Kira-cho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Nagoya: Shirakawa-go Village and Takayama UNESCO 1-Day Trip
Shirakawa-go from Takayama/Nagoya One day Bus ticket
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go 1Day Bus Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Grandma's Traditional Japanese Cooking Class
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Other neighbourhoods around Kira-cho
Centrair
Though Centrair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flight of Dreams and Aeon Mall Tokoname.
Tenpaku Ward
If you're spending time in Tenpaku Ward, check out sights like Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden or Nagoya Agricultural Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Naruko Kita Station or Shiogama-guchi Station.
Minato Ward
Get to know Minato Ward and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like LEGOLAND Japan and Aeon Mall Nagoya, and you can jump on the metro at Kōhoku Station or Nagoya Minato Station to get around the city.
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.
Meito Ward
Appreciated for its museums and coffee shops, you might consider exploring Meito Ward. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden, and jump on the metro at Issha Station or Kamiyashiro Station to get around the city.
Showa Ward
Get to know Showa Ward and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Watanabe Kenichi Trick Art Museum and Nanzan Catholic Church, and you can jump on the metro at Kawana Station or Gokiso Station to get around the city.