AprilInuyama Matsuri
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
Usually the first Saturday and Sunday of April (Saturday is the Shigaku-sai, Sunday the Honraku-sai)
NGO → Sakae / Fushimi
Chubu Centrair International Airport to Sakae / Fushimi
🚌 Bus🚃 Train🚕 Taxi
The airport bus (Centrair Limousine) is a convenient way to Sakae with no transfers. For more frequent service, take Meitetsu to Kanayama and transfer to the Subway Meijo Line.
Compare
Compare your options
Centrair Limousine (Meitetsu Bus)
- Travel time
- Approx. 55 min
- Fare
- ¥2,000 for adults (as of October 2026)
- Transfers
- None
Meitetsu + Subway Meijo Line (transfer at Kanayama)
- Transfers
- Kanayama (Subway Meijo Line)
Taxi
- Transfers
- None
| Compare your options | Travel time | Fare | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrair Limousine (Meitetsu Bus) | Approx. 55 min | ¥2,000 for adults (as of October 2026) | None |
| Meitetsu + Subway Meijo Line (transfer at Kanayama) | — | — | Kanayama (Subway Meijo Line) |
| Taxi | — | — | None |
Fares and times are as of the date shown. Fares and timetables change, so check the operator’s official website before you travel.
Recommended
Best option for…
No transfers
→ Centrair Limousine (Meitetsu Bus)
Frequent service / reliable timing
→ Meitetsu + Subway Meijo Line (transfer at Kanayama)
Lots of luggage / families
→ Taxi
How to Ride
Chubu Centrair International Airport to Sakae / Fushimi
Bus
Centrair Limousine (Meitetsu Bus)
- Board at
- Airport bus Stop 6 (from the Access Plaza)
- Arrive at
- Fushimi / Sakae (Oasis 21)
- Travel time
- Approx. 55 min
- Fare
- ¥2,000 for adults (as of October 2026)
- Frequency
- 8 buses per day
- Transfers
- None
- First / last
- From Centrair: 9:40–21:40 (example as of October 2026)
- Tickets
- No reservation needed. Pay with cash, transportation IC cards such as manaca, contactless credit card payment, Alipay+ or WeChat Pay
- Note
- You cannot board if the bus is full. Some buses do not accept cash
Train
Meitetsu + Subway Meijo Line (transfer at Kanayama)
- Board at
- Meitetsu Central Japan International Airport Station
- Arrive at
- Sakae Station (Subway)
- Transfers
- Kanayama (Subway Meijo Line)
- Tickets
- Transportation IC cards can be used on both Meitetsu and the subway
- Large luggage
- There is a transfer, so take care moving with large luggage
- Note
- On the μSKY, the fastest trip to Kanayama is 24 minutes
Taxi
Taxi
- Board at
- Taxi stand on the 1st floor of the Access Plaza
- Arrive at
- Hotels in Sakae / Fushimi
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Board at the taxi stand
- Large luggage
- Luggage goes in the trunk. Good for families with lots of luggage
- Note
- Expressway tolls are extra
Tips
Tips for travelers
- ✓The Centrair Limousine runs only during the day. If you miss the last bus, take Meitetsu via Kanayama or Nagoya
- ✓You can also reach Sakae by getting off at Meitetsu Nagoya Station and transferring to the Subway Higashiyama Line
Tickets & transfers you can book in advancePR
PRKlookChubu Centrair International Airport Transfer (Nagoya Station, Sakae and more)Booking page for airport transfers, with vehicles to suit your destination, group size and luggageView on Klook
PRKlookMeitetsu Central Japan International Airport ⇔ Meitetsu Nagoya Ticket (One Way / Round Trip)A Meitetsu ticket for international visitors. Pass through the ticket gates with a QR code. A separate special car ticket is required to ride the μSKY or Special CarsView on Klook- PRKlookChubu Centrair International Airport ⇔ Nagoya City Hotels Private TransferOne-way private transfer with an English-speaking driver. Choose from sedans up to vans seating 8View on Klook
Map
Map
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Other Destinations
Other destinations from Chubu Centrair International Airport
✈ NGO →Nagoya StationThe Meitetsu μSKY is the fastest way to Nagoya Station, with no transfers. To save money without a special car ticket, take a regular train; late at night and early in the morning, a bus to Nagoya Station West Exit is also available.🚃 Train🚌 Bus🚕 Taxi
✈ NGO →Kanayama StationMeitetsu trains run to Kanayama with no transfers, in as little as 24 minutes on the μSKY. At Kanayama you can transfer to JR lines and the Subway Meijo and Meiko Lines.🚃 Train
✈ NGO →Ghibli Park (Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park)One direct bus a day runs from the airport to Ghibli Park with no transfers. If the time does not suit you, take the train to Fujigaoka Station and transfer to the Linimo.🚌 Bus🚃 Train
✈ NGO →Ise (Iseshi Station)The quickest way to Ise is the high-speed boat to Tsu, then a Kintetsu limited express or the JR Rapid Mie, taking about 1 hr 25 min. If the boat times do not suit you, take Meitetsu to Nagoya and transfer there.⛴ High-speed boat🚃 Train
✈ NGO →Takayama (Hida-Takayama)The standard way to Takayama is Meitetsu to Nagoya, then the JR Limited Express Hida. You can also use the Takayama-Centrair Ticket, which bundles a highway bus via Meitetsu Gifu.🚃 Train🚌 Bus
Events
Events & festivals in Nagoya
April
OctoberNagoya Festival
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
Usually a Saturday and Sunday in mid-October
2026 (72nd): Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 18 (Sun), 2 days (no Nagoya Festival processions)
Attractions
Attractions in Nagoya
Theme parkGhibli Park
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagakute, Aichi
A park facility recreating the worlds of Studio Ghibli films, located inside Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture. It's divided into five areas, and all tickets are date-specific and must be bought in advance; you cannot buy admission at a ticket window on the day. Tickets go on sale at 14:00 on the 10th of the month two months before your visit, so plan your purchase early once your itinerary is set.
Advance, date-specific tickets required
ZooHigashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
A zoo and botanical garden run by Nagoya City, home to about 450 animal species and about 7,000 plant species on roughly 60 ha. It's a 3-minute walk from Higashiyama-koen Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line, easy to reach from the city center, and you can spend a full day enjoying the zoo, the botanical garden, and Higashiyama Sky Tower. Admission fees were revised on October 1, 2026.
Theme parkLEGOLAND Japan Resort
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
An outdoor theme park based on the world of LEGO bricks, located at Kinjo Pier in Nagoya Port. Aimed mainly at children aged 2–12 and their families, it has more than 40 rides, shows, and attractions. Together with the adjoining SEA LIFE Nagoya aquarium and hotel, it forms a resort.
ExperienceMuseum Meiji-mura
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Inuyama, Aichi
An open-air museum in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, where buildings from the Meiji era have been relocated, preserved, and opened to the public. The buildings are spread across the large village grounds, and you can walk through Meiji-era streetscapes while touring their interiors. You can also ride the SL (steam locomotive) and streetcar that run through the village.
AquariumPort of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
A large aquarium at Garden Pier in Nagoya Port, made up of two buildings: the North Building, showing marine mammals such as orcas, belugas, and dolphins, and the South Building, themed on a journey to Antarctica. It's a 5-minute walk from Nagoyako Station on the Meiko Subway Line, and conveniently reachable from central Nagoya by subway alone.
ExperienceSCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Chubu & Hokuriku ・ Nagoya
A railway museum run by JR Central, displaying real Shinkansen, conventional line, and superconducting maglev vehicles. It's entirely indoors and about a 2-minute walk from Kinjofuto Station on the Aonami Line. With driving simulators and a large diorama, it's fun for families as well as railway fans.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official airport, rail and bus company information. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-06