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.
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.
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.
Port of Nagoya Aquarium
Take the children to visit the sea life who live at Port of Nagoya Aquarium during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, 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.
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.
Things to do
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Kobe Beef Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Top hotels in Gotanda
Toyoko Inn Chubu International Airport No.1
The room was very clean except some mold in the shower room. Air
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Centrair Hotel
We liked the breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Candeo Hotels Handa
Good hotel, clean and staff pleasant. Parking available. Unfortunately no responses to emails before and after stay (emails in Japanese and English). Which meant although we booked for an infant and requested a cot, the hotel did not provide one and the room was too small for our travel cot. We also ...
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2019
Toyoko Inn Chubu International Airport No.2
Good place
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Irago Resort & Convention Hotel
Nice view
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Castle inn Isemeotoiwa
Views from room was wonderful
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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 Nagoya Urban Institute 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.
