Chubu
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Nagoya City Centre
Museums, hot springs, and coffeehouses highlight some notable features of Nagoya City Centre. Make a stop by Shikemichi or Nagoya City Science Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fushimi Station or Marunouchi Station to get around town.
Gora
Gora is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Hakone Gora Park and Ōwakudani while in the area.
Sakae
In the heart of Nagoya, this bustling commercial district offers shopping at Matsuzakaya, Maruei Sakae, and Mitsukoshi, as well as the iconic 180-meter Nagoya TV Tower. Enjoy diverse dining options at Oasis 21, which also houses a bus terminal.
Downtown Kanazawa
If you're spending some time in Downtown Kanazawa, Kanazawa Castle Park and Kanazawa Castle are top sights worth seeing.
Hida Takayama Onsen
Hida Takayama Onsen is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Takayama Yatai Kaikan and Miyagawa Morning Market.
Yumoto
While visiting Yumoto, you might make a stop by sights like Hakone Hot Springs and Tamadare Falls.
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
Very helpful staff breakfast buffet was really good and rooms are very clean
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
room is clean. staff is nice
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Hakone Kowakien TEN-YU
I took the taxi so I couldn’t say about the free shuttle, but the onsen was perfect that I would return again. The sushi in the Hakone dining buffet was fresh. The unlimited amount of alcohol in the buffet surprised me. The Mountain View from the private bath and the 6th floor open air bath were ...
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Residence Hotel Takayama Station
Great location. Next door to the train station. Lots of activities within minutes of walking. The in suite laundry was a plus.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Rakuten STAY TERRACE Hakone Kowakudani
Loved the room, great for families and kitchen well equipped. The onsen and sauna were a great addition to the stay. Would recommend that you bring food supplies as only one place near the station to get food.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
RakutenSTAY FUJIMITERRACE HakoneAshinoko
The place was amazing and clean. The private onsen in the room was an added bonus. Will stay again if I’m ever in the area. If you’re looking for night life, this isn’t the place as it’s remote and everything is closed by 18:00.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Popular places to visit
Lake Kawaguchi
Admire spectacular views of Mount Fuji from a ropeway, observation decks and boat trips. Visit quirky museums and enjoy flower festivals.
Mount Fuji
The magnificence of this mountain arouses awe, inspiration and even worship. Explore this amazing natural phenomenon up close or from afar.
LEGOLAND Japan
Enjoy the rides and games at LEGOLAND Japan and see why this is a favorite amusement park in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Fuji-Q Highland
Discover exhilarating rides for all ages, anime-themed attractions, an observation deck, art museum and more in the foothills of Mount Fuji.
Gotemba Premium Outlets
One of the largest shopping centers in Japan has almost unlimited retail choices and fantastic views of Mount Fuji.
Lake Ashi
Stroll around a section of this lake or sail across it on a pirate ship and, if you’re lucky, you might see a clear view of Mount Fuji rising up in the distance.
- Lake Kawaguchi
- Mount Fuji
- LEGOLAND Japan
- Fuji-Q Highland
- Gotemba Premium Outlets
- Lake Ashi
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Lake Biwa
- Fuji Speedway
- Shiga Kogen Ski Area
- Hakone Kowakien Yunessun
- Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area
- Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
- Shirakawago Historic Village
- Fuji Safari Park
- Lake Yamanaka
- Vantelin Dome Nagoya
- Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
- Naeba Ski Resort
- Nagoya Castle
- Hakone Shrine
- Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort
- Gala Yuzawa
- Hakone Open Air Museum
- Matsumoto Castle
- Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
- Nabana no Sato
- Oshino Hakkai
- Tsugaike Ski Resort
- Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
- Lake Yamanaka Community Plaza Kirara
- Jigokudani Monkey Park
