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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
From Nagoya: Samurai Swords & Inuyama Castle
Top hotels in Showa Ward
Nikko Style Nagoya
Good stylish hotel
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
I enjoyed great city views, clean room, many amenities, and fantastic location.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi
Hotel is minutes away from Nagoya station, shinkansen side, so it was convenient. Staff were wonderful and helpful. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Prince Smart Inn Nagoya Sakae
Great staff excellent service
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
HOTEL ERENOA
Comfortable and quiet stay
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
nothing
Reviewed on 14 Dec 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 Suemori Castle are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Motoyama Station or Jiyugaoka Station to get around.
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.
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.
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.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Sunshine Sakae or Nagoya PARCO while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
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 Urban Institute, and you can jump on the metro at Jingu Nishi Station or Nishi Takakura Station to get around the city.
