Popular sightseeing spots in Nagoya and recommended experiences / activity guides

Popular sightseeing spots in Nagoya and recommended experiences / activity guides
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Aichi prefecture A popular tourist destination that is the location of the prefectural office and is considered to be one of the three major cities in Japan. Nagoya ..
The manufacturing industry is thriving, including automobile manufacturers. Manufacturing Kingdom It is also famous for its many historical sights such as Ieyasu Tokugawa, which is related to Sanei-Ketsu.
This time like that Nagoya area Introducing popular sightseeing spots and recommended activities / experiences that children and adults can enjoy. Why don't you enjoy sightseeing unique to Nagoya, which has its own unique culture, with a local experience?


A popular tourist spot in Nagoya

First of all, here are some of the most popular sightseeing spots that you should keep in mind near Nagoya.

  • Nagoya Castle
  • Atsuta Jingu
  • Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
  • Oasis 21
  • LEGOLAND (R) Japan
  • Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industrial Technology
  • Noritake Garden
  • Tokugawa Art Museum, Tokugawaen
  • Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden
  • Nagoya City Science Museum

If you want to play at a hot spot in Nagoya, or if you are a couple on a date, Sakae / Fushimi area Is recommended. Oasis 21 or Nagoya City Science Museum There are plenty of the latest spots and gourmet foods that shine on SNS, and you can enjoy lighting up at night.
Also, if you are traveling with children Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium or Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden For those who want to feel the manufacturing culture unique to Aichi Near Nagoya Station It is in Noritake Garden or Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industrial Technology Is recommended.
If you want to feel the history unique to Nagoya Nagoya Castle or Tokugawa Art Museum, Tokugawaen , Atsuta Jingu Is recommended.

Below, we will introduce the highlights of popular sightseeing spots by area and the activities and experiences that you can experience nearby.

Popular sightseeing spots and recommended experiences near Nagoya Station

Popular sightseeing spots and recommended experiences near Nagoya Station

The starting point for sightseeing in Nagoya Nagoya station Large commercial facilities are lined up in the vicinity, and popular shopping and gourmet shops are gathered.
If you are looking for a sightseeing spot near Nagoya Station, you can feel the manufacturing culture of a company that represents Aichi. "Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industrial Technology" and "Noritake no Mori" Is recommended.

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industrial Technology (Nishi-ku, Nagoya)
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industrial Technology (Nishi-ku, Nagoya)

At the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industrial Technology, a museum that preserves and utilizes the factory of the Taisho era, which was left in the birthplace of the Toyota Group, a company that represents Aichi, as an industrial heritage, you can experience the history of the company's manufacturing. Old machines from that time are also exhibited in the hall, and you can see the operation demonstration by the operator.

[Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industrial Technology]
Address: 4-1-35 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya
Regular holiday: Monday (the next day if it is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays
Business hours: 9: 30-17: 00 (Admission is until 16:30)
Noritake Garden (Nishi-ku, Nagoya)

"Noritake no Mori" operated by ceramic maker Noritake is a complex facility with parks, restaurants and museums. At the museum, you can not only visit the museum but also experience painting. You can make only one tableware in the world by painting on plates and mugs.
It is also a recommended spot for children and adults to enjoy, such as dining at a restaurant using Noritake tableware and shopping at Noritake's directly managed stores.

[Noritake Garden]
Address: 3-1-36 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya
* Please check the official website as business days and hours vary depending on the facility.
Recommended experiences / activities near Nagoya Station

In Aichi, the manufacturing kingdom, you can enjoy various manufacturing experiences.
Even near Nagoya Station Handmade experience plans such as accessory making, glass work, leather craft Can be reserved. Why don't you feel the joy of manufacturing with your friends and family to commemorate your sightseeing in Nagoya?

[Aichi/Nagoya] Shoemaker's leather craft class "Mini accordion pouch making" ★1 person participation, beginners welcome (same-day reservations accepted)

Antico Ciabattino
Nagoya
5,830 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (10 reviews / experiences)

**Leather craft experience workshop provided by Antico Cibattino! **With this plan, you can make an accordion pouch that fits in one hand with Koron ♪. The inside is divided into three spaces and has a gusset. Very convenient for organizing small items in the bag

Popular sightseeing spots and recommended manufacturing experiences in the Sakae / Fushimi area

Sakae, a popular tourist spot in Nagoya

Speaking of downtown Nagoya Sakae area is. Nagoya landmarks around Sakae Station "Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER" And about 35 popular stores nationwide are open. "Hisaya-odori Park" , A complex facility where you can enjoy shopping and gourmet food "Oasis 21" , "SUNSHINE SAKAE" , "Aichi Museum of Art" There are many sightseeing spots and you can enjoy it all day long.
Also, it is located between Nagoya Station and Sakae. Fushimi area Has one of the largest planetariums in the world "Nagoya City Science Museum" or "Nagoya City Museum of Art" It is recommended that there are some hidden tourist spots.

Oasis 21 (Higashi-ku, Nagoya)

"Oasis 21" is a particularly recommended spot for couples in Sakae.
A complex facility with a large glass roof filled with water "Water Spaceship" as a symbol, from the beautiful illumination at night Also popular as a photogenic spot It has become. Various events are held according to the season, so it is one of the spots you should definitely stop by when you visit Nagoya sightseeing.

[Oasis 21]
Address: 1-11-1 Higashisakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya
Regular holiday: Shop only 1/1, there are temporary holidays twice a year
Business hours: 10:00 to 20:00 (until 21:00 for water spaceships and retail stores, until 22:00 for restaurants)
Nagoya City Science Museum (Naka Ward, Nagoya City)
Nagoya City Science Museum

The biggest highlight of "Nagoya City Science Museum" is The world's largest planetarium is. The planetarium "NTP Planet", which has a Guinness-certified dome inner diameter of 35m, is said to reproduce a real starry sky with the latest technology.
In addition, there are sightseeing spots that children and adults can enjoy while learning, such as the "Frigid Lab" where you can experience the world of -30 ° C and the "Tornado Lab" where you can experience an artificial tornado with a height of 9m.

[Nagoya City Science Museum]
Address: 2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya
Regular holidays: Monday (weekdays immediately after holidays), 3rd Friday (4th Friday if holidays), year-end and New Year holidays
Business hours: 9: 30-17: 00 (admission is until 16:30)
Recommended experiences / activities

In the Sakae / Fushimi area, where you can feel the latest trends in Nagoya, manufacturing experiences such as fashionable accessory making and ceramic art experience are popular.

[Aichi / Nagoya] 5 minutes walk from Sakae Station! Authentic handmade silver accessories! Take-out on the day including material costs OK (120 minutes)

Caravela
Nagoya
5,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (33 reviews/testimonials)

You can choose from your favorite ring or pendant from the sample design. Full-scale craftsmanship experience made by hitting metal ☆ Only one original accessory in the world will be born with engraving such as initials. Pairing is also recommended for couples and like-minded friends! !! It is safe even for those who are clumsy with a small number of people. You can make it in 2 hours and take it home on the day

[Nagoya Sakae] Challenger? Healing group? Art school? Ceramic art trip with hand-cranked potter's wheel ♪ Ceramic art one day experience ☆

Yu Kobo Aichi Nagoya Sakae Classroom
Nagoya
3,960 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.9
  • (16 reviews and testimonials)

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ Using 400g of Mino ware soil, turn the potter's wheel to make a container. ① Teacup ② Hot water only ③ Free cup ④ Small plate ⑤ You can choose your favorite shape from the small bowl. ☆ Body

A tourist spot where you can feel the history of Nagoya! Recommended experience with places related to Nagoya Castle and Tokugawa family

Nagoya's popular tourist spot "Nagoya Castle"
Nagoya Castle (Naka Ward, Nagoya City)

If you want to feel the history and culture of Nagoya, Nagoya Castle Cannot be removed.
Built in 1610 by Ieyasu Tokugawa Nagoya Castle Is a tourist spot that represents Nagoya. Including the golden sardine of the castle tower, the Honmaru Palace, which was restored and opened to the public in 2018, the Ninomaru Garden, and the stone wall megalith "Kiyomasa Stone" are full of highlights.

【Nagoya Castle】
Address: 1-1 Honmaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya
Regular holidays: December 29-31, January 1
Business hours: 9: 00-16: 30 (Admission to Honmaru Goten is 16: 00)
Kinshachi Yokocho (Naka Ward, Nagoya City)

After walking around the castle, a gourmet zone spreads out under Nagoya Castle "Kinshachi Yokocho" and Nagoya food lunch You can enjoy. There are two long-established and classic Nagoya restaurant "Yoshinao Zone" and "Soharu Zone" where popular stores in Nagoya are gathered, and there are plenty of gourmet foods and souvenirs that can only be enjoyed here.

[Kinshachi Yokocho]
Address: 1 Ninomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya (Souharu Zone), 1 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya (Yoshinao Zone)
Regular holiday: December 29th-January 1st
Business hours: Varies by each store
I also want to stop by! Sightseeing spots where you can feel the history

If you visit Nagoya with all your might, join Nagoya Castle Atsuta Jingu The famous treasures of the Owari-Tokugawa family are stored here. Tokugawa Art Museum, Nagoya City Hoza Bunko It is also recommended to stop by.
At the Tokugawa Art Museum, you can see national treasures such as "Genji Monogatari Emaki" as well as the relics of Ieyasu Tokugawa, and you can slowly immerse yourself in the historical romance along with the adjacent daimyo garden, Tokugawaen.

Recommended experiences / activities

You can experience it in Nagoya! Recommended outdoor activities

Recommended outdoor activities in Nagoya

In the vicinity of Nagoya I want to enjoy outdoor activities For those who say, stretch your legs a little River activity on the Kiso River Is recommended.
Even beginners can enjoy River sap (SUP) and kite board There is a plan where you can feel the nature of Aichi.

In addition, you can enjoy activities such as diving and mountain biking depending on the season, so please look for it according to your taste.

[Aichi / Kisogawa] Enjoy relaxing! SUP River Cruising Course (about 120 minutes)

SUPER FLY
Nagoya
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

It is a popular course for cruising while enjoying the scenery while relaxing on the beautiful and spacious Kiso River! Anyone can easily enjoy it, and parents and children can ride it!

[Aichi / Kisogawa] The most popular! Kite board experience B course (150 minutes)

SUPER FLY
Nagoya
7,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (2 reviews / experiences)

This is our most popular course! It is a course content that we can recommend with confidence! First of all, let's know the theory of kite board in this experience B course! Start with the kite operation and finally operate the kite with a large board and get on the board!

[Aichi / Nagoya] Mountain bike beginner school experience

Mongolian Dax
Nagoya
7,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

Those who are new to mountain biking, those who want to start from now on, and those who want to experience it once. Recommended for those who have purchased a mountain bike but do not know how to play it. You will spend half a day experiencing and learning the basics of mountain biking. It is an experience school.

Experience plan recommended for couples in Nagoya

Recommended for couples in Nagoya! Cruising experience plan

If you are a couple and want to make sightseeing in Nagoya a special memory, Nagoya Port Charter Cruise How about a surprise proposal?
In a romantic atmosphere, it is popular that you can convey your thoughts without worrying about the surroundings, and the success rate is currently 100%. If the proposal is successful, there is also a service that launches a small firework from the bow (the direction of travel of the ship) and celebrates it!
It is encouraging that the dedicated staff will support the setup and surprise production on the day.
Why don't you swear eternal love while watching the beautiful night view of Nagoya?

[Aichi / Nagoya] 75-minute charter proposal Nagoya Port Cruise! I swear love in the center of Japan! Free parking, empty-handed OK

NAGOYA Cruising
Nagoya
50,000 Yen ~ (tax included)

I want to convey the words of an important proposal in a place where only two people are alone. .. .. .. Longing for women! Proposal alone. You can convey your thoughts without worrying about the surroundings and without worrying about the eyes. In addition, it is easy to accept because the other party can reply without worrying about the eyes, and the success rate is 100% right now! You too swear eternal love in the ocean

Latest ranking of popular experiences and activities in Nagoya

We have introduced recommended experiences and activities by popular tourist destinations.
Aichi / Nagoya area full of highlights. Please enjoy sightseeing in Nagoya by referring to the latest popular activities and experience rankings, along with standard sightseeing spots and local gourmet food.

1 Rank

[Aichi/Nagoya size options available] Christmas wreath lesson (*Seasonal green wreath from January to October) lesson

Apertio Floris
Nagoya
4,500 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (1 review / experience)

This is a wreath experience lesson using seasonal fresh greens. *From January to October, this is a wreath lesson using seasonal fresh greenery (eucalyptus, etc.). ∟Fresh green wreaths do not include ornaments. *Christmas wreath lessons using Christmas greenery (Japanese cedar, etc.) from November to December.

2 Rank

[Aichi/Nagoya] Matcha 2-piece experience (tea ceremony and Japanese sweets making)

Japanese Culture Experience Iori Nagoya
Nagoya
2,670 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review / experience)

<Two wonderful experiences: Matcha and Nerikiri making> <1> Make your own original Nerikiri. <2> Make your own matcha and enjoy it with freshly made sweets. Nerikiri is a type of high-quality confectionery. Use colorful bean paste to create seasonal flowers, fruits, and more. The color scheme and balance are a test of your sense.

3 Rank

[Nagoya / Chikusa-ku] Making accessories "Moonlight Brass Bangle Experience"

Nagoya handmade experience (workshop) LITA
Nagoya
3,520 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (8 reviews / experiences)

It is an experience of making accessories (bracelets) with an outstanding atmosphere using 100% solid brass. You can choose the design from 3 types, 0 (thin), 1 (medium), and 2 (thick), and you can actually try it on and choose.

4 Rank

[Aichi/Nagoya] 1 minute walk from the station! Recommended for a date! Pairing and pairing pendants that we make ourselves (WAX plan)

kenji house
Nagoya
5,500 Circle 4,950 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 4.8
  • (23 reviews and testimonials)

[Renewal Campaign] In commemoration of the renewal and increase in seats of the atelier, from November 1st to 30th, we will offer a 10% discount on the experience fee and material fee for first-time customers and a 20% discount for second-time customers and subsequent customers. *Please let us know when making your reservation if you are a second-time customer or subsequent customers. Let's make your own pair rings or pair pendants!

5 Rank

[Aichi/Nagoya] Same-day completion/material costs included ☆ Create a one-of-a-kind silver ring ☆ (Metal Plan)

kenji house
Nagoya
5,500 Circle 4,950 Yen ~ (tax included)
Discount campaign in progress!
  • 5.0
  • (16 reviews and testimonials)

[Renewal Campaign] In commemoration of the renewal and expansion of the atelier, from November 1st to 30th, we will offer a 10% discount on the experience fee and material fee for first-time customers and a 20% discount for second-time customers and subsequent customers. *Please let us know when making your reservation if you are a second-time customer or subsequent customers. [Items you can make] ・Silver ring (Silver 925) 2.5

6 Rank

[Chikusa-ku, Nagoya] Cactus group planting arrangement "Taniku Glass Experience"

Nagoya handmade experience (workshop) LITA
Nagoya
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)

A succulent plant (cactus) is planted in a glass of glass, and a group planting arrangement is made. You can choose from dozens of succulents (cacti), so you can make your favorite foliage plant.

7 Rank

[Nagoya] Recommended for ring making experience, sterling silver ring making experience, pairing, etc.!

Nagoya handmade experience (workshop) LITA
Nagoya
4,950 Yen ~ (tax included)

It is an experience that you can make a silver ring made of sterling silver. It can be used as a pairing with a simple design. You can choose from two types, instep and flat. You can use a hammer to create a pattern called a grain, or you can engrave alphabets and numbers on the flat type. Since it is manufactured by directly cutting out a silver plate, it has a crafty feel.

8 Rank

[Chikusa-ku, Nagoya] Dried flower wreath experience-Making an original wreath using dried flowers!

Nagoya handmade experience (workshop) LITA
Nagoya
3,850 Yen ~ (tax included)

You can make your own original handmade wreath using dried flowers. The popular hydrangea is the main ingredient.

9 Rank

[Nagoya Chikusa Ward] Making original plant specimens "Herbarium making experience"

Nagoya handmade experience (workshop) LITA
Nagoya
3,850 Yen ~ (tax included)

You can create your own "herbarium (plant specimen)" that enjoys colors, shapes, and light.・You can take the completed work home with you on the same day. ・Dried flowers and preserved flowers are used so you can appreciate it for a long time.・Uses original herbarium oil. bottle height

10 Rank

[Nagoya / Chikusa-ku] Relaxation item making "Pillow mist experience"

Nagoya handmade experience (workshop) LITA
Nagoya
3,520 Yen ~ (tax included)

What is a pillow mist? You can use it by spraying it on pillowcases and sheets. By blending in the optimum balance so that the scent does not remain strong, you can make the perfect item for comfortable relaxation.

11 Rank

[Nagoya/ Chikusa Ward] Aroma candle making without lighting "Botanical sachet experience"

Nagoya handmade experience (workshop) LITA
Nagoya
3,520 Yen ~ (tax included)

A sachet that gently spreads the elegant scent of high-quality fragrance oil. The material is a unique blend of waxes used for aroma candles. Spices and dried flowers are confined there, giving it a natural and stylish finish. Various shapes are available.

12 Rank

[Aichi/Nagoya] Nerikiri Japanese sweets making experience

Japanese Culture Experience Iori Nagoya
Nagoya
1,760 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 3.9
  • (4 reviews / experiences)

Experience making Japanese sweets using real ingredients! Arrange the finished sweets on a plate and you'll have a work of art! Please come and try making Japanese sweets at An casually and easily. In the Japanese sweets making experience, you will make two seasonal Japanese sweets per person. You will use white bean paste made from white kidney beans from a long-established Kyoto bean paste shop and domestically produced

13 Rank

【Aichi・Nagoya サイズOPあり】ドライフラワーになる生花のスワッグ(壁飾り)体験レッスン

Apertio Floris
Nagoya
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (5 reviews / experiences)

Dried flowers with a natural atmosphere are very popular these days! This plan is a swag making of fresh flowers that will be dried flowers. Swag means "wall decoration" in German. Enjoy the feel and scent of fresh fresh flowers while bundling them, and enjoy the transition from fresh flowers to dried flowers at home.

14 Rank

[Aichi/Nagoya] Bring sparkling light into your room! Experience making your own sun catcher

Apertio Floris
Nagoya
4,840 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review / experience)

A sun catcher is an interior decoration that can be displayed by a window to bring sparkling light into a room. Why not choose your favorite color and parts and decorate your window with your favorite sun catcher? You will make a sun catcher about 30 cm long. Experience flow 1. Explanation of creation: 10 minutes 2. Sun catcher

15 Rank

[Aichi/Nagoya] New Year's Shimenawa Decoration Trial Lesson

Apertio Floris
Nagoya
5,000 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1 review / experience)

This is a hands-on lesson to make your own New Year's decorations and shimenawa. You can make your own shimenawa in a Japanese or Western style. You can choose your favorite flower material from fresh flowers, dried flowers, and artificial flowers. If you want to make a shimenawa with fresh flowers, we can accommodate you from the third week of December onwards.

16 Rank

[Nagoya Sakae] Shisa making ceramic art experience ☆ You can freely shape haniwa and animals ♪ Object one day experience ☆

Yu Kobo Aichi Nagoya Sakae Classroom
Nagoya
3,960 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.2
  • (6 reviews / experiences)

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. Knead the soil ♪ Use your inspiration to create your favorite objects ♪ Shisa, haniwa, animals, your favorite characters, etc. can be shaped freely ☆ Create an interior that colors your room.

17 Rank

[Nagoya Sakae] A chance to choose from a bean plate hand-bending or a cat chopstick rest ☆ Make today a wonderful day ♪

Yu Kobo Aichi Nagoya Sakae Classroom
Nagoya
2,640 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.8
  • (2 reviews / experiences)

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ It is a casual course where you can create works in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ A one-day experience that you can choose from the board-making bean plate course and the cat chopstick rest painting course.・Mamezara course for plate making Mamezara with a diameter of about 10 cm

18 Rank

[Nagoya Sakae] Ceramic art experience of making famous plate plates ☆ Handmade plates with a diameter of about 15 cm that you can enjoy home-cooked rice ♪

Yu Kobo Aichi Nagoya Sakae Classroom
Nagoya
3,300 Yen ~ (tax included)

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ It is a course that you can create a work in a 60-minute lesson. ☆ Handmade one plate with a diameter of about 14 to 15 cm. A plate where you can set aside side dishes and serve sweets and cakes

19 Rank

[Nagoya Sakae] Painting ceramic art experience that you can choose from 5 items ☆ Fun sense up ♪

Yu Kobo Aichi Nagoya Sakae Classroom
Nagoya
3,960 Yen ~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (2 reviews / experiences)

“Yu Kobo” has 6 schools in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Our bright and friendly professional staff will help you at your own pace. ☆ This is a painting course where you draw pictures and letters on unglazed fabric. ① Hot water only (small) 2 customers ② Bowl 1 customer ③ Mug cup 1 customer ④ Bear-shaped "Taimon-kun cup" 1 customer (+660 yen tax included)

20 Rank

[Nagoya, Osu] Try Maidreamin! "One Drink Plan"

Maidreamin Nagoya Osu Manekineko-mae store
Nagoya
1,760 Yen ~ (tax included)

"Maidreamin Nagoya Osu Maneki Neko Mae Store" is a very cute store with a castle-like exterior and interior. This plan is a one-hour experience plan that includes the entrance fee and one drink. If there is a menu item that catches your eye at the store, you can order it on the day.

* Information such as plans, prices, and business hours is as of January 2022.

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