Where to Stay in Nagoya: Choosing the Right Area

Served by the Tokaido Shinkansen, JR local lines, Meitetsu, Kintetsu, the subway and the Aonami Line, with hotels and department stores in its high-rise towers. Limited express trains to Takayama and Ise and the μSKY to Centrair also depart from here.

Best for

• ✓Travelers getting around by shinkansen
• ✓Those making day trips to Takayama, Inuyama and other nearby areas
• ✓Anyone who wants to try Nagoya specialties easily around the station

Keep in mind

The underground malls are extensive and it is hard to tell where the JR, Meitetsu and Kintetsu stations are in relation to each other, so check your platform in advance.

Nearest stations

🚉 JR, Meitetsu, Kintetsu, Nagoya Municipal Subway and Aonami Line Nagoya Station

An office district where the Higashiyama and Tsurumai subway lines meet. Shirakawa Park, home to the Nagoya City Science Museum and an art museum, is nearby, and both Nagoya Station and Sakae are a quick subway ride away.

Best for

• ✓Those who want easy access to both Nagoya Station and Sakae
• ✓Travelers who want a calm stay at a business hotel
• ✓Families visiting the science museum

Nearest stations

🚉 Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line and Tsurumai Line Fushimi Station

Nagoya's largest downtown district, packed with department stores and shopping complexes, and home to Oasis 21 and the Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER (the TV Tower). The Osu shopping street and Nagoya Castle are easy to reach by subway.

Best for

• ✓Those who want to eat out at night
• ✓Travelers focused on shopping
• ✓Anyone who also wants to visit Osu and Nagoya Castle

Keep in mind

Getting to Nagoya Station means taking the subway, so leave a little early on days with an early-morning shinkansen.

Nearest stations

🚉 Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line and Meijo Line Sakae Station; Meitetsu Seto Line Sakaemachi Station

A major interchange station served by JR, Meitetsu and the subway, where the μSKY to Centrair also stops. It sits on the airport side of Nagoya Station and is close to Atsuta Jingu Shrine.

Best for

• ✓Travelers using Centrair
• ✓Anyone who wants to visit Atsuta Jingu Shrine

Keep in mind

There are few sights around the station, so sightseeing will mostly mean getting around by train.

Nearest stations

🚉 JR, Meitetsu and Nagoya Municipal Subway Kanayama Station

A district facing the Port of Nagoya, home to LEGOLAND Japan Resort and the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, with a hotel next to LEGOLAND. The Aonami Line connects it to Nagoya Station.

Best for

• ✓Families heading to LEGOLAND
• ✓Families with train-loving kids

Keep in mind

It is far from the city center, and places to eat nearby are limited.

Nearest stations

🚉 Aonami Line Kinjo-futo Station