Showa Ward Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Enakyo, Magome-juku & Tsumago-juku 1Day Bus Tour
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Top hotels in Showa Ward
Minn STATION Ai Nagoya
Clean & Efficient Good location
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
Nice and comfortable room
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
Beautiful hotel. Wonderful staff. Spacious room with a view! Location was about 10 min walk from Nagoya Station. There is a Don Quijote about 6 min walk. Clean coin laundry was about 10-12 min and laundry took about 1 hr to complete for 900¥. We were disappointed by poor in-room wi-fi signal. Otherwise, ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
駅から近くとても便利
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier
Very convenient and attentive service.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
BASE LAYER HOTEL Nagoya Nishiki
Great location. Excellent stay with my 2 daughters. Comfortable bed and large room.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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 Matsuzakaya Museum, 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.
