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
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.
Showa Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Showa Art Museum during your trip to 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: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
From Nagoya: Eihoji, Enakyo, Magomejuku & Tsumagojuku Day Tour
Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Top hotels in Showa Ward
Nikko Style Nagoya
A very popular and busy hotel which has a cosy, modern and intimate feel. Very design-led, nice rooms and excellent gym. Reception staff especially efficient and helpful. Popular with travel groups so restaurant can be very busy but the staff try to manage expectations and timings. About 10 mins ...
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Prince Smart Inn Nagoya Sakae
Nice~
Reviewed on Oct 26, 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 Nov 12, 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN NAGOYA EKIMAE TSUBAKICHO
clean room, good location
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Big enough
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Everything
Reviewed on Nov 14, 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 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.
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.
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 Nagoya Urban Institute 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 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 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.
