Spots in Nagoya City (East) Area

  • Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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    4.0
    761 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Higashiyamamotomachi 3-70
    The Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens are located within Higashiyama Park in Nagoya City, and are divided up into three zones comprised of a zoo, botanical gardens, and an amusement park. The zoo is home to approximately 500 types of animals ranging from popular creatures such as elephants, giraffes and koalas to killifish. Complete with a corner to enjoy feeding and petting of animals, the zoo attracted attention in 2015 for its very handsome gorilla, Shabani, who was said to be “too ikemen” (a colloquial phrase for “hot guy”). The botanical gardens which display approximately 7,000 types of plants allows visitors to come in contact with nature in the large greenhouse and around the gentle walking course. The amusement park is popular among families with many attractions costing between 100 and 300 yen.

    Wow! Such an incredible zoo. So many things to see it takes all day. My only suggestion for improvement would be for them to charge more for the tickets. Costs only 500 Yen --should be 3 or 4 times...

  • Nittaiji Temple
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    4.0
    142 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Hououchou 1-1
    Nittaiji Temple is located about 10 minutes on foot from Kakuozan Station. It was founded in 1904 to house the ashes of Buddha, which the Kingdom of Siam (now the Kingdom of Thailand) gave to Japan. It is the only temple in Japan that does not belong to any specific sect but represents all the sects. In the main hall is the gold-bronze statue of Shaka Nyorai (Tathagata), which was a national treasure of Thailand, and the ashes of Buddha are kept in the holy tower. On the 21st of every month approximately 100 stalls and throngs of people flock to the path leading up to the temple. It is also well-known as a place to see cherry blossom and azaleas.

    They have market on 21th every month. Lots of food carts on side of street from the kakuozan subway station. Try little bit each as one portion is small and cheap!

  • Higashiyama Sky Tower
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    4.0
    114 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Tashirochou Kameiri 1-8
    An observatory tower adjoining Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Kameiri Tashiro-cho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City. The tower was erected in 1989 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the creation of Nagoya City. 134 meters tall, the tower's observation deck 100 meters above the ground offers visitors a sweeping view of Nagoya. There is also an observatory restaurant on the top floor.

    It is standing on a hill and provides a great panoramic views of Nagoya. Compared to the zoo side, it was rather quiet and comfortably providing space for relax for small additions to zoo...

  • Nagoya City Museum
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    4.0
    65 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Mizuho-ku Mizuhotori 1-27-1
    A historical museum which first opened in 1977. The museums standing exhibit on the history of Owari Province presents the history of Nagoya from the Paleolithic to the modern era. The museum also holds special exhibitions featuring amazing cultural assets from Japan and around the world. In addition to its exhibits, the museum also holds lectures, workshops, and other events. The museum’s frequent hands-on historical seminars teach children even as they have fun. Night Museum events have also become a tradition and are packed with touches which help visitors enjoy an evening at the museum even more.

    We went to visit the museum today and several qualities made it a major disappointment. First, a wholly unfriendly staff. It had a very awkward atmosphere and we were followed closely by a guide who...

  • Yokiso
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    4.0
    53 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Hououchou 2-5-17
    Yokiso is a representative work of a suburban vacation home close to Nagoya built on large premises of approximately 33,100 square meters that utilizes the terrain and surrounding nature. The villa was built by Ito Jirozaemon Suketami, the first president of Matsuzakaya Company, over a period spanning from the Taisho period to the Showa period, and five buildings that are designated as cultural assets and a garden remain today. Here one can sense the history of Nagoya as it was used as a reception hall and a place for social gatherings in the past. It is approximately 10 minutes on foot from Kakuozan Station on the subway’s Higashiyama Line.

    松坂屋創業者の邸宅と広大な庭園跡地。近くまで来たので寄ってみました。 現在は一般に開放されており、北園は無料ですので、気軽に入れます。何名かスタッフさんがいて、誘導してくださいます。(案内などは特になし) 5月の新緑と花々に癒されました。小さな稲荷神社や池にかかる橋もあり、平日でしたが来場者が写真を撮ったり、ベンチに座っておしゃべりしたりして、のんびりした空気が漂います。気分転換になりました☆

  • Furukawa Art Museum
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    4.5
    39 Reviews
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    Aichi Nagoya-shi Chikusa-ku Ikeshitacho 2-50
    An art museum in 2 Chome, Ikeshita-cho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City. The collection of about 2,800 pieces includes pictures, ceramics, crafts, and modern Japanese paintings collected by Furukawa Tamesaburo, a businessman and the museum's director. In addition to planned exhibits of the collection, they also have a high definition television showing video commentary in their audio visual room. The Tamesaburo Memorial Hall is located about three minutes on foot from the museum.

    地下鉄池下駅から徒歩2分で行ける私設美術館。 2021年11月平日に初訪問したが、たまたま私が行った日が悪かったのか、とにかく客のオバハン連中のしゃべくりがうるさかった。 いったい、この人たちって絵を見に来たのか、お仲間と雑談しに来たのか、どっちなんだって感じだった。 さらに最悪なのが、館のスタッフも展示室入口でオバハンと世間話に花を咲かせてる始末。常連客なのだろうけど、もしそうならここはいつ来...

  • Tsuruma Park
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Shouwa-ku Tsurumai 1
    A park, considered one of Nagoya’s best, which first opened in 1909. Also selected as one of the 100 best places in the country to view cherry blossoms, in spring, some 750 cherry trees come into beautiful blossom. The park’s rose garden is also planted with some 1,400 rose plants comprised of 120 varieties. With areas such as an iris pond and bigleaf hydrangea promenade, the park is filled with flowers and green plants. The park’s paid area has a dome-covered platform where musical performances are held, Kakukakutei teahouse, and small theater stage erected in memorial of universal suffrage. Seasonal events are also held here, like the Spring Green Bazaar.
  • Shiroyama Hachimangu Shrine
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    4.0
    30 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Shiroyamachou 2-88
    This shrine is located in Shiroyama-cho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City. It is the site of the ruins of Suemori Castle, which was built in 1547 by Oda Nobunaga's father, Oda Nobuhide. Every year in July, the Chinowa Shinji is held here. Worshippers pass through a large hoop of kaya grassthree times, which is said to give benefits such as healing of diseases, financial stability and a long, healthy life.

    覚王山からそんなに遠くないですが、高台にあるので結構歩く感じです。車なら上までアクセスできるようです。末森城があった場所にあり、その名残もあります。夫婦円満、縁結びの御神木として信仰されている連理木も境内にありますが、少し本殿からは離れます。

  • Ueno Tenmangu Shrine, Nagoya Tenjin
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    4.0
    25 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Akasakachou 4-89
    A Tenmangu Shinto shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of scholarship, located in Chigusa Ward, Nagoya City. Counted as one of Nagoya's three great Tenmangu shrines along with Sakuraten Shrine and the Yamada Tenmangu, locally it is also known as the Nagoya Tenjin. During entrance exam season each year, the shrine is visited by many students hoping to get into the school of their choice.

    名古屋3大天神の一つです。職場近くの桜天神は通勤で前を通るのですが上野天満宮には初めてきました。子供のころから知ってはいたのですが、受験の時にも来たことはなったです。境内は思っていたより広く開放的な感じでした。

  • Nagoya Agricultural Center dela Farm
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    3.5
    6 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Tempaku-ku Tempakuchouhirabari Kuroishi 2872-3
    This agricultural facility was established in 1965. It has a full complement of various areas such as a paddock, an exhibition poultry house, vegetable gardens and greenhouse cultivation. It is famous as a spot for viewing weeping plum blossoms, and every year a Weeping Plum Festival is held here. The local people also often use it as a meeting place.

    名古屋市農業センターdelaファーム内に有る売店です 牧場の牛から搾乳したミルクから作られているジェラートがとても美味しいです。 常時5-6種類のジェラートが販売されているのですが、なぜかシングルしかなくて残念です。 一度に色んなフレーバーが食べたいのに… 他にもプリンやドーナツ等々あって、梅まつりの時期には限定の梅ジュレとミルクジェラートのパフェが販売されます。

  • Takamu Jinja Shrine
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    4.0
    23 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Imaike 1-4-18
    A Shinto shrine located not far from JR Chikusa Station which is dedicated to Takamimusubi no Kami. Part of the Koi no Sansha Meguri three shrine love pilgrimage, many worshippers come here seeking to realize true love. It is also said that those who drink the water from the traditional hand purification fountain on the grounds will find love.

    古墳時代の創建と伝わるとても古い神社で、千種駅の近くにあります。アマテラス以上との説もあるタカミムスビを祀る神社には元古井という霊泉があり、この辺りの地名の元にもなっているようです。住宅街にひっそりと鎮座しますがどこか威厳も感じるような社でした。古井と恋をかけて、縁結びのご利益もあるとのことです。

  • Bottom Line
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Imaike 4-7-11
    A live performance space located close to Imaike Station in Imaike, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City. The only franchise location of the famous Bottom Line club in New York, the facility is used for live music performances and can be rented out as an event space.

    名古屋の地下鉄今池駅目の前にあるライブハウス。 定員700名以上の大きなライブハウスですが、現在はコロナ禍の対応で本当に少数の観客で営業されてます。 Jazz、Rock、Popsと色々なジャンルの音楽を楽しめる貴重な場所です。

  • Heiwa Park
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Heiwakouen
    A public park located in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City. Park features include scenic Nekogahora Pond and a field surrounded by young dawn redwoods. Some 2,300 cherry trees grow on the park's grounds and the park is a renowned destination for cherry blossom viewing in spring. During the blooming period, the park is filled with visitors come to enjoy the flowers. There is also a cemetery on the park's grounds occupied by the graves of historic personages such as the samurai Hirate Masahide, attracting history buffs.
  • Watanabe Kenichi Trick Art Museum
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    3.5
    10 Reviews
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    Aichi Nagoya-shi Showa-ku Takikawacho 40
    An art museum on the Iida Kaido Highway in Takikawa-cho, Showa Ward, Nagoya City. It exhibits the work of Kenichi Watanabe, a trick art painter born in Aichi Prefecture. The museum provides the chance to encounter a variety of pieces, including one where the picture transforms when the frame is rotated and one where a conical mirror reveals the image.

    テレビで紹介されているのを見て、行きました。トリックアートがとても面白く、デートなどにもお勧めです。

  • Misen Imaike Main Shop
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Imaike 1-12-10
    A Taiwanese restaurant which was founded in 1960. The restaurant is famous as the inventor of Taiwan ramen, a renowned local Nagoya dish. In the restaurant’s spacious interior, you can enjoy authentic Taiwanese cuisine. The restaurant’s full menu includes dim sum dishes and full course meals, ensuring everything from individuals to large groups can enjoy a meal here. The restaurant is also easy to find and is situated just outside the exit of the Imaike subway station.
  • Koshoji Temple
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Shouwa-ku Yagotohonmachi 78
    A Buddhist temple located in Showa Ward, Nagoya City dedicated to Dainichi-Nyorai. The temple is also famous as having been a favorite of the Owari Tokugawa family. The temple grounds are hosting to designated Important Cultural Properties such as a five tier pagoda, and the temple's mountain walking path attracts many visitors. A monthly festival and market are also held at the temple.

    本堂向かって右側にある階段やエスカレータで上に上がり、そのまま道を進んで一番奥にある茶室です。ここでは本堂裏にある庭園、普門園を拝観できますが入場料として500円(お抹茶とお菓子付)が必要になります。それでも庭園を眺めながらお抹茶をいただき、静かに時を過ごすことができて、ちょっと癒された気分になりました。興正寺へ行った際は是非立ち寄ってみてはいかがでしょうか。

  • SHOWA MUSEUM of Art
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
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    Aichi Nagoya-shi Showa-ku Shiomicho 4-1
    An art museum in Shiomi-cho, Showa Ward, Nagoya City. It features about 800 items including tea ceremony utensils from the collection of founder Goto Kozo. Nanzanju-so is a Prefectural Cultural Property that's been reconstructed on the premises, and with a reservation you can visit the Nejikago-no-Seki tea house.

    地下鉄いりなか駅から徒歩10分ほど。住宅街にある私設美術館。入館料は600円。地下鉄の1日乗車券を提示すると100円引きとなる。 建物は2階建てだが展示室は1階に小さな部屋が1室あるのみ。展示室内は撮影不可。訪館時は新春展「窓から見た景色」が開催されており、日本画や茶器などが30点ほど展示されていた。建物を抜けたところにある庭園には江戸末期に建てられた武家別邸を移築した「南山寿荘」、茶室「有合庵...

  • Kouyouen
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Chikusa-ku Chikusa 2-24-10
    A beer hall established in 1931 situated along Wakamiya Odori Avenue in Chikusa, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City. The hall has a barbecue restaurant serving renowned jingisukan lamb barbecue; a local beer restaurant; a shabushabu and sukiyaki hotpot restaurant; beer garden; and party rooms, and here you can enjoy tasty food along with fresh draught beer.
  • Kissa Mountain
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    3.5
    73 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Shouwa-ku Takikawachou 47-86
    A long-standing cafe located an eight minute walk from Yagoto Nisseki Station on the Meijo Line subway known for its unusual menu selections such as sweet matcha and ogura spaghetti, and shiruko sweet bean soup spaghetti. The cafe also offers one coin hamburg steak and spaghetti set meals. In addition to boasting a deep-seated love among local students, the cafe is also frequented by tourists from far and wide.

    30年振りに利用。外観はあまり変わっていないようだが、内装のレイアウトはすっかり変わっていました。メニューの量は相変わらずボリュームあり。オーダーしたのは、イカスミスパ1050円とレモンティー400円。レモンティーはごく普通、スライスレモンが入った紅茶は格別の味。ミニのレモンケーキとおつまみも付いてリーズナブル。イカスミスパは軽く2人前を超えるボリューム。麺は丸中細麺。イカの他にニンニク•タマネギ...

  • Chinese Restaurant Pikaichi
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    4.0
    16 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Aichi Nagoya-shi Chikusa-ku Imaike 1-14-5
    A Chinese restaurant located in Imaike 1 Chome, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City. This long-standing establishment has been in business for over 50 years. Menu selections include specialty dishes like burdock sauteed with fine slices of meat, sauteed spicy squid mouth, and stewed daikon radish with white flesh; as well as a spicy ramen which comes in your choice of one of 10 spiciness levels.

    オフシーズンでしたが店内にはドラゴンズユニフォームを身にまとったお客さんがちらほら。ラーメンとチャーハンがおいしかったです。

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Aichi is a prefecture of great natural beauty with Nagoya city at its heart, a busy hub home to a labyrinth of underground shops and the 17th-century Nagoya Castle. Castles are easy to find in this history-rich prefecture, but the highlight for history buffs has to be the Museum Meiji-mura, where preserved buildings from the turn of the 20th century are displayed in all their grandeur in an outdoor museum.

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