basic information

With over two million inhabitants, Nagoya is Japan's fourth most populated city. It is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and the principal city of the Nobi plain, one of Honshu's three large plains and industrial centers.

Nagoya developed as the castle town of the Owari, one of the three branches of the ruling Tokugawa family during the Edo Period. Much of the city, including most of its historic buildings, were destroyed in the air raids of 1945.

Attractions

Modern Nagoya

Toyota Related Attractions (7) Factory tour and Toyota related museums. Noritake Garden (9) Introducing Noritake ceramics. Sakae (3) Nagoya's major downtown area. Nagoya Port Area (4) Recently redeveloped leisure district. JR Central Towers (2) Twin towers rising over Nagoya Station.

Historic Nagoya

Tokugawa Art Museum (7) Displaying the former feudal lords' treasures. Nagoya Castle (1) Reconstruction of the original castle. Atsuta Shrine (5) One of Shinto's most important shrines. Osu Kannon Temple (6) Popular temple in central Nagoya.

Side Trips from Nagoya

Takayama Preserves one of Japan's nicest old towns. Ise Shima Site of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines. Shirakawa-go Mountainous region, known for its farmhouses. Kiso Valley Valley with nicely preserved post towns. Inuyama Former castle town north of Nagoya. Gujo-Hachiman Small town in rural Japan with castle. Gero Onsen Famous hot spring resort south of Takayama.

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Orientation

Access and Orientation How to get to and around Nagoya. About transportation in Japan

Accommodation

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Tours and Packages

Nagoya Festival Historical Parade See Nagoya's most famous festival with parades of warriors in full samurai costume. 2009 World Cosplay Summit Tour World Cosplay Summit tours departing from Tokyo, Nagoya or Centrair Airport. Nagoya Tours Various tours and travel packages for Nagoya and surroundings.

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news and reports

	Nagoya Cherry Blossom Report April 9, 2009
	Nagoya Cherry Blossom Report March 30, 2009

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Users who have been to Nagoya: 538
Most visited: Ranked 11th out of 106 destinations

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