Showa Ward Travel Guide
Nagoya
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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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Nagoya Institute of Technology during your trip to 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 trip 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.
Kawahara Shrine
After visiting Kawahara Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagoya. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Top hotels in Showa Ward
Nikko Style Nagoya
The room was the largest room we've ever stayed in Japan. It was so spacious that it included a couch. They had a few nice touches that make a difference when compared to other hotels in Japan: modern and seemingly recently built/refurbished(?); outlets and lights on both sides of the bed; a quality ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Room size was descent in Japan's standard. Since we have a short stay, this location is very convenient. Easy walk to some tourist sites.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
BASE LAYER HOTEL Nagoya Nishiki
Sound of the room next to heard.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
Prince Smart Inn Nagoya Sakae
The room could use a luggage rack, a safe (don’t know why there wasn’t one), body lotion and a hand towel. Only one towel? Is it really too much to ask for a bottle of water upon check-out? I only had coffee, no doughy breakfast, so I should have gotten one. The young woman in the breakfast area ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Royal Park Canvas Nagoya
Clean
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Showa Ward
Chikusa Ward
Chikusa Ward is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden and Suemori Castle are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Motoyama Station or Jiyugaoka Station to get around.
Naka Ward
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Naka Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Nagoya PARCO, and catch the metro at Yabacho Station or Sakae Station to see more of the area.
Kanayama
The bars and spas are just a few things visitors like about Kanayama. Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts and NTK Hall are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nishi Takakura Station or Jingu Nishi 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 of the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Mitsukoshi or Sunshine Sakae 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.
