01A first local view
Nagoya Castle
名古屋城
Nagoya’s castle is known for its golden shachihoko ornaments. Check the official access status of the keep and other buildings before your visit.
Getting there
Check access in the official guide
Japan · Aichi Prefecture
A little travel guide with Tabi
Your first visit
to Nagoya
Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.
名古屋市Easy walkLocal sceneryA small meal
Hi, I’m Tabi!
Nagoya offers castle scenery, lively shopping streets and a shrine surrounded by woodland. Choose a place and a meal instead of trying to walk to everything at once.
This guide covers places within Nagoya City, not the entire prefecture or province, or places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Three places to begin
Three places with different atmospheres. Start with the one that appeals to you instead of visiting them all.
0102
A first local view
Osu Shopping District
大須商店街
A lively district where traditional shops sit alongside modern stores. Browse the places that catch your eye and take your time.
Getting there
Check access in the official guide
03
A first local view
Atsuta Jingu Shrine
熱田神宮
A shrine in a verdant grove in southern Nagoya. Enjoy its atmosphere and follow the guidance for visitors and worshippers.
Getting there
Check access in the official guide
02 · A LITTLE BITE
What could you try?
Kishimen flat noodles and hitsumabushi eel rice are examples of Nagoya cuisine. Compare menus and prices and check ingredients before ordering.
Official guide03 · YOUR FIRST WALK
Keep your first walk simple
Tabi suggests Osu Kannon Station → Osu Shopping District → Kamimaezu Station. Visit Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Jingu separately using public transport.
Check the walking routeCheck actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.
Before you set off
- Check closing days, admission and accessible areas before leaving.
- Leave room for others when stopping or taking photos.
- One place is enough; plan around the weather and your energy.
Sources and photographs
Information checked:
Photo credits
- Nagoya Castle — Syced · 2025-03-23 · CC0 1.0
- Hitsumabushi 1.jpg — Bariston · 2011-07-31 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.
Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.