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[url=http://www.city.nagoya.jp/global/en/]Nagoya[/url] (名古屋) is the capital and largest city of [wiki=8c11b22ec32974734b28abbb6c7141fd]Aichi[/wiki] prefecture, in the [wiki=4fc17f2cf0c97e7307fcf804e13bdbc5]Chubu[/wiki] region of [wiki=1de86fd1895b2d3b6f6c44846abace43]Honshu[/wiki].

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The hub of the Aichi region, Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after [wiki=62413a57c5e3dc51177995fa175d3286]Tokyo[/wiki], [wiki=964ba3c4bd69b63da15c2f02790dd68f]Yokohama[/wiki] and [wiki=0d70a380fe641d8206c6d43c185b9c23]Osaka[/wiki] and one of the nation's major economic centers. In terms of manufacturing, as home to automaking giants Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors.
In this region, the historical samurai and ninja culture has evolved. And now it is the center of automobile manufacturing and aircraft manufacturing industry in Japan . Toyota Group to have especially in developing the car industry and heavy industry , which is representative , once even superior fighter produced Mitsubishi aircraft represented by Zero fighter, is now producing a Japanese-made jetliner [wiki=7688b4fa2ee3cd4902a5a794ccae18e7]MRJ[/wiki] in this area there .
Everyone Boeing airliner that has been riding for coming to Japan is also so. Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft wing , various components are manufactured in Aichi Prefecture . These components are transported to the United States from Centrair International Airport in dedicated cargo planes, such as the B787 aircraft in Seattle assembly plant is completed . These industrial products have contributed to that people around the world to a fun trip.
if you do decide to stick around, there are plenty of car-related attractions, a restored castle, an ancient shrine and surprisingly happening nightlife.
- History
  
  Now a modern metropolis, Nagoya gets its name from an old manor called Nagono which was built in the area in the 12th century. The manor prospered for two hundred years, and people began to refer to the area by the manor's name. Over time, the pronunciation of the Chinese characters in the name "Nagono" shifted to "Nagoya", by which the city is now known.
  
  Three famous local figures later helped to put Nagoya firmly on the map of Japan. Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu all hailed from around Nagoya, and all shared the ambitious goal of unifying Japan under one government. Tokugawa finally succeeded in 1603 after winning in the Battle of Sekigahara, and established the Tokugawa Shogunate, which would rule Japan for another 250 years.
  
  Soon after uniting the country, Tokugawa Ieyasu ordered the construction of Nagoya Castle for his son. He then ordered the people of nearby Kiyosu (on the outskirts of Nagoya) to move to the area around the castle, and a town soon came into being. Cotton, ceramics and timber were the main industries as the town as it grew into a small city.
  
  Following Japan's opening to the world during the Meiji era, Nagoya rapidly industrialized and established transportation links with the rest of Japan that would allow it to easily export its goods. During World War I, Nagoya became known for its foundries as well as its machinery and heavy industry exports, which would continue to grow throughout the 1930's.
  
  The 1920's marked the beginnings of the automotive industry in Nagoya, which continues in importance to the current day. At the heart of the industry is the Toyota Motor Corporation. Starting from humble beginnings as a loom-making company, Toyota entered into the automobile business in the 1930s. It is now the world's largest automaker, and continues to dominate the local economy along with the car-making giants Honda and Mitsubishi.
  
  During World War II, much of Nagoya's manufacturing infrastructure turned to the production of military goods, making it a prime target for bombing raids. Almost 25% of the city was destroyed during the war, with almost half the population fleeing to the countryside to avoid the attacks.
  
  The end of the war marked a new start for Nagoya. Car-friendly wide streets and boulevards were bulldozed through the rubble of war, making for the city of today.
  
  Nagoya now ranks as one of the nation's economic powerhouses, and is home to the head offices of Toyota Motor Corporation, Brother Industries, Daido Steel, Makita, Denso Corporation, INAX, Suzuki Motor, Honda Motor, Noritake, NGK Insulators, Olympus Optical, Yamaha and many others. Unlike other parts of Japan, which borrowed heavily for elaborate and expensive public works projects in the bubble years of the 1980's, ketchi (cheap) Nagoya held to a pay-as-you-go philosophy, and has not been as adversely affected by the post-bubble recession as other major centres.
  
  The booming economy has also brought many foreigners to the area, and the region now hosts a thriving community of Japanese-descent Brazilian immigrants, who help to keep the wheels of the local economy spinning. With its strong economy and growing population, Nagoya is a city to watch in the coming years.
- Climate
  
  Nagoya's climate varies greatly throughout the year, with average temperatures ranging from a low of 4°C (39.2°F) in January to a high of 35°C (95°F) in August. The city is known for its incredibly hot and humid summers like many cities in Japan, with high temperatures routinely above 30°C (86°F)in August, so those with an aversion to heat would be better off visiting in the milder temperatures of the spring or autumn.
- Orientation
  
  While divided into 16 different wards or ku (区), the focal points of this sprawling agglomeration are Nagoya Station (名古屋駅) to the north, Sakae (栄) to the east and Kanayama (金山) to the south.
- Tourist Information
  
  Operates three tourist information centers across the city:
  
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Get in
- By plane
  
  [wiki=ce24e3796ff1a93ef581f14b234a5bd3]Chubu Centrair International Airport[/wiki] (中部国際空港 Chūbu Kokusai Kūkō), [wiki=53a577bb3bc587b0c28ab808390f1c9b]Japan[/wiki]'s third major international gateway, is on an artificial island 30 minutes south from the center of town. Facilities include two hotels, restaurants, a shopping concourse, and an onsen spa with views of the runways. Centrair opened in 2005, and this airport replaces the existing Nagoya airport, also taking over its IATA code NGO.
  
  The best way of connecting between Centrair Airport and central Nagoya is the Meitetsu Airport Line. The fastest trains are called "μSKY" (myuu-sukai) and depart for Nagoya every 30 minutes. The journey takes 28 minutes at a cost of ¥1200: the ¥850 regular fare plus the mandatory ¥350 first class charge, also called the μticket (ミューチケット　myuu-chiketto). Only first class cars are available on "μSKY" trains. Slower Limited Express trains, also operating every 30 minutes, offer both first class (reserved) and ordinary class (non-reserved) seating and take 37 minutes for the run to Nagoya.
  
  Note that Meitetsu trains are not free for JR Railpass riders.
- By train
  
  Nagoya is located along the Tokaido Shinkansen route between [wiki=62413a57c5e3dc51177995fa175d3286]Tokyo[/wiki] and [wiki=0d70a380fe641d8206c6d43c185b9c23]Osaka[/wiki]. To the west are [wiki=d5a309b689c911fc6e0288a4e96da4c3]Gifu[/wiki] and [wiki=492379b2b8f7ac3f7cc8e0ca6254f4b1]Kyoto[/wiki], and to the east are [wiki=79a85f1262dd6e7b374eb01cd454a95a]Hamamatsu[/wiki] and [wiki=cbcfaeb59de1a73e27139139ab71793e]Shizuoka[/wiki].
  
  *A one-way ride from Tokyo is about 1 hour, 40 minutes via Nozomi (¥10780) and between 1 3/4 and 2 hours via Hikari (¥10580).
  
  *From [wiki=492379b2b8f7ac3f7cc8e0ca6254f4b1]Kyoto[/wiki], Nagoya is reachable in 36 minutes via Nozomi (¥5640) and between 36 and 55 minutes via Hikari or Kodama (¥5440).
  
  *From the Shin-Osaka station in Osaka, Nagoya is 53 minutes away via Nozomi (¥6380) and between 53 and 70 minutes away via Hikari or Kodama (¥6180).
  
  Thru Nozomi trains from western Japan reach Nagoya from [wiki=6a954cc6ab6730a93ce523fd7efb4cd4]Okayama[/wiki] (1 hr 40 mins, ¥10980), [wiki=853cfbf8cc7335320da12e9de6287da8]Hiroshima[/wiki] (2 hrs 20 mins, ¥13830) and Hakata station in [wiki=f5d540492523ba1f8e1516239c6b60fb]Fukuoka[/wiki] (3 hrs 20 mins, ¥18030). It is slightly longer via the Hikari service; you will need to change trains at least once, either at Okayama, Shin-Kobe, or Shin-Osaka.
  
  If you wish to sacrifice travel speed for savings, you can take advantage of the Puratto Kodama Ticket (ぷらっとこだまエコノミープラン Puratto Kodama Economi Puran) [url=http://www.jrtours.co.jp/kodama/]](in Japanese), which offers a discount for Kodama services if you purchase at least one day in advance. You get a reserved seat and a complimentary drink on board. A ticket to Nagoya costs ¥8100 from Tokyo (3 hours; 2 trains per hour), ¥4100 from Kyoto (1 hour; 1 train per hour) and ¥4200 from Shin-Osaka (1 1/4 hours; 1 train per hour). A few early-morning Kodama trains cannot be used with this ticket.
  
  Nagoya also serves as the terminal point for the hourly Wide View Shinano, a limited express train that runs from the mountain resort towns of [[Nagano[/url]] and [wiki=36e30885265c3cd8727b6ef55d4e3eaf]Matsumoto[/wiki]. Nagoya is reached in 3 hours and 2 hours, respectively.
  
  Local trains from Tokyo take about 6 hours at a cost of ¥6090, requiring several train changes along the way. However, trips on local trains are more valuable if you purchase and use a [wiki=396fe304f7cda3aa9568d3ae3f9bf040]Seishun 18 Ticket[/wiki] during the valid time period: as low as ¥2300 per person if five people travel together. Otherwise, consider using a bus starting from ¥5000, or step up to the bullet train for ¥7900 using the Puratto Kodama Ticket.
  
  Remember that the Japan Rail Pass covers all journeys described above, EXCEPT for Nozomi trains.
  
  Nagoya is also served by the Meitetsu (名鉄）[url=http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/english/]]and Kintetsu (近鉄）[url=http://www.kintetsu.jp/english/trans/index.html[/url]]private railways. If coming to Nagoya from [[Osaka[/url]], a travel option that comes cheaper than the Shinkansen is a Kintetsu limited express service called the Urban Liner (アーバンライナー), which runs out of Namba station. The Urban Liner departs at 0 and 30 minutes past the hour, covering the journey in as little as two hours, but at a cost of ¥4150 each way. (The shinkansen, by comparison, makes the run from Shin-Osaka to Nagoya in under an hour for ¥5670). Japan Rail Passes are not valid for the Urban Liner.
- By bus
  
  As Nagoya is a major city, there are many day and overnight buses which run between Nagoya and other locations throughout Japan, which can be a cheaper alternative than the shinkansen or local trains.
  
  From Tokyo, bus runs to Nagoya are frequent, using either the Tomei Expressway along the southern coast or the Chuo Expressway through the central part of the country. Trips take approximately 6-9 hours depending on the route and stops.
  
  The following are among the major bus services available between Tokyo and Nagoya: (Current as of March, 2012)
- By boat
  
  Taiheiyo Ferry (太平洋フェリー) [url=http://www.taiheiyo-ferry.co.jp/]](Japanese) +81-52-398-1023. Offers overnight car ferries to [[Sendai[/url]] (21 hrs 40 mins) and [wiki=55973862cee1e9bee5295461bb1562d4]Tomakomai[/wiki] in southern [wiki=eed3160741538357c567dfe965467bfc]Hokkaido[/wiki] (40 hrs) on the SS Ishikari and SS Kitakami from the Nagoya Ferry Terminal [url=http://www.nptc.or.jp/ferry/index.html]](Japanese).
  
  Getting there: Ferry terminal is located south of Noseki stn (野跡駅) on the JR Aonami line (あおなみ線 Aonami-sen）. Get off at the station and board a city bus bound for Feri futo (フェリーふ頭) bus stop (takes 7 to 10 mins). Shuttle bus also available from the downtown Meitetsu Bus Center (名鉄バスセンター） next to Nagoya Station. Bus departs from 4F, platform 2 at 5:20PM and arrives at the ferry terminal at around 5:55PM. For further details, check out ferry website [http://www.taiheiyo-ferry.co.jp/noriba/nagoya.html[/url] (Japanese)
Get around
Nagoya is a big automotive industry center and it shows. The street network is extensive and even downtown locations can easily be reached by car. On the downside, trains and subways are less convenient than in Tokyo or Kansai, and more expensive. For those travelling with a JR Rail Pass, note that the train network doesn't have many stations in the city and you'll probably find yourself using the bus or subway a lot, something your pass won't cover.
- By subway
  
  There are 6 main subway lines:
  *The red Sakuradōri Line (桜通線) curves southwest from Nagoya Station.
  
  *The purple Meijō Line (名城線) runs in a loop around the eastern side of the city, connecting Sakae and Kanayama; the Meikō Line (名港線) spur branches from Kanayama to Nagoya Port.
  
  *The yellow Higashiyama Line (東山線) connects Nagoya, Fushimi, Sakae and [wiki=b8da66b5aa9b3a07704bf6d4a142ac09]Fujigaoka[/wiki].
  
  *The blue Tsurumai Line (鶴舞線) connects Fushimi and Osu Kannon, then goes south to Akaike station. From there, it is possible to transfer to the Meitetsu Toyota line which leads to [wiki=53092a17afa460689ca931f0d459e399]Toyota[/wiki].
  
  *The pink Kamiiida Line (上飯田線) connects Heian-dōri and Kamiiida. From Kamiiida, it is possible to transfer to the Meitetsu Komaki line which leads to [wiki=267952406a43cf45dfe44c0c086632e6]Inuyama[/wiki].
  
  Subways run every several minutes between about 5:30AM until about 12:30AM. Fares range from ¥200 to ¥320. One day passes can be bought for ¥600 (bus), ¥740 (subway), and ¥850 (bus & subway).
  
  On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays you can also take advantage of the cheaper Donichi-Eco-Kippu (ドニチエコきっぷ） one-day subway ticket which offers unlimited subway travel for ¥600. Please note that this pass is often not available from subway ticket machines and may have to be purchased in person from a station employee at the ticket gate.
  
  City transportation one day passes also offer discounted entry at various attractions in Nagoya, including Nagoya Castle and the Toyota Museum.
  
  Wifi access is available in most subway stations. More information about public transportation in Nagoya can be found on the official website of the Nagoya Transportation Bureau [http://www.kotsu.city.nagoya.jp/english/index.html].
- By taxi
  
  Taxis are a viable option in this car city, especially as the basic fee is only ¥480 (compared to ¥710 in Tokyo or Yokohama). The catch is that the basic fee only takes you 1.3km compared to 2km in most other parts of Japan. But for shorter distances within the city, a taxi is not only much more convenient than descending to those dark unappealing subway stations, but (from 2 persons) also as cheap as the subway.
See
(site in Japanese) Large aquarium featuring a number of different marine environments.

*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 the world's largest car manufacturers. Includes large loom machinery and car display halls as well as a hands-on "Technoland" with interactive science exhibits. Museum also includes a library, video library with personal viewing booths, restaurant, cafe and gift shop. Displays, brochures and audioguides available in English and several other languages. Barrier-free access for disabled visitors. FREESPOT Wi-Fi access available.

*Collection of 2,000 works including pieces by Modigliani, Laurencin, and Utrillo, as well as those of local artists, such as Takanori Ogisu and Tamiji Kitagawa.

* Trumpeted as a famous landmark, particularly the two golden carp (金の鯱 kin-no-shachi) on the roof. The original castle was home to Oda Nobunaga, one of Japan's famous warlords. Largely destroyed during the war, the current castle is a concrete replica of the original, and was completed in 1959. The Castle houses an interesting museum (no flash photography on 1st floor), observation deck and surrounding gardens.

* Atsuta Shrine (熱田神宮 Atsuta Jingū), 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. There are some 4,400 other artifacts on the grounds though and the shrine hosts some 70 festivals every year.

* Large collection of cars from many countries and manufacturers, up until about 1980. About 1/4 of the collection is dedicated to post-war Japanese cars. Restaurant on-site.

* Like any world-class art museum, the MFA in Boston, USA has far more in its archives than it can reasonably display. This sister institution is one way to make the most of the extensive collection.

* Nittaiji Temple (日泰寺), 1-1 Hohocho, Chikusa-ku, tel. +81-52-751-2121, [http://kikuko.web.infoseek.co.jp/english/nittai-ji.html]. Among the 165,000 square metres of temple grounds is the 15-metre Gandala-style Taian Pagoda, which houses relics of the Buddha that were presented to Japan by the king of Thailand.
This temple was built in 1904 at Nagoya, Achi, Japan by professor Chuta Itto of Tokyo University. In addition, Nittai-ji Temple is also a symbol of good companionship between Thailand and Japan. It combines the various denominations together in one place. Moreover, there are many interesting things in the temple. The first part is about its history. Nittai-ji Temple was built due to Thailand’s King Rama V because he gave the relics of the Buddha to Buddhists in Japan and this makes we was intimate between two country. Especially, the monasteries of Thailand. Since 1993 when the monasteries of Thailand went to Japan, they also visited the temple. For example, King Bhumipol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit also went to Nittai-ji Temple in 1987 for celebrating 100 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Japan. The second part is about the importance of Nittai-ji Temple. Chulalongkorn Day on October 23 of each year. Thai officers and the Japanese community will make an offering to the King Rama Monument V for memorial obligation. In addition, the embassy of Thailand in Tokyo consulate general in Osaka with honorary consulate of Nagoya was also the organizers for bowing to commemorate for 100 years of the death of King Rama V. Although, many people may not know this temple, it is very important for Thailand and Japan. From the above example of interesting parts of Nittai-ji Temple, those are just some parts of all.

* Shirakawa Park. Beautiful trees, Nagoya Science and Modern Art Museums. South of Fushimi subway station.

* Displays some treasures of the Tokugawa family. Located next door to the beautiful Tokugawa-en Japanese gardens (additional admission charge required).

* Koshoji Temple was established in the 17th century by the Tokugawa family. The temple hosts the annual "1,000 Lantern Festival." There are numerous restaurants and universities surrounding the Koshoji Temple area.

* Formerly the Suemori Castle, the present day Shrine hosts festivals that feature Japanese dance and music.

* Dating back to the 16th century, this temple features a statue of the seated Buddha and has many ties to Hindu religion, particularly a temple honoring the Goddess Saraswati, who is honored in a Benzaiten Festival every May 7-8. Toganji also contains a huge wood block said to purge past sins if touched with one hand.

* Located in the city centre, this museum houses samurai armory and weaponry.

*This small temple is the oldest building in Nagoya, with original construction on the site dating from the Heian Period (8th century). Despite several fires which destroyed older portions of the temple, the Tahoto pagoda on site remains intact after 472 years.

*Founded in the Kamakura era (1192-1333), this temple was moved to its current location by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. The present main temple on the site was reconstructed in 1970. Check out the main hall or buy an お守り (omamori) charm in the gift shop for good luck. The grounds in front of the temple are host to a small flea market twice every month.

*Hour long (two including museum time and bus trip time) tour of the Toyota factory. Includes welding and assembly areas. The on-site museum covers the history of Toyota, the production processes (Just-in-time, Kanban, etc.) and recent model cars.
- Sakae
  
  Standing 180 metres tall, the Nagoya TV Tower is Japan's oldest - predating even the Tokyo Tower. Take an elevator to the 100m-high sky balcony for great views of Hisaya-odori park and Sakae. Under the tower is a small terrace with tables and a number of small food stands.
  * Nice trees and fountains, Nagoya TV Tower observation deck. On weekend afternoons and evenings, local musicians set up in and around the park and strut their stuff for the passers-by.
  *Collection features international and Japanese 20th century art, including works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Gustav Klimt, Paul Klee, Joan Miro, Max Ernst, German Expressionists, Surrealists and postwar US artists. Japanese collection features the art of Yuichi Takahashi, Ryuzaburo Umehara, Sotaro Yasui, Taikan Yokoyama, and Shunso Hishida. Two private collections donated to the museum also include Edo-period paintings and traditional crafts.
Do
Ride the gold and white Nagoya Sightseeing Bus Me-Guru [http://www.ncvb.or.jp/routebus/en/info/index.html] past many of the city's main attractions. Operates T-Su. Offers hop-on-hop-off hourly service from 9:30AM-5:30PM T-F, and every half hour on Sa-Su. Closed M, year-end holidays. Daypass: Adults ¥500, Children ¥250. (includes discount on featured attractions). Single ride: adults ¥200, children ¥100. Daypasses may be purchased getting on the bus. 1-day transport passes also accepted.

* Catch a traditional Japanese Noh play at the 'Nagoya Noh Theatre. (Subway: Shiyakusho stn.)

* Go for a jog (or a walk) around beautiful Meijo Park (名城公園 Meijo Koen), one of Nagoya's largest green spaces, and take in the great view of Nagoya Castle (Subway: Meijo-Koen station, Meijo line). Showers and lockers available.

* Higashiyama Park' (東山公園 Higashiyama-koen). (Higashiyama-koen station). Features a zoo, conservatory, monorail, roller coasters, "sky tower" and a great deal of open space.
- Events
  
  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 at ¥3,200 and up. The cheapest seats are fine for first-time sumo watchers and are not much worse than the ¥4,700 seats.
  
  * Yearly street festival held in the shopping streets around Osu Kannon temple. Featuring live stage performances, street performers, Brazilian samba parade and cosplay parade.
  
  * An otaku's dream come true. Watch as fans of Japanese animation from around the world dress up as their favorite anime characters and parade around the streets of Nagoya. The Summit culminates with the World Cosplay Championship (世界コスプレチャンピオンシップ Sekai-kosupure-championshippu) pitting teams from a number of countries as they show off their costumes and perform stage shows in tribute to their favourite Japanimation characters. Cheer on your nation's entry or just stare in wonderment at the strangeness of it all.
  
  * 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.
- Movies
  
  Located on the 5th floor of the towering Midland Square building, this complex has 7 screens with stadium seating, and shows a range of popular Hollywood and Japanese mainstream movies.
  
  * Located in a relatively new entertainment complex, this large cinema has 10 screens, stadium seating and shows a mix of Hollywood and mainstream Japanese films.
  
  * One of Nagoya's smallest theatres (with only 40 seats), the Cinémathèque shows a mix of foreign and art films (Japanese subtitles only), and contains a small cinema shop.
  
  * Downtown movie theatre showing foreign and Japanese art films (Subtitles in Japanese only.)
- Sports
  
  The Chunichi Dragons (中日ドラゴンズ　Chunichi-doragonzu) [url=http://www.dragons.jp/]](Japanese), winners of the 2008 Japan Series, play in the Central League of Japanese Professional Baseball. Check out one of their games at the Nagoya Dome [http://www.nagoya-dome.co.jp/[/url] (Japanese) in Ozone, northeast of downtown. (15 min walk E of JR Ozone stn. (Chuo line) via S exit, Subway: Nagoya-dome-mae-yada (Meijo line))
Buy
- Shopping Areas
  
  Osu Shopping Arcade, subway Osu Kannon exit 2 (straight ahead one block, turn left into the temple grounds and go straight on through the gravelled temple area). A series of old style shopping arcades packed with mom-and-pop stores, ¥100 shops, traditional crafts, used computers and a fantastic range of clothing stores. There is a little bit of everything. Osu is the shopping area and Osu Kannon the temple just to the west side. In fact, the shopping area extends from Osu Kannon temple in the west to Bansho-ji　(万松寺) temple and Otsu-dori　street (大津通り）in the east. Outside of the main shopping arcade, there are also a number of streets with a wide array of different specialty shops.
  **Akamon-dori (赤門通り）is known for the bright red banners hung along the street, and hosts a variety of stereo and electronics stores as well as used record shops. On the 28th of every month, Daikou-in temple (大光院）hosts a small temple festival（縁日 ennichi) on Akamon-dori with traditional street food stalls and lots of burning incense.
  **Otsu-dori (大津通り）marks the eastern boundary of the Osu shopping area. On the lively stretch of Otsu-dori north of Kamimaezu subway station you will find the Osu 301 Building (大須301). The building is known for its small dragon sculpture and Chinese theme, and contains a number of small shops. Continuing north on Otsu-dori, you will also find the small but funky Gatten-shouchi （合点承知） building, a mini-mall featuring fashion accessories, food stands and various fortune tellers.
  
  * Sakae offers good department store shopping, restaurants and night-life. Take a walk atop the rooftop promenade of the Oasis 21 shopping arcade and get a nice view of the TV Tower.
- Books
  
  Offers a reasonable selection of English books, magazines, and newspapers on the 3rd floor, including travel guidebooks, maps, a wide array of books on Japan, and Japanese language study materials.
  * Offers a corner with English books, magazines and newspapers. Features books on Japan plus a decent selection of current nonfiction titles and business books. A small selection of guidebooks are also available.
  * Formerly Mondo Books, this English second-hand bookstore and cafe lounge is run by two friendly and knowledgeable local expats and a fluently bilingual Japanese woman. Features a selection of affordable books on a variety of subjects and a cafe and event space. Offering service in English, Spanish and French.
- Electronics
  
  Best bets for cameras and electronics include Bic Camera, a massive 5 story camera and electronics megastore across the street from Nagoya station (on the Taiko-dori side). Osu Market also has a number of large and small electronics shops, including Goodwill (computers and peripherals - otaku culture fans will also want to check out the maid cafe in the basement), DOS Para and others. Unfortunately, some of the electronics shops in Osu (such as Goodwill) are not located on the main shopping streets, and you may have to ask around to find them. There are also two Eiden electronics superstores located in Fushimi and near JR Ozone stn on the JR Chuo Line.
Eat
Nagoya is big on miso, a sauce made from fermented soybeans and grain. You should not leave the city without trying misokatsu (味噌カツ), fried pork cutlet with a rich, red miso sauce on it.

The other Nagoya classic is shrimp tempura, particularly when wrapped up in rice and dried seaweed and turned into a handy portable package known as a tenmusu (天むす).

The city is also known for uirō (外郎）, a confectionery made out of rice flour and sugar; a little firmer than gelatin but not as sticky as mochi. Many different flavors are available, including red bean (小豆 azuki） and green tea (抹茶 matcha）.

Nagoya's noodle specialty is kishimen (きしめん), a flat, broad noodle often served in a miso or soy sauce broth. Available in most restaurant-gai in shopping centres or close to major railway stations.

Hitsumabushi （ひつまぶし）is an eel dish. Hitsumabushi is served with rice in a small box, and can be eaten three ways. First, just the eel and rice; second, with green onions and nori, and third, with tea or soup stock poured over it.
- Budget
  
  Café de Metro, 1F Kanayama station (North Exit). Serves basic curry and donburi dishes, including a decent misokatsu, for ¥480 with coffee/tea, or ¥680 with miso soup and pickles.
  
  * Jerry's UNO, Located 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 about 500 yen per taco. They also have a nice selection of international beers.
- Mid-range
  
  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.
  
  * Kanran aka Marche du Soleil, [http://www.passauto.com/13801005/]. European style restaurant, near Osu Kannon subway station. Plenty of vegetarian options on the (available in English) menu - the organic vegetable sticks and vegetable pizza are goods. Staff are friendly and speak a usable amount of English.
  
  * Yamamotoya Sōhonke (山本屋総本家), 25-9 Meieki, B1F Horinouchi Bldg (on Sakura-dori not far from Exit 6 of the Nagoya subway station). The home of the classic Nagoya miso dish nikomi udon, consisting of thick, chewy, handmade udon noodles served in boiling hot miso sauce/stock. Fairly pricy at ¥1200 for a basic bowl and rather difficult to eat - diners are provided with bibs to protect themselves from soup spray - but the effort is worth it.
  * French bistro operated by long time expat chef Jean-Luc Ravion, (member, Culinary Academy of France). Offers home-made ham, sausages and other traditional French food. Wine from the Loire also available.
- Splurge
  
  Nagoya's nouveaux riche are catered for by several luxury department stores and many first-class restaurants, which are sometimes difficult find for auto-less tourists.
  
  *Arena Venini. Chikusa-ku, Kiribayashi 1-4-1 Ikeshita Hills 1F, Tel: +81-52-757-5100. An outstanding yet small Italian restaurant in a very small on the street behind the Chikusa Ward office across the street from Ikeshita station.
  
  * 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. The main room is baroque-style with chandeliers and has not only a live pianist, but also a live opera singer every night (dress code for this room).
  
  * Serves Japanese-French cuisine, and offers views of the beautiful Tokugawa-en Japanese gardens located next door.
  
  *Five top-quality restaurants in the heart of Nagoya, Japan. From Italian cafe, Yakiniku, Sushi, to catered party events.
  
  * Located in the Nagoya TV tower, this restaurant offers continental European cuisine accompanied by great views of downtown Sakae.
Drink
Around Nagoya station, there are a lot of places for cheap drinking. Sakae is the big nightlife district, in a loose triangle formed by the Sakae, Yaba-cho and Osu Kannon stations. Sakae has a large red light district as well, but as with most of Japan, there's no sense of danger so don't worry about drifting around. There are countless izakayas around Kanayama station, both cheap chains and more upscale places.

If the bar and club scene is not for you, try Nagoya Friends [http://nagoyafriendsparty.net/] and their bimonthly international parties. Always a dynamic mix of foreigners and Japanese. At the party it's all you can drink and eat (~¥3000).

*Five top-quality restaurants in the heart of Nagoya, Japan. From Italian cafe, Yakiniku, Sushi, to catered party events.
- Bars
  
  An American sports bar that attracts a mixed crowd with live music on Sundays.
  
  * (Japanese) Known for its tebasaki (手羽先) fried chicken wings (one of Nagoya's specialties), this seemingly ubiquitous chain of izakayas is one of Nagoya's favorites. English menu available.
  * Located near the Hilton hotel, Cigar Club Kanou offers food, drink and a wide array of cigars (with a walk-in humidor.)
  
  * The Hub, [http://www.pub-hub.com]. This nationwide chain of affordable British-style pubs has three locations across the city, offering cocktails, bar food/pub grub, an English menu and some basic service in English.
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  *Shinchan (しんちゃん) This is a chain izakaya located all around Nagoya. They sell great chicken wings and mugs of beer for 320 yen.
  **Kanayama Washington Hotel plaza 2nd floor. TEL: 0120-29-5688
  **Sakae Located just a few doors away from iD Bar. TEL: 0120-77-1868
- Nightclubs
  
  Nagoya has some good clubs. A lot of the DJs who play Tokyo also pass through Nagoya. Many of the most popular clubs are located in Sakae and Shin-sakae-machi (just east of Sakae and south of the Naka ward office).
  
  Be aware that even on week-ends, on less popular nights, clubs empty or even close early (around 2-3AM) in Nagoya. This is a sharp contrast to Tokyo, where most people come by train and have to stick around for good or for bad until the first train in the morning. In auto-city Toyota, however, many people come by car; they can and will go home early if they are bored.
  
  Be also aware that some of the clubs operate a "no gaijin" (foreigners) policy. Yes its allowed in japan. Just find a more open minded place to dance the night away.
  
  For information on upcoming club events, sign up for the weekly The Obvious Circus newsletter [mailto:theobviouscircus@gmail.com] by local DJ DJDij, or check out Seekjapan.jp's Nagoya live event listings [url=http://www.seekjapan.jp/].]
  
  Gay and Lesbian dance events are held monthly by the Nagoya Metro Club [url=http://www.thenagoyametroclub.com/[/url]]at LOVER: z across from the CBC-TV building in Shinsakae-machi.
  
  * One of the bigger clubs in Nagoya, a lot of big house, jungle and dub Djs play here. Expect to pay from ¥2000-3000, usually with a free drink included.
  
  * J-Max [http://www.jmax-jmedix.co.jp/[/url] in Fushimi attracts foreigners and Japanese alike for weekend dance events. Entry fee is usually ¥2000-3000, with a couple of drinks included.
Sleep
- Budget
  
  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 a onsen-style bath.
  * Capsule Inn Nagoya (カプセルイン名古屋), 7F Kanayama 4-1-20 (on Otsu-dori near Kanayama stn. Left of the McDonald's), tel. +81-52-331-3278, [url=http://www.nisshinkanko.co.jp/healthy/cp/cap_top.htm].]Showing its age, but kept clean and still a perfectly functional capsule hotel. Reservations accepted and you're free to come and go, payment on arrival by cash or credit card. ¥2800 gets you a capsule for night, plus ¥800 if you want to sample the sauna/spa downstairs (there are no bathing facilities in the capsule levels) and ¥500 extra if you check-in after midnight. You get ¥300 off if you present a paper with the printout of the online coupon [http://www.nisshinkanko.co.jp/cp/coupon.html[/url] at check-in time. Hotel is men only.
  * Small hostel in central Nagoya. Offers parking, internet access, luggage storage, air conditioning and security lockers.
  * The popular no-frills Toyoko Inn chain operates six hotels in Nagoya. Toyoko Inn Club members can check in from 15:00.
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  * Friendly owners run a clean, basic ryokan. Within walking distance of Nagoya Institute of Technology and Nagoya University Hospital.
- Mid-range
  
  APA Hotel Nagoya Nishiki, 3-15-30 Nishiki, Chuo-ku (Sakae subway station, exit 2, one block forward), +81-52-953-5111, fax +81-52-951-7269. 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. ¥9800/single. [http://www.apahotel.com/hotel/ah_nagoyanishiki/eng.html]
  
  * Daiichi Fuji Hotel, 13-17 Tsubaki-cho, Naka-ku (Nagoya train station, Shinkansen side, cross street 1 block south of Bic Camera, pass one alley, then turn left), +81-52-452-1111, fax +81-52-452-1762. This business hotel is just 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. ¥6200/single, ¥9450/twin.
  
  * Meitetsu Inn Nagoya Kanayama (名鉄イン名古屋金山), 1-11-7 Kanayama, Naka-ku (Kanayama subway station, exit 6. Turn right at Daiei, left at Coco, look for the blue-and-white Japanese sign), +81-52-324-3434, fax +81-52-324-3435. This business hotel was built in February 2005 and has very clean rooms; in-room internet access and breakfast is included. The staff has some limited English ability. ¥6800/10,800/13,000 for single/small double/double [url=http://www.meitetsu-inn-nagoyakanayama.jp/]](in Japanese)
  
  * Mielparque-Nagoya 3-16-16 Aoi, Higashi-ku (Chikusa subway station, exit 1, right across the street), +81-52-937-3535, fax +81-52-937-3673. This hotel is optimized for business and weddings, with in-room internet access and rooftop wedding chapel. The staff has some limited English ability. Large breakfast buffet, Western & Japanese, ¥1,000/adult, ¥800/child, 7:00-9:30 am. Rooms: ¥6,300 single, ¥12,390/15,540 twin for two/three, ¥23,520/29,400 Japanese-style for three/five [http://www.mielparque.ngy/eng.html[/url]
- Splurge
  
  Marriott Associa Hotel, Nagoya Station (directly above Takashimaya Department Store). A three minute walk from a Nozomi Shinkansen train to a well-marked elevator portal takes you to the 15th floor check-in level. This often-full five star hotel (¥20,000-70,000/night) is equipped with ten good restaurants, which tend to be jammed, but the adjacent office tower also has more than 20 restaurants on two levels ranging from inexpensive noodle restuarants to high-end sushi places. Note that if you have a concierge room reservation, you need to go to the concierge level (35th floor) to check in. Rooms are extremely clean and comfortable. [http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ngodt-nagoya-marriott-associa-hotel/]
  * Nagoya Kanko Hotel (名古屋観光ホテル), 19-30, Nishiki 1-chome, Naka-ku (Fushimi station, exits 8, 9 or 10, 2 minute walk), +81-52-231-7711, fax +81-52-231-7719, [[http://www.nagoyakankohotel.co.jp/en/]. Founded in 1936 as the Nagoya State Guest and still going strong. Rooms from standard (¥15,015) to suite (¥346,500). Free parking.
- Rental
  
  Freebell Apartments [http://www.freebell.co.jp/apts/english/index_eng.html] +81-52-571-5055 (Exit Nagoya Station Sakura-dori side entrance and turn left. Continue past the post office. The building will be on your left.) Provides monthly furnished and non-furnished apartments for a range of budgets. Popular with longer-term visitors seeking to avoid the hefty deposits required by traditional Japanese landlords.
Cope
This city-run center for newcomers to Nagoya provides useful information about upcoming local events through their free monthly publication The Nagoya Calendar [http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/] (available at numerous locations around the city) and offers various multilingual services for foreigners on longer stays or taking up residence in the city. Their headquarters near Nagoya Station also includes a lending library with books on numerous topics in English and other languages.
- Banking
  
  Nagoya has two Citibank [url=http://www.citibank.co.jp/en/]]branches for foreign-friendly cash withdrawals with a main branch in Sakae and a mini-branch in the North Tower above Nagoya Station:
  
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  There is also a 24/7 Citibank ATM across from the Meitetsu station entrance gate at the [[Chubu International Airport|airport[/url]]. As elsewhere in Japan, post offices and 7-11s also allow international ATM withdrawals.
- Consulates
  
  Offers limited consular services for Australians by appointment only.
  
  * Provides consular services for Brazilians and issues Brazilian visas for foreign visitors to Brazil
  
  * Offering limited consular services for Canadians in Nagoya
  
  * Services for U.S. citizens are only available once a month, by appointment, and the number of appointments is limited.
- Radio Stations
  
  ZIP FM 77.8 [http://zip-fm.co.jp/] (site in Japanese) Broadcasts Global Voice Weekend Magic a ten-minute long program in English on daily life and events in the Nagoya area for earlybirds at 5:40 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Publications
  
  Avenues: Voices of Central Japan [url=http://www.centraljapan.jp/]]Quarterly magazine featuring articles on local history and culture, reviews of attractions, events, restaurants and bars. Available free at International Center and for a fee at Maruzen Bookstore in Sakae.
  *Japanzine [url=http://www.seekjapan.jp/japanzine[/url]]Monthly tabloid-style magazine published in Nagoya featuring a section on local events, concerts, job listings, and a restaurant/bar map and guide. Available free at numerous businesses catering to foreign residents, and at Maruzen bookstore in Sakae.
  *RAN Magazine [url=http://www.ranmagazine.com[/url]]A new magazine focused on life in Nagoya and the city's culture and arts scene. Features articles on a wide array of topics. Available online and for free at businesses catering to foreigners around the Nagoya area.
  *Nagoya Calendar [url=http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp/en/[/url]]Monthly magazine featuring event information, daily-living advice, movie & TV listings, and a community bulletin board. Available free at International Center, the Maruzen Bookstore in Sakae, and several subway stations.
  *ET People [url=http://www.et-people.com/[/url]]Small monthly magazine aimed at English learners. Offers restaurant/bar map and listings in English. Available free at numerous bars and restaurants around the city.
  Like other major cities in Japan, you can also pick up the (Tokyo-centric) English dailies The Japan Times [url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/[/url]]and Daily Yomiuri [http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/[/url] at selected bookstores and convenience stores around the city (or read them for free at the International Center library).
Get out

[wiki=267952406a43cf45dfe44c0c086632e6]Inuyama[/wiki], with its picturesque castle, kinky fertility shrines, and nearby Meiji Village, is a short day trip from the city. From Meitetsu Nagoya station [url=http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/english/index.html]]located next to Nagoya station, there are express trains (around a 30 minute ride) to Inuyama station or Inuyamayuen station. From either station, Inuyama castle is about a 20 minute walk to the west and is on the south side of the river. The entrance is on the south side of the castle grounds.

* [[Gifu[/url]] - Visit Gifu castle (take a bus from the train station). Ride the cable car up the mountain (or hike), feed the squirrels (they jump on your arm and eat from your hand), visit the museum, enjoy the amazing view from the top of the castle. See the Nagaragawa fireworks display during the summer festival.

* [wiki=ec5a18ff280b280054050766d714488e]Okazaki[/wiki] - Take in the castle, tour the miso factory and enjoy the fresh suburban air.

* [wiki=bc448609e6abb9b5112daf7383a7ee4a]Ise[/wiki], home to Japan's holiest shrine, is within striking distance.

* [wiki=ef3de6eb57b22b5d2442b5eae36fde98]Tsushima[/wiki] - Visit Tenno River park in the spring to see amazing cherry blossoms and wisteria.

* [wiki=a4402374b63e472cc85d060b22dde51d]Tajimi[/wiki] - Visit Eihoji Zen Temple. A beautiful walk down to the river. Be sure to see the bamboo grove (takebayashi).

* [wiki=b17951dd847f5e8a89759a67d14747a1]Hida-Takayama[/wiki] - Check out the Edo-era atmosphere of this famous historic town.

* [wiki=267ddce8cf700423c7ff51e66dccce60]Kiso Valley[/wiki] - Walk the historic Nakasendo highway, an old post road running through the valley's beautiful green hills and well-preserved towns.
Hiking

10,000 Step Walking Course, forested hiking path located in Higashiyama Park.

* [wiki=637ed5ac8cd1e22984aebfb64d7a4e45]Asuke[/wiki], where you can visit the Korankei Gorge and enjoy the changing of leaves in autumn and blossoms in spring.

* [wiki=6610cfcfb011d096f608e8ae9cad8b78]Gujo Hachiman[/wiki], an idyllic town where 80% of Japan's plastic food replicas are created.

* [wiki=33fe7a31abb4ac20390bb1c1e0b5e32c]Magome[/wiki] to [wiki=7d26a8385879156009336d42ed862d2b]Tsumago[/wiki], a nice hike between the two historic villages in the Nagiso/Nakatsugawa area.

* [wiki=0674eb4a0e405b6b4fadc80534d65f98]Tadachi[/wiki], a nice hike along many waterfalls.

* [wiki=0a19d609946111abdc1a5d4d00561952]Yoro[/wiki] - Waterfalls, fancy onsen and Japan's most bizarre park.

* Kinkazan - large, mountainous nature park in Gifu City.

* Tadosan - small mountain with hiking trails, located next to the city of Tado in Mie prefecture, accessible via the Yoro line from Kuwana or Ogaki.

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