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
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Bus Tour w/Optional Lunch
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Our pick of the best Showa Ward Hotel Deals
Nikko Style Nagoya
Great stay. Room was spacious, very clean and good amenities. Car park was not an issue and ample parking during the stay.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Meitetsu Inn Nagoyaeki Shinkansenguchi
Near to the metro station Lots of shopping malls around Free drink available in lobby Staff are nice and helpful Room is clean and tidy
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Prince Smart Inn Nagoya Sakae
Nice~
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN NAGOYA EKIMAE TSUBAKICHO
clean room, good location
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Breakfast was excellent. A/C was modern and efficient. I would like to commend front desk staff Mr Kato for going above and beyond. While trying to use the luggage sending service the onward hotel stated we had NO reservations and could not accept our large suitcases. We provided Mr Kato with our ...
Reviewed on 13 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 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.
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.
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.
