Showa Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Showa Ward
Popular places to visit
Tsuruma Park
Tsuruma Park is just one of the places to see in Nagoya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nanzan University
Explore the campus of Nanzan University during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagoya Institute of Technology
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Nagoya Institute of Technology during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Watanabe Kenichi Trick Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Watanabe Kenichi Trick Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Koshoji Temple
Koshoji Temple is just one of the places to see in Nagoya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nanzan Catholic Church
After visiting Nanzan Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagoya. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Our pick of the best Showa Ward Hotel Deals
Minn STATION Ai Nagoya
Staff was very helpful during check-in. The room was as per advertised, clean, big room & good amenities. We like the location. Quiet, close to Tsurumai station, convenience store on 1st floor and other restaurants/cafes.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
This hotel was average in terms of amenities but the staff were top notch. I asked if it was possible to get in before the check-in time and they said only with a fee but half an hour before, they let us go in which waa really appreciated. The beds were clean, room was spacious, and my kids loved ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
Rooms are huge by Japanese standards and easy access. Honestly, best kept secret in Nagoya. Need to come back!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Conveniently located within the train station, shopping, eateries.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
all good
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier
Loved my first stay in Nagoya primarily because of this wonderfully located hotel next to great shopping, restaurants, and most importantly, close to Nagoya Station. I will always stay at this hotel - beautiful lobby and clean and up to date rooms.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Showa Ward
Chikusa Ward
Chikusa Ward is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden and Suemori Castle are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Motoyama Station or Jiyugaoka Station to get around.
Naka Ward
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Naka Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Matsuzakaya Museum, and catch the metro at Yabacho Station or Sakae Station to see more of the area.
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.
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.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Sunshine Sakae or Matsuzakaya Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
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 Atsuta-Jingu Treasure House, and you can jump on the metro at Jingu Nishi Station or Nishi Takakura Station to get around the city.
