internet access is included./single.

near Meido-cho, where the North-South freeway joins with the East-West counterpart. English directions supplied by the hostel are unclear; best advice is to grab a map from the tourist center. Kyoya is labelled. About a 15-minute walk from JR Nagoya station

Awesome ryokan-style hostel with a great vibe. Offers internet access, air conditioning, and security lockers. The hostel has a nice garden in the background and an onsen-style bath.

The popular no-frills Toyoko Inn chain operates six hotels in Nagoya. Toyoko Inn Club members can check in from 15:00.

Nagoya train station, Shinkansen side, cross street 1 block south of Bic Camera, pass one alley, then turn left

This business hotel is a few blocks from train station on a street lined with business hotels. The rooms are very small; internet access is included if you have an Ethernet cable./single,/twin.