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.
Koshoji Temple
Koshoji Temple 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 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: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Japan: Have Fun in Kansai Pass
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya Tour in Inuyama Castle, Ena George, Magome and Tsumagojuku
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Top hotels in Showa Ward
Nikko Style Nagoya
Clean spacious room. Friendly staff. Great bath products.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Our family 6-night stay in Feb 2026 was excellent. The rooms were clean. I like to commend Ryo Matsuoka san for his assistance rendered to us. He went out of the way to help us with taxi arrangement to Chubu airport for our guests who attended my son’s wedding.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
BASE LAYER HOTEL Nagoya Nishiki
Sound of the room next to heard.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
The hotel was clean and tidy. The check-in and check-out process was quick, and the staff provided very good service. 館内は清潔で、チェックイン・チェックアウトがスムーズでした。スタッフの対応も良く、快適に滞在できました。
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
The Royal Park Canvas Nagoya
Clean
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 13, 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 Heiwa Park Aqua Tower 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 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 Nagoya Urban Institute 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 Nagoya PARCO 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 Atsuta-Jingu Treasure House, and you can jump on the metro at Jingu Nishi Station or Nishi Takakura Station to get around the city.
