Gotanda Travel Guide
Nagoya
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.
Nagashima Spa Land
Enjoy the rides and games at Nagashima Spa Land and see why people love this theme park in Kuwana. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
Nagoya Castle
See weaponry, clothing and furniture in the treasure hall or roam the gardens to discover defense towers and cherry blossoms at Nagoya’s famous castle.
Things to do
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Nagoya: Nagashima Outlet Mall & Nabana no Sato Park Trip
Nagoya: Kamikochi Autumn Hiking & Photography Tour
Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Old Streets Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Top hotels in Gotanda
Toyoko Inn Chubu International Airport No.2
Centrair Hotel
The room was clean and well organized. The breakfast was very good with many choices at the buffet. The location couldn’t be better, less than 100 yards from the arrivals hall
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Chubu International Airport No.1
Comfort Hotel Central International Airport
Budget-friendly and helpful staff, but the most uncomfortable bed and pillows.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Todaya
dated but clean hotel. major issue was the futon bed (couldn't get a western room) - had sore back by the 4th night
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Castle inn Isemeotoiwa
Other neighbourhoods around Gotanda
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.
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 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.
Nakagawa Ward
When in Nakagawa Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Toda River Kids Land or Aeon Mall Nagoya and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Takabata Station or Hatta Station.
Kanayama
The bars and spas are just a few things visitors like about Kanayama. Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts and NTK Hall 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.
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 Showa Art Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Kawana Station or Gokiso Station to get around the city.
