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.
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.
Nabana no Sato
Explore the great outdoors at Nabana no Sato, a lovely green space in Kuwana. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Private Half-Day Tour to Atsuta Jingu Nagoya
Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Atsuta Shrine and Shirotori Garden in Nagoya
Nagoya 1-Day Private Tour - Toyota Castle Osu and Atsuta Shrine
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
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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 Atsuta Jingu Shrine, and you can jump on the metro at Jingu Nishi Station or Nishi Takakura Station to get around the city.
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 Matsuzakaya Museum 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 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.
Nishiki
Hot springs, coffee shops and shopping are just a few things travellers 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.
- Atsuta Jingu Shrine
- LEGOLAND Japan
- Nagashima Spa Land
- Nagoya Castle
- Osu Shopping District
- Nabana no Sato
- Port of Nagoya Aquarium
- Ghibli Park
- Toyota Automobile Museum
- Aichi Expo Memorial Park
- Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center
- Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden
- Port of Nagoya
- Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER
- Nagoya City Science Museum
- Meiji-mura