Gotanda Travel Guide
Nagoya
Popular places to visit
LEGOLAND Japan
Have a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND Japan and see why this is a favourite theme park in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagashima Spa Land
Enjoy the rides and games at Nagashima Spa Land and see why people love this theme park in Kuwana. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Vantelin Dome Nagoya
Catch an event at Vantelin Dome Nagoya during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagoya Castle
See weaponry, clothing and furniture in the treasure hall or roam the gardens to discover defense towers and cherry blossoms at Nagoya’s famous castle.
Osu Shopping District
During your visit to Nagoya, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Osu Shopping District. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Nabana no Sato
Explore the great outdoors at Nabana no Sato, a lovely green space in Kuwana. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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 Gotanda
Toyoko Inn Chubu International Airport No.1
Excellent
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Centrair Hotel
Nothing complaining but if they have a night snack to eat, much better, because I arrived late at night and all restaurants were closed.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Toyoko Inn Chubu International Airport No.2
Good staff and complimentary breakfasts
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Toba Hotel International
The room is spacious and clean, with many designs dedicated for the ease of stay which we like a lot. Breakfast wise is good selection with theme of seafood in the Toba region. Onsen is the best part of this stay as this might be the only region you may find the pearl theme onsen with many good quality ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Castle inn Isemeotoiwa
Single small elevator, very slow, long wait. No staircase. Hotel Shuttle to train station full, not able to access.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Todaya
dated but clean hotel. major issue was the futon bed (couldn't get a western room) - had sore back by the 4th night
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gotanda
Centrair
Though Centrair may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flight of Dreams and Aeon Mall Tokoname.
Minato Ward
Get to know Minato Ward and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like LEGOLAND Japan and Aeon Mall Nagoya, and you can jump on the metro at Kōhoku Station or Nagoya Minato Station to get around the city.
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.
Nakagawa Ward
When in Nakagawa Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Aeon Mall Nagoya or Nagoya Congress Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Takabata Station or Hatta Station.
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.
Showa Ward
Get to know Showa Ward and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Watanabe Kenichi Trick Art Museum and Showa Art Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Kawana Station or Gokiso Station to get around the city.
