Port of Nagoya Aquarium
site in Japanese Large aquarium featuring a number of different marine environments.
Nagoya City Art Museum
Collection of 2,000 works including pieces by Modigliani, Laurencin, and Utrillo, as well as those of local artists, such as Takanori Ogisu and Tamiji Kitagawa.
Nagoya Castle
Trumpeted as a famous landmark, particularly the two golden carp 金の鯱 kin-no-shachi on the roof. The original castle was home to Oda Nobunaga, one of Japan's famous warlords. Largely destroyed during the war, the current castle is a concrete replica of the original, and was completed in 1959. The Castle houses an interesting museum no flash photography on 1st floor, observation deck, and surrounding gardens.
Toyota Automobile Museum
Large collection of cars from many countries and manufacturers, up until about 1980. About 1/4 of the collection is dedicated to post-war Japanese cars. Restaurant on-site.
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Built on the site of one of Toyota's original loom factories, this museum tells the story of the Toyota corporation, from its beginnings as an industrial loom manufacturer to its transformation into one of the world's largest car manufacturers. Includes large loom machinery and car display halls as well as a hands-on "Technoland" with interactive science exhibits. Museum also includes a library, video library with personal viewing booths, restaurant, cafe, and gift shop. Displays, brochures, and audioguides available in English and several other languages. Barrier-free access for disabled visitors. FREESPOT Wi-Fi access available.
Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Like any world-class art museum, the MFA in Boston, USA has far more in its archives than it can reasonably display. This sister institution is one way to make the most of the extensive collection.
Atsuta Shrine
熱田神宮 Atsuta Jingū, Jingūmae station. This shrine houses the sacred Kusanagi no mitsurugi 草薙神剣 sword, one of the three Imperial regalia of Japan — but unfortunately nobody but the emperor and a few high priests get to see it. There are some 4,400 other artifacts on the grounds though and the shrine hosts some 70 festivals every year.Tokugawa Art Museum
Displays some treasures of the Tokugawa family. Located next door to the beautiful Tokugawa-en Japanese gardens additional admission charge required.
Koshoji Temple
Koshoji Temple was established in the 17th century by the Tokugawa family. The temple hosts the annual "1,000 Lantern Festival." There are numerous restaurants and universities surrounding the Koshoji Temple area.
Toganji Temple
Dating back to the 16th century, this temple features a statue of the seated Buddha and has many ties to Hindu religion, particularly a temple honoring the Goddess Saraswati, who is honored in a Benzaiten Festival every May 7-8. Toganji also contains a huge wood block said to purge past sins if touched with one hand.
Osu Kannon Temple
Founded in the Kamakura era 1192-1333, this temple was moved to its current location by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. The present main temple on the site was reconstructed in 1970. Check out the main hall or buy an お守り omamori charm in the gift shop for good luck. The grounds in front of the temple are host to a small flea market twice every month.
Arako Kannon Temple
This small temple is the oldest building in Nagoya, with original construction on the site dating from the Heian Period 8th century. Despite several fires which destroyed older portions of the temple, the Tahoto pagoda on site remains intact after 472 years.