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.
Kawahara Shrine
After visiting Kawahara Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagoya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Our pick of the best Showa Ward Hotel Deals
Minn STATION Ai Nagoya
In the midst of everything, close to the train station.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
We enjoyed our stay for 3 nights and breakfast buffet. It was a 15 minute walk to Nagoya Station or take a taxi for 1300 yen.. there is a Mega Don Quixote less than 5 minutes for groceries,liquor, and other essentials.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
Large room by Japanese standards really modern and well maintained, elevated overall experience
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Keihan Nagoya
Room is clean but property is a bit old with peeling wall paper. Great location with lots of food options nearby and walkable distance to shopping malls
Reviewed on 6 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
飯店地點方便，樓下就是車站和百貨公司，對面就有24小時營業的藥妝店，車站的地下街也是很多可以逛，附近吃東西也選擇很多。購物缺點唯一就是離唐吉訶德比較遠，但不影響。 入住前就有看到評論說房間就聽得到列車的聲音，這次住23樓，確實是聽得到，但依我們的感覺就像是白噪音那種程度，沒有大聲到影響睡眠，入住的兩位都沒有因為電車聲而被吵醒。隔音不錯，除了電車的聲音，沒有聽到其他房客的聲音，只有很少的開關門聲。 房間空間很夠大，窗邊還有沙發可以看夜景，照明有足元燈選項可以當小夜燈很不錯。樓層梯廳有提供製冰機和微波爐，電梯都來的很快，不太需要等很久。 這次辦入住時的櫃台服務人員很親切，解說也很有耐心。 ...
Reviewed on 11 May 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 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.
