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Taxi
The guide was updated:Taxis can be hailed anywhere, but as many Japanese taxi drivers don't speak English is highly recommended, unless you speak Japanese, to have the address in writing.
Here are a few major taxi companies in Nagoya:
Kintetsu Taxi
+81 52 221 6611
Tsubame Taxi
+81 52 203 1212
Meitetsu Taxi
+81 52 331 2211
Takahara Taxi
+81 52 682 6000
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Flights to Nagoya land at the new Chubu Centrair International Airport (Central Japan International Airport), about 40 km south of Nagoya. The airport is located about 40 km south of Nagoya on an artificial island.
The fastest way to reach the city is by train. The best service is the Sky Limited Express which brings you to Nagoya Central Station in just 28 minutes.
Other ways to reach Nagoya include by bus, which is less expensive but takes longer (around 70 minutes).
Taxis are also readily available (expect to pay around 14,000 yen), and so are rental cars.
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Passport/Visa
Japan may be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of all European Union member states, Australia, Canada, the USA, as well as several other world countries.
The up-to-date list of visa exemptions by country may be found at: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html
Citizens of countries not listed as not requiring visa will need to apply in advance via a Japanese mission or consulate closest to them.
Special visa requirements apply to citizens of China and the Philippines, as well as travellers visiting Japan as part of a cruise journey.
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Best Time to Visit
If you are planning your trip and wondering what the best time to visit Nagoya may be, it is certainly Spring and Autumn. In spring, the cherry blossoms (Sakura), make the city the perfect place for a romantic getaway. In Autumn, the main streets are all coloured in red, orange and yellow. The "mapple hunting" (momijigari) makes it a true delight to explore.
Avoid June and July, which are considered to be the rainiest months, also notoriously hot and humid.
Some interesting events throughout the year:
January: Coming of Age Day (Seijin no hi)
March: Dolls Festival (Hinamatsuri)
April: Flower viewing (Hanami)
November: Seven-five-three (Shichi go san)
October: Nagoya Festival (Nagoya Matsuri)
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Public Transport
The best way to get around Nagoya is by Metro (underground or subway). There are five main subway lines, connecting at Nagoya Central station, Marunouchi and ten other hubs. Stations are well signed in English and Japanese as well colour coded. There is also a bus service, including late-night buses.
Day Subway Passes are available from vending machines and ticket counters. Meitetsu Operates train services from Meitetsu Nagoya Station into the suburbs, surrounding regions and the international airport. JR (Japan Railways) connects Nagoya with Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
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Taxi
Taxis can be hailed anywhere, but as many Japanese taxi drivers don't speak English is highly recommended, unless you speak Japanese, to have the address in writing.
Here are a few major taxi companies in Nagoya:
Kintetsu Taxi
+81 52 221 6611
Tsubame Taxi
+81 52 203 1212
Meitetsu Taxi
+81 52 331 2211
Takahara Taxi
+81 52 682 6000
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Post
Japanese postal service are known for being one of the most organised and precise in the world. Search for the orange "JP" logo, drop in, and send your item.
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Pharmacy
Throughout Japan, drugs are mainly prescribed and issued by doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospitals.
Some city drug stores include:
Biandodei (B&D)
+81 52 259 7575
Ark Pharmacy
+81 52 252 1723
Vdrug
+81 52 249 3600
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Telephone
Country code: +81
Area code: 05
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Electricity
Electricity in Japan is 100 volts in 50 Hz, (60 Hz for the Nagoya and Osaka areaa), which is different from Europe (220 volts) and the United States (110 volts). Power plugs have two flat-sided prongs.
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