The pinball game of Pachinko is a national obsession and the innovative city of Nagoya was the first to introduce it to Japan. There are plenty of places to play throughout the city's unique neighborhoods, which are also packed full of shopping, dining, museums, and nightlife. The spectacular Nagoya Castle, local temples, shrines, and landscaped parks display a rich history surrounded by inviting green spaces. For easy exploration, Nagoya's subway, train, and bus systems are excellent, and the city is on the bullet train line between Tokyo and Osaka. Choose your accomodations by finding out which of Nagoya's neighborhoods best suit your interests.
Where to stay
in Nagoya
Where to Stay for Culture and History
Futuristic buildings and modern museums sit alongside preserved ancient sites across the city. Naka Ward is home to Nagoya City Center and the city's most popular attraction, Nagoya Castle, along with a wide range of hotels to suit every budget. Choose from many luxury and business hotels in the upmarket area of Fushimi for easy access to Shirakawa Park, Nagoya City Science Museum, and the Nagoya City Art Museum. Just a short train trip from Nagoya Station, discover the ancient tradition of pottery production with a stay in quirky Tokoname, one of Japan's most renowned kiln towns.
Nagoya City Centre
Museums, hot springs, and coffeehouses highlight some notable features of Nagoya City Centre. Make a stop by JTB Sunrise Center Central Japan or Nagoya City Science Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fushimi Station or Marunouchi Station to get around town.
Recommended hotels in Nagoya City Centre
Tokoname
Discover Tokoname, memorable for its shopping. Popular attractions in Tokoname include Rinku Beach and Aeon Mall Tokoname, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Taya Station.
Recommended hotels in Tokoname
Best Places to Stay for Shopping
From giant department stores to luxury brands and traditional souvenirs, Nagoya is heaven for shopaholics. To be within walking distance of retail therapy, book a room in Sakae. A highlight of the shopping and entertainment district is the Matsuzakaya department store, consisting of three wings and boasting one of the largest retail floor spaces in the country. For bargains and kimonos, stay near Osu shopping street, which also offers plenty of stores full of porcelain and Japanese green tea. Find accommodations near the Meieki area at Nagoya Station or in nearby Fushimi and great shopping is always just steps from the hotel.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs, and coffeehouses highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Sunshine Sakae or Matsuzakaya Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
Recommended hotels in Sakae
Great Neighborhoods for Nightlife
When the sun goes down Nagoya is illuminated by neon lights and the energetic night owls who come out to play. The Sakae neighborhood isn't just for daytime shopping-at night the Nagoya TV Tower lights the way towards fine dining restaurants, tiny bars, and mega clubs that regularly host celebrity DJs. The Nishiki precinct offers a range of budget-friendly rooms, along with jazz and sports bars. Fushimi is known for its international cuisine at luxury hotels and popular tourist bars, while cafés and clubs around Nagoya Station keep everyone in Nakamura Ward drinking, dining and dancing.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs, and coffeehouses highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Sunshine Sakae or Matsuzakaya Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
Recommended hotels in Sakae
Nishiki
Hot springs, coffeehouses, and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Nishiki. Sights like Sunshine Sakae and Sakura Avenue Lind with Ginkgo Tree are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Nagoya area at Fushimi Station.
Recommended hotels in Nishiki
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