Showa Ward Travel Guide
Nagoya
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.
LEGOLAND Japan
Have a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND Japan and see why this is a favourite theme park in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagashima Spa Land
Enjoy the rides and games at Nagashima Spa Land and see why people love this theme park in Kuwana. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Ghibli Park
Bring your family to Ghibli Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Nagakute. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Nagoya Castle
Learn about the local history of Nagoya when you spend time at Nagoya Castle. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Vantelin Dome Nagoya
Catch an event at Vantelin Dome Nagoya during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Showa Ward
Minn STATION Ai Nagoya
"Best place we stayed in Japan."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
"Great hotel, very helpful staff members."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
"Stayed for 2 days, Excellent room, staff and walkable from train station. Coffee/cafe in front of hotel added a nice mix to the hotel. Stayed with 2 children and was perfect"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Meitetsu Inn Nagoya Nishiki
"Overall, a good business hotel in a very convenient location with easy access to multiple subway lines, Nagoya Station, Nagoya Castle, Mirai Tower, and Oasis 21. I enjoyed the free breakfast with decent variety, welcome drinks, and thoughtful extras like free toiletries. My room was small but well ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier
"We were warmly welcomed by staff who also assisted us in booking a museum visit (where the registration form was in Japanese only). The room was comfortable and the breakfast enjoyable. Thanks to a lovely team!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
"Hotel is convenient location but is quite a walk as getting to the hotel lobby requires you to change from one lift walk a distance and then take another lift to the room. It is well located in Takashimaya so food options are a plenty!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
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 Matsuzakaya Museum or Nagoya PARCO while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
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.
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.
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.
