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
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Nagoya Institute of Technology, during your travels in 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 travels to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nanzan Catholic Church
Learn about the local history of Nagoya when you take a trip to Nanzan Catholic Church. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kawahara Shrine
Find out about the history of Nagoya when you take a trip to Kawahara Shrine. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

From Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go 1-Day Tour w/ Meal

From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide

Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya

Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go 1Day Bus Tour

Nagoya Tour in Inuyama Castle, Ena George, Magome and Tsumagojuku
Top hotels in Showa Ward

DEL style NAGOYA-NAYABASHI by Daiwa Roynet Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2025

Nikko Style Nagoya
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Meitetsu Grand Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Hotel Forza Nagoya Sakae
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Showa Ward

Chikusa Ward
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Chikusa Ward. Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden and Toganji Temple are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Motoyama Station or Jiyugaoka Station to get around the larger area.

Osu
While you're in Osu, take in top sights like Osu Shopping District or Osu Kannon, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.

Naka Ward
Travelers choose Naka Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Yabacho Station or Sakae Station and check out top sights like Nagoya PARCO.

Kanayama
Kanayama is well-liked for its bars and spas. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Atsuta Jingu Shrine are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi Takakura Station or Jingu Nishi Station to get around.

Sakae
Shopping, hot springs, and coffeehouses 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 coffeehouses 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.