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Things to Do in Nagoya: 11 Places with Hours, Prices and Access
11 things to do · checked October 20, 2026
11 things to do in Nagoya, from the city centre outward
Hours, prices and access checked against each place's own page on October 20, 2026. They change; check before you go.
1Nagoya Castle名古屋城
Castle and palace · Nagoya Castle
The castle grounds hold Hommaru Palace and the Nishinomaru Okura Museum. The main keep cannot be entered: ageing and earthquake-resistance problems closed it, and the city is planning to rebuild it in wood.
- Access
- Nagoyajo Station (Meijo Line, M07) or Sengencho Station (Tsurumai Line, T05). From the main or east gate it is about 10 minutes on foot to Hommaru Palace.
- Hours
- 9:00–16:30; castle entry until 16:00; last admission to Hommaru Palace and the Nishinomaru Okura Museum 16:00
- Closed on
- 29 December–1 January
2Tokugawa Art Museum徳川美術館
Art museum · Tokugawaen
A museum opened in 1935 that shows the treasures handed down in the Owari Tokugawa family: more than 10,000 items, including 9 National Treasures and 60 Important Cultural Properties. One admission also covers the Hosa Bunko library.
- Access
- City bus from Nagoya Station Bus Terminal platform 10 (Kikan 2 line, bound for Inokoshi Depot) to Tokugawaen Shindeki, about 30 minutes, then 3 minutes on foot. The Me~guru sightseeing bus leaves from platform 11. By JR Chuo Line to Ozone Station (about 20 minutes) it is 10 minutes on foot from the south exit.
- Hours
- 10:00–17:00 (admission until 16:30)
- Closed on
- Mondays (the next weekday after a Monday holiday); 14 December 2026–4 January 2027
- Price
- Adults ¥2,000; high school and university ¥1,200; elementary and junior high free
3Oasis 21オアシス21
Park and landmark · Sakae
A park complex in Sakae. Spaceship-Aqua is a glass roof with water flowing over it and a pathway 14 m above the ground (200 m a lap). A lawn called Field of Green sits at ground level, with a bus terminal and shops below.
- Access
- Connected directly to Sakae Station (Higashiyama and Meijo lines, just outside the east ticket gate) and to Sakaemachi Station (Meitetsu).
- Hours
- Spaceship-Aqua 10:00–21:00; Field of Green open 24 hours
4Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER中部電力 MIRAI TOWER
Observation tower · Sakae
The tower in Hisaya-odori Park, built in 1954 and formerly the Nagoya TV Tower, with a Sky Deck at 90 m and a Sky Balcony at 100 m. It is lit from sunset until about midnight, and a hotel occupies part of the building.
- Access
- Just outside exit 4B of Hisaya-odori Station (Meijo and Sakura-dori lines); 3 minutes on foot from exit 3 or 4 of Sakae Station and from Sakaemachi Station (Meitetsu).
- Hours
- Weekdays and Sundays 10:00–21:00; Saturdays 10:00–21:40 (last admission 20 minutes before closing)
- Closed on
- None, apart from about two maintenance days a year
- Price
- Adults (high school and over) ¥1,300; elementary and junior high ¥800
5Osu Shopping District大須商店街
Shopping district · Osu
A shopping district at the south end of Sakae with about 1,200 shops and other businesses, from Nagoya staples and cafes to fashion, anime, manga and game merchandise. Each business keeps its own hours.
- Access
- Just outside Kamimaezu Station (Meijo Line, changing at Sakae) or outside Osu Kannon Station (Tsurumai Line, changing at Fushimi).
- Hours
- Varies by shop
- Closed on
- Varies by shop
6Osu Kannon大須観音
Buddhist temple · Osu
A Shingon temple known as Osu Kannon. Its own history says Tokugawa Ieyasu moved it to its present site in 1612, when he was building Nagoya. Sutra-copying sessions are held by reservation; the next is on Saturday 28 November.
- Access
- Right outside exit 2 of Osu Kannon Station (Tsurumai Line). About 2.5 km from Nagoya Station.
7Atsuta Jingu熱田神宮
Shinto shrine · Atsuta
A shrine whose chief deity is represented by the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-tsurugi, one of the three imperial regalia. Its own English page says the shrine was founded about 1,900 years ago and has ranked second only to the Great Shrine of Ise. The Treasure Hall holds about 4,000 donated items, with a changing display each month.
- Access
- 3 minutes on foot from Jingumae Station (Meitetsu); 8 minutes from Atsuta Station (JR); 7 minutes from Jingu-nishi Station (subway). Free car park.
8Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technologyトヨタ産業技術記念館
Industry museum · Nagoya Station (west)
A museum with a Textile Machinery Pavilion and an Automobile Pavilion, with demonstrations at set times and a guided-tour programme.
- Access
- 3 minutes on foot from Sako Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Line. The Me~guru sightseeing bus from Nagoya Station Bus Terminal platform 11 stops in front of the main entrance. About 5 minutes by taxi from Nagoya Station. Free parking.
- Hours
- 9:30–17:00 (admission until 16:30)
- Closed on
- Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday); year-end and New Year holidays
- Price
- Adults (18 and over) ¥1,000; university students ¥600; junior and senior high ¥500; elementary ¥300; 65 and over ¥200; before school age free
9SCMAGLEV and Railway Parkリニア・鉄道館
Railway museum · Kinjofuto
A JR Central museum with 39 rolling-stock exhibits, maglev and conventional trains that visitors can step into, many simulators and what the museum calls the largest diorama in Japan.
- Access
- About 2 minutes on foot from Kinjofuto Station on the Aonami Line, which is about 24 minutes from Nagoya Station.
- Hours
- 10:00–17:30 (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
- Closed on
- Tuesdays (when a national holiday falls on a Tuesday the museum is open and closes the next day); 28 December–1 January
- Price
- Adults ¥1,200; school children ¥500; children aged 3 and over ¥200. Simulators are extra (a driving simulator is ¥100).
10LEGOLAND Japanレゴランド・ジャパン
Theme park · Kinjofuto
A LEGO theme park on the Kinjofuto waterfront. The resort also has SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium (11:00–18:00 on the day checked) and a LEGOLAND Japan Hotel. Some attractions close for set periods in November and December 2026.
- Access
- Kinjofuto Station on the Aonami Line, the same station as SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. The park has no car park of its own; it uses Kinjo Futo Parking.
- Hours
- 10:00–17:00 on the day checked; hours vary by date
- Price
- 1-Day Pass from ¥4,900 (age 19 and over) and from ¥3,700 (age 3–18), online prices; a pass that adds SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium starts ¥800 higher
11Ghibli Park (day trip)ジブリパーク
Theme park, day trip outside the city · Nagakute (outside Nagoya)
A park of five areas in Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute, east of Nagoya. It is not the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo. Entry needs an advance reservation, tickets are not sold at the park, and Ghibli's Grand Warehouse has assigned entry times. Reservations for January 2027 go on sale on 10 November 2026 at 14:00 Japan time.
A day trip outside Nagoya. Reservation required; January 2027 dates go on sale 10 November 2026.
- Access
- Linimo to Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Station; the park is just outside exit 2.
- Hours
- Opening time varies by day (some days from 9:00); final entry 16:30 for the areas without assigned times
Good to know
Most of Nagoya's main sights are on a subway or Meitetsu line out of Nagoya Station or Sakae. Nagoya Castle is the obvious first stop, but its main keep is closed: the castle grounds, Hommaru Palace and the Nishinomaru Okura Museum are open, and the keep is planned to be rebuilt in wood. Atsuta Jingu, Osu Kannon and the Osu shopping district can each be reached by station exit or a short walk.
Two trips go out along other lines. The SCMAGLEV and Railway Park and LEGOLAND Japan share Kinjofuto Station on the Aonami Line, about 24 minutes from Nagoya Station. Ghibli Park is outside the city, reached by Linimo, and needs an advance reservation.
Dates to plan around: the Tokugawa Art Museum is closed 14 December 2026 to 4 January 2027, Nagoya Castle closes 29 December to 1 January, and Ghibli Park's January 2027 reservations open on 10 November 2026 at 14:00 Japan time. The castle's visitor page also announces a change in admission fees from 1 October 2026.
Where each place is, what it costs and when the last entry is
Adult prices where the place states them. Where a cell says not checked, the official page did not give the figure.
| Where | Nearest station | Entry (adult) | Last entry or closing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagoya Castle, Tokugawa Art Museum | Nagoyajo (Meijo Line) for the castle; bus or Ozone Station for the museum | Castle: see official site (fees revised from 1 October 2026) · Museum ¥2,000 | Castle entry 16:00 · Museum 16:30 |
| Sakae: Oasis 21, MIRAI TOWER | Sakae (Higashiyama and Meijo lines); Hisaya-odori for the tower | Tower ¥1,300 · Oasis 21 not checked | Tower 21:00 (Saturday 21:40) · Spaceship-Aqua 21:00 |
| Osu: shopping district, Osu Kannon | Kamimaezu or Osu Kannon (Tsurumai Line) | Not checked; shops set their own hours | Varies by shop |
| Atsuta Jingu | Jingumae (Meitetsu), 3 min; Atsuta (JR), 8 min | Not checked | Not checked |
| Toyota Commemorative Museum | Sako (Meitetsu), 3 min | ¥1,000 | Admission until 16:30 |
| Kinjofuto: SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, LEGOLAND Japan | Kinjofuto (Aonami Line), about 24 min from Nagoya Station | Museum ¥1,200 · LEGOLAND from ¥4,900 | Museum last admission 17:00 · LEGOLAND 10:00–17:00 on the day checked |
| Day trip: Ghibli Park | Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen (Linimo) | Not checked; see the ticket page | Final entry 16:30 for areas without assigned times |
By kind of trip
An evening in Sakae
Spaceship-Aqua at Oasis 21 stays open to 21:00, and the MIRAI TOWER observation deck to 21:00 (21:40 on Saturdays), with last admission 20 minutes before closing. The tower is lit from sunset until about midnight.
History and shrines
The castle, the Owari Tokugawa collection at the Tokugawa Art Museum, Osu Kannon and Atsuta Jingu are the history stops. Atsuta Jingu is where the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-tsurugi is enshrined, according to the shrine itself.
Nagoya Castle · Tokugawa Art Museum · Osu Kannon · Atsuta Jingu
With children
Children under school age enter the Toyota museum free, children aged 3 and over pay ¥200 at the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, and Ghibli Park is free for ages 0 to 3 on the ticket page. LEGOLAND Japan's child rate applies from age 3 to 18.
LEGOLAND Japan · SCMAGLEV and Railway Park · Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology · Ghibli Park (day trip)
Museums for a wet day
These three are museums with fixed hours: the Tokugawa Art Museum is closed on Mondays, the Toyota museum on Mondays, and the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park on Tuesdays.
Tokugawa Art Museum · Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology · SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Shopping and street life
Osu has about 1,200 shops and businesses, each with its own hours. Osu Kannon station exit 2 is right outside the temple, and Kamimaezu Station is just outside the shopping district.
Questions
Can I go inside Nagoya Castle's main keep?
No. The castle's own pages say the keep cannot be entered because ageing and earthquake-resistance problems closed it, and the city plans to rebuild it in wood. Hommaru Palace and the Nishinomaru Okura Museum are open; the castle is open 9:00–16:30 with entry until 16:00. The visitor page lists adults at ¥1,000 and announces a fee change from 1 October 2026.
How do I get to Ghibli Park from Nagoya?
Take Linimo to Ai-Chikyuhaku Kinen Koen Station; the park is just outside exit 2. Entry needs an advance reservation and tickets are not sold at the park. Reservations for January 2027 go on sale on 10 November 2026 at 14:00 Japan time. It is a different place from the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo.
What is open in Nagoya after dark?
Oasis 21's Spaceship-Aqua is open until 21:00 and the Field of Green is open 24 hours. The MIRAI TOWER observation deck closes at 21:00 (21:40 on Saturdays), with last admission 20 minutes before.
How do I reach the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park and LEGOLAND Japan?
Both are at Kinjofuto Station on the Aonami Line, about 24 minutes from Nagoya Station. The railway park is about 2 minutes on foot from the station. The railway park is open 10:00–17:30 and closed on Tuesdays; LEGOLAND Japan showed 10:00–17:00 on the day checked.
When is the Tokugawa Art Museum closed?
On Mondays (the next weekday if Monday is a holiday) and from 14 December 2026 to 4 January 2027. It is open 10:00–17:00 with admission until 16:30; adults pay ¥2,000.