Showa Ward Travel Guide
Nagoya
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Kuwayama Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Kuwayama Art Museum during your trip to Nagoya. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Old Streets Day Tour
1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail
From Nagoya: Kamikochi Hiking & Photography Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Top hotels in Showa Ward
Minn STATION Ai Nagoya
"Best place we stayed in Japan."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
"We had an amazing stay at the hotel! Super clean modern and spacious rooms! Very polite and accommodating staff! They go out of their way to ensure your stay is comfortable. Highly recommend! The hotel is conveniently located to multitude of restaurants and coffee shops."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
"great breakfast quality and service, clean room and great in room appliance"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier
"Overall, the hotel is in a great location and offers easy access to nearby attractions. However, one minor inconvenience is that the lobby is located on the 18th floor, requiring guests to take one lift to the lobby and then transfer to another lift to reach the guest rooms. The hotel does not provide ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
"Very clean and excellent service"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
"名鉄グランドホテルたるところが、冷蔵庫にミネラルウォーター置いてないのは納得がいかない"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Showa Ward
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.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Nagoya PARCO or Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
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.
Meieki
While you're in Meieki, take in top sights like Midland Square or Takashimaya, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Meitetsu Nagoya Station or Kokusai Center 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 Nagoya PARCO, and catch the metro at Yabacho Station or Sakae Station to see more of the area.
