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.
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
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Bus Tour w/Optional Lunch
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Tour w/Optional Lunch
Our pick of the best Showa Ward Hotel Deals
Nikko Style Nagoya
Great location and super comfortable room
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Great views
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi
The room is spacious enough for a single occupant. Clean and housekeeping is done everyday. Breakfast included was so good. I did not like that reception sets the temperature of ac from the main office. I want to have control of the room's ac. c
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Room was spotless. Hotel staff very professional and courteous.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN NAGOYA EKIMAE TSUBAKICHO
I recently stayed at this hotel and was disappointed with the room’s air conditioning. It wasn’t working properly, and despite speaking with the staff, I was told that “this is just how air conditioning is in Japan.” However, I’ve stayed at other hotels in Japan, and their air conditioning worked ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Prince Smart Inn Nagoya Sakae
Nice~
Reviewed on 26 Oct 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 JTB Sunrise Center Central Japan or Nagoya City Science Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fushimi Station or Marunouchi Station to get around town.
