Nagoya Urban Institute Library

Nagoya Urban Institute Library is a specialized library in Kanayama spread across multiple floors of the Kanayama Minami Building. The collections focus on urban development, planning, civil engineering, and related professional fields.

The library was founded as part of the Nagoya Urban Institute to support research during the city's modern transformation and expansion. It has documented this urban development since its establishment.

The library documents urban planning approaches and shows how Nagoya evolved over time. Visitors can see which ideas and decisions shaped the modern form of the city.

The material is extensive and specialized, so orientation with staff upon arrival is helpful. Databases and digital archives make materials accessible whether you visit in person or work remotely.

The collection holds the most complete documentation of municipal development plans in Japan since 1950. This material provides a rare view of the actual decision-making processes that shaped today's city form.

Location: Kanayama-chō 1-chōme

Website: http://aac.pref.aichi.jp/bunjyo/a-lib/main.html

GPS coordinates: 35.14281,136.89996

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:04