This guide will help you get around Nagoya city using the Nagoya Subway. It covers the basics of navigating the subway system and using the IC transport card, MANACA. First, don’t worry, the Nagoya Subway is much simpler than the subway systems in Tokyo or Osaka and is easy to use, even for first-time visitors. Your first subway experience will likely start at Nagoya Station. Nagoya Station is a large...

Japan Without the Crowds: Culture, Food, and Spaces to Enjoy Nagoya offers everything people love about Japan: history, food, shopping, and modern city life, but without the constant crowds found in Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka. In 2026, as overtourism continues to shape travel choices, Nagoya stands out as a calmer, more comfortable alternative. 1. A major Japanese city without overwhelming crowds Nagoya is Japan’s fourth-largest city, yet it feels noticeably...

Are you travelling around Japan and want to know what to do in Nagoya during the New Year Holidays? The New Year holiday period, known as “Oshogatsu” in Japan, is one of the most important and widely celebrated occasions in Japanese culture. It is a major holiday in Japan, and many citizens return to their hometowns to celebrate it with their families. As a result, public transportation tends to be...

Have you spent a couple of days exploring Nagoya? Visited Nagoya Castle, shopped for subculture items at the Osu Shopping District, experienced the bustling nightlife of Sakae, and worn a kimono while exploring the old Shikemichi and Endoji districts? If so, it’s time for a change of scenery and to explore more of Aichi Prefecture. That’s where this post comes in. It is a list of the most amazing day...

Are you planning a trip to Nagoya and want to make it an exceptional experience? It is not only important what kind of activities you do during the day, but also to rest during the night and to truly let yourself unwind from the stress of everyday life. And there is no better way to do that than to stay in one of the best hotels in Nagoya: luxury hotels...