See the Japanese City of Nagoya with TourJapan.com

Nagoya one of Japan's major port cities and with approximately 2.2 million residence, it is the fourth most populated urban area in the State. Many parts of the historical city were damaged in the air bombings of 1945.

Places to Visit on Nagoya

Nagoya Castle from the beginning of the Edo Period was almost completely ruined in the Second World War However, many of the paintings and artifacts inside the castle survived and the building was reconstructed at the end of the 50s. The inside the castle is now a modern museum that is open for the public and is dedicated for the castle's own history.

The Atsuta Shrine is located southern Nagoya has a central role in the Shinto belief. The Shrine has many collections of treasures and historical artifacts. These collections a long side with the over 70 traditional festivals and ceremonies that take place at the shrine every year, make it into a well-known tourist attraction.

But as much as Nagoya's traditional sights are extraordinarily beautiful, Nagoya is most famous for its modern side. The Toyota Company, Japan's biggest vehicle manufacture, has its management center in the Skyscraper in Midland Square, and its production lines in the region. Visitors can join regular tours to the plant free of charge or enjoy the huge exhibition hall where Toyota's newest technologies can be viewed by the public.

Visitors to Nagoya should find the time to see The Nagoya Port area, which has emerged as a leisure district in the last decade. It includes an amusement park, museums and a famous public aquarium. And if you enjoy watching animals, find the time to also visit the city's Higashiyama Zoo and breathtaking Botanical Gardens.

Nagoya's downtown district, Sakae offers shopping, amusements and restaurants or food courts. Major sights in the area include the Nadya Park, the TV Tower, the JR Central Towers, and the Oasis 21 complex which is home to the city's highway bus terminal. Many public events are held in the "Milky Way Square" below the building.

The information offered on this page is general and is far from offering a complete portrait of Nagoya. If you want to know more about this magical city and its sights, try the japan-guide.com or japanvisitor.com.