Minato Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Minato Ward
Popular places to visit
LEGOLAND Japan
Have a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND Japan and see why this is a favourite theme park in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Port Messe Nagoya
Learn about the events happening in Port Messe Nagoya during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Port of Nagoya Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea life who live at Port of Nagoya Aquarium during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Port of Nagoya
Explore the waterfront in Nagoya with a trip to Port of Nagoya. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Nagoya Port Building
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Nagoya Port Building during your travels in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Fuji, the Floating Antarctic Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Fuji, the Floating Antarctic Museum in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
From Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go 1-Day Bus Tour w/ Optional Meal
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Kyoto tour: 3 Photogenic Sites from Nagoya with Lunch
Our pick of the best Minato Ward Hotel Deals
LEGOLAND Japan Hotel
"Great location, steps from Legoland. Lots of choices at breakfast. Great experience overall."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
"Loved the small details there, such as ring holder in the room, usb charger"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
"The triple room was very spacious for our family of three. There were lots of amenities available including tea/coffee and various bath/cosmetic items. The restaurant has a lovely buffet breakfast that includes a main item. Both Japanese and Western foods are on offer. Great location with many restaurants ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Keihan Nagoya
"Helpful staff, good amenities, tourist friendly area."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Meitetsu Inn Nagoya Nishiki
"The hotel was nice, however was very high on price point comparatively given other places we stayed in Japan (despite the grand prix being on, the price of the room was very high for the size/distance from the station), particularly as the room was very small. The staff were friendly during the stay ..."
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
"Excellent hotel in Nagoya. Rooms are small but very comfortable. Great views of Nagoya from the day bed. The building has everything you need including a mall and wide selection of restaurants. We went to the wood oven pizza place and it was as good as we’ve had in Italy."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minato Ward
Nakagawa Ward
When in Nakagawa Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Toda River Kids Land or Aeon Mall Nagoya and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Takabata Station or Hatta Station.
Atsuta-ku
Get to know Atsuta-ku and its many features like its bars and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Nagoya Congress Center and Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and you can jump on the metro at Jingu Nishi Station or Nishi Takakura Station to get around the city.
Kanayama
The bars and spas are just a few things visitors like about Kanayama. Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts and NTK Hall are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nishi Takakura Station or Jingu Nishi Station to get around the larger area.
Nakamura
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Nakamura. If sightseeing is on the list, Midland Square is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Nakamura Nisseki Station or Nakamura Koen Station to see more of the area.
Sasashimacho
Some popular features of Sasashimacho include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers or Midland Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Osu
While you're in Osu, take in top sights like Osu Shopping District or Ran no Yakata, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.
