 Nagoya, located between Kyoto and Tokyo, is one of the most prosperous cities in Japan.
The City
- Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture.
- Administratively Nagoya is divided into 16 wards.
- Nagoya University is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan.
- Nagoya is home to several professional sports teams.
Tourist Attractions
- Nagoya Castle is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Nagoya. Nagoya Castle was originally built in 1612 and a major portion of it was restored in 1959.
- Atsuta shrine is another famous sightseeing spot in Nagoya, which has a long history of 2000 years. The shrine is a major cultural center and hosts several festivals in a year.
- Nagoya also has several interesting museums such as the Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum, Inro Museum, and Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art.
- Other major attractions in Nagoya are the Nagoya TV Tower and JR Central Towers of Nagoya Station.
Transportation
- Nagoya is served by Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname and by Nagoya Airport (Komaki Airport), located in the cities of Komaki and Kasugai.
- Nagoya Station, is connected to all main rail lines like Tokaido Shinkansen, Tokaido Main Line, and Chuo Main Line
Shopping/Eating Out
- Nagoya has large number of underground shopping malls, arcades, and department stores. Some popular shopping centers in Nagoya are Annex, Central Park, Excel Nagoya, Matsuzakaya, Meitetsu Department Store, Ameyoko Loft Nagoya, Nadya Park, and Uni Mall.
- Famous Bookstores in Nagoya are Asano Book Shop, Kinokuniya, Maruzen, Meruhen Haus, Nadya Park, Parco Book Center, and Village Vanguard Bay.
- Nagoya has numerous restaurants offering different varieties of cuisine. These include Sukhontha, Sawasdee Sumiyoshi, Jerry's Uno, Shige Yakitori Dining Bar, Raffles, Tamakabuto, Bistro Yamazaki Tei, and Mammaya.
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