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As testified by epic movies like Shogun and Ran, Nagoya City is pure history, centred around Nagoya Castle. It was the Expo 2005 that put Nagoya on the world map. Post-Expo, Nagoya is positioning itself both as a centre for hi-tech industries and as a tourist gateway. Toyota Cars, old and new famed ceramics, Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, dolls and robots castles, feudal villas and farmhouses pearls, and a plethora of shopping and nightlife spots await you in this not-so-obvious choice of a Japanese destination.

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Let the city guide you. You don't have to put much effort into finding what to do or where to go in a city like Nagoya. Kick off your trip from Nagoya Castle and end it walking the Nakasendo Kiso Valley.

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya Castle is where the Tokugawa shogun made their home for over 250 years up until 1868, the year in which Japan’s partial isolation from the West came to an end with the beginning of the Meiji period. The castle was nearly destroyed in bombing raids of 1945 and authentically rebuilt only in 2018.

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Atsuta-jingu Shrine

The Atsuta Shrine is one of the most important sacred places in Japan, ranking second only to the Ise Shrine. It stores one of the so-called Imperial regalia, the sacred sword Kusanagi, and is well known for its peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

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Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower

Nagoya TV Tower, the oldest broadcasting radio tower in Japan, stands proudly in the heart of the city since its construction in 1954. Renamed 'Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower' on 1 May 2021, this iconic structure offers breathtaking views from its Sky Deck at 90 metres and Sky Balcony at 100 metres. Located in Hisaya-odori Park in Sakae, visitors can marvel at panoramic vistas of Nagoya and distant mountain ranges, including Mt. Ontake and Mt. Hakusan.

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Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

The huge Toyota Museum is a must-visit for all those interested in automotive history. The automotive pavilion features a great range of vintage trucks and cars, while kids will love spending their time in the Technoland, a hands-on series of interactive displays. The Textile Machinery Pavilion offers a throwback to the time when the textile Industry was the main industry of Japan.

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Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens

The Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a vast green expanse right in the heart of Nagoya City. The 20-hectare open-range zoo is one of Asia’s largest, featuring lions, tigers, giraffes, bears, and many other species. Gaze out onto the park from the Higashiyama Sky Tower and enjoy a good meal in the restaurant located on the 7th floor.

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Tokugawa Park & The Tokugawa Art Museum

These lavish gardens were constructed in 1694 as a residential retreat for Mitsutomo, the second Lord of the Owari clan. Sadly, however, most of the garden and its buildings were destroyed during World War II. The restoration took a long time, with the garden being finally opened as a public park in 2004. If time permits, visit the adjacent Tokugawa Art Museum, the third oldest private museum in Japan, which miraculously survived the World War II air raids.

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