Showa Ward
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.
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.
Kawahara Shrine
After visiting Kawahara Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagoya. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
From Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go 1-Day Bus Tour w/ Optional Meal
From Nagoya: Enakyo, Magome-juku & Tsumago-juku 1Day Bus Tour
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Hida Takayama, Shirakawa-go+Observatory|Day Trip from Nagoya
Nagoya Tour in Inuyama Castle, Ena George, Magome and Tsumagojuku
![Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49003818/c50937eb-15fd-4cad-a368-c0bb1b66406d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya]
Top hotels in Showa Ward
Minn STATION Ai Nagoya
"In the midst of everything, close to the train station."
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
"Loved the small details there, such as ring holder in the room, usb charger"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Hotel Keihan Nagoya
"Helpful staff, good amenities, tourist friendly area."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
"The hotel is highly commendable for its exceptional location, impeccable cleanliness, dedicated staff, and a wide range of amenities."
Reviewed on May 20, 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 Apr 26, 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
"Excellent hotel in Nagoya. Rooms are small but very comfortable. Great views of Nagoya from the day bed. The building has everything you need including a mall and wide selection of restaurants. We went to the wood oven pizza place and it was as good as we’ve had in Italy."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
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 Suemori Castle 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.
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 Matsuzakaya Museum.
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 NTK Hall are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi Takakura Station or Jingu Nishi 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 the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs, and coffeehouses 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.
