Kanayama Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Atsuta Jingu Shrine
Head to the outskirts of Nagoya to see one of Japan’s most sacred sites, a gorgeous Shinto monument in the most tranquil of settings.
LEGOLAND Japan
Have a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND Japan and see why this is a favourite theme park in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagoya Castle
Originally just a castle town, Nagoya has grown to be one the largest cities in Japan. See where it all began at this impressive downtown attraction.
Port of Nagoya Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea life who live at Port of Nagoya Aquarium during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Osu Shopping District
During your visit to Nagoya, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Osu Shopping District. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Vantelin Dome Nagoya
Catch an event at Vantelin Dome Nagoya during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go 1Day Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Kanayama Hotel Deals
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya by IHG
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Meitetsu Inn Nagoya Kanayama Annex
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Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya
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Nikko Style Nagoya
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Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi
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Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kanayama
Atsuta-ku
Get to know Atsuta-ku and its many features like its bars and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Nagoya Congress Center and Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and you can jump on the metro at Jingu Nishi Station or Nishi Takakura Station to get around the city.
Osu
While you're in Osu, take in top sights like Osu Shopping District or Ran no Yakata, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.
Naka Ward
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Naka Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Matsuzakaya Museum, and catch the metro at Yabacho Station or Sakae Station to see more of the area.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Sunshine Sakae or Nagoya PARCO while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
Sasashimacho
Some popular features of Sasashimacho include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Midland Square or Winc Aichi are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Nagoya City Centre
Museums, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Nagoya City Centre. Make a stop by Nagoya City Science Museum or Winc Aichi while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fushimi Station or Marunouchi Station to get around town.
