Visit Showa Ward
Popular places to visit
Tsuruma Park
Tsuruma Park is just one of the places to see in Nagoya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nanzan University
Explore the campus of Nanzan University during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagoya Institute of Technology
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Nagoya Institute of Technology during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Watanabe Kenichi Trick Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Watanabe Kenichi Trick Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nanzan Catholic Church
After visiting Nanzan Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagoya. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kawahara Shrine
After visiting Kawahara Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagoya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Bus Tour w/Optional Lunch
Our pick of the best Showa Ward Hotel Deals
Nikko Style Nagoya
Nice property with a nice ambience in the foyer and restaurant, staff were very pleasant and helpful, there is no laundry, onsen, spa etc.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya
Onsen has no towels service, laundry in english not clear enough so didn't use such as washing and drying time. Otherwise, great choice.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Prince Smart Inn Nagoya Sakae
Nice~
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi
Great location. Good facilities.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Great to stay in this hotel
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Meitetsu Inn Nagoya Nishiki
Rooms are cleaned but it's a bit small. The room is supposed to be good for two people but I myself in the room has limited movement for the tiny space. Just to open and closed my luggage is a challenged. Otherwise, all is good.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Showa Ward
Chikusa Ward
Chikusa Ward is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden and Higashiyama Sky Tower are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Motoyama Station or Jiyugaoka Station to get around.
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.
Kanayama
The bars and spas are just a few things visitors like about Kanayama. Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Nagoya Urban Institute are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nishi Takakura Station or Jingu Nishi Station to get around the larger 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.
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.
