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.
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.
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.
Kuwayama Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Kuwayama Art Museum during your trip to 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
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
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
Nikko Style Nagoya
Great!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Clean room, helpful staff, a very pleasant stay :)
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
I stayed at Nagoya Tokyu Hotel and found it enjoyable and comfortable. My room was clean and well maintained, and the staff were consistently professional and courteous, interactions were efficient without feeling impersonal, which made routine tasks (check-in/out, enquiries) straightforward. Provided ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi
とても快適に過ごすことができました。 スタッフの皆様は親切で、チェックインからチェックアウトまで気持ちよく対応していただきました。 お部屋も清潔で、立地も良く、とても便利でした。 また名古屋に来る際にはぜひ利用したいと思います。ありがとうございました。
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya
friendly and helpful staff. clean room. Luggage service is available
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Prince Smart Inn Nagoya Sakae
Great staff excellent service
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Naka Ward
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Naka Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Nagoya PARCO, 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.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Sunshine Sakae or Nagoya PARCO while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
Nagoya City Centre
Museums, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Nagoya City Centre. Make a stop by Nagoya City Science Museum or Winc Aichi while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fushimi Station or Marunouchi Station to get around town.
