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.
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.
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.
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
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya: Shirakawa-go & Hida Takayama Old Streets Day Tour
From Nagoya: Kamikochi Hiking & Photography Day Tour
Our pick of the best Showa Ward Hotel Deals
Minn STATION Ai Nagoya
"Best place we stayed in Japan."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
"The housekeeping lady always made sure our room is clean and tidy!!!!"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
"Staff were very nice and helpful. Our luggage was delivered directly to our rooms! The rooms were spacious and modern. The hotel breakfast was amazing! Do not miss out on the traditional Japanese breakfast option."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier
"綺麗で使いやすい。"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
"Very clean and excellent service"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
"Need renovations and outdated hotel rooms. Dark ambience"
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Showa Ward
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.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Nagoya PARCO or Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
Centrair
Though Centrair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flight of Dreams and Aeon Mall Tokoname.
Meieki
While you're in Meieki, take in top sights like Midland Square or Takashimaya, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Meitetsu Nagoya Station or Kokusai Center 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.
