Nagoya, Metropolitan center in Chubu region, Japan
Nagoya extends across 326 square kilometers of land with 16 distinct administrative districts, including the central business area of Naka-ku.
The city developed from a castle town in 1616 around Nagoya Castle, which served as the seat of the Owari-Tokugawa family during the Edo period.
The Atsuta Shrine holds the sacred Kusanagi sword, one of the three imperial regalia of Japan, drawing numerous visitors throughout the year.
The Nagoya Port handles the largest cargo volume in Japan, supporting international trade operations through advanced maritime infrastructure and facilities.
Nagoya Station area transformed into a high-rise district after 2000, featuring multiple skyscrapers and commercial developments connected by elevated walkways.
Location: Aichi Prefecture
Inception: 1616
Capital city: Naka-ku
Part of: six greatest cities in Japan (1922), three major cities in Japan, Nagoya metropolitan area, Chūkyō metropolitan area
Shares border with: Nisshin, Seto, Kasugai, Tokai, Obu, Owariasahi, Toyoake, Kiyosu, Kitanagoya, Ama, Nagakute, Togo, Toyoyama, Oharu, Kanie, Tobishima
Website: https://city.nagoya.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.18139,136.90639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
Nagoya Castle
846 m
Kiyosu Castle
6.9 km
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
10.3 km
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
7 km
Legoland Japan Resort
15.7 km
Midland Square
2.3 km
Aichi Prefectural Police
3.6 km
Nagoya TV Tower
1 km
SCMaglev and Railway Park
15.8 km
JR Gate Tower
2.4 km
Nittai-ji
4.6 km
Dainagoya Building
2.3 km
JP Tower Nagoya
2.4 km
Nagoya City Science Museum
1.9 km
Tokugawa Art Museum
2.4 km
Mizuho Athletic Stadium
7.4 km
Fuji
10.4 km
Mode Gakuen Spiral Towers
2.4 km
Misono-za
1.8 km
名港三大橋
15.9 km
CLUB DIAMOND HALL
1.9 km
Tsuruma Park
3.1 km
Nagoya Lucent Tower
2.4 km
Meitetsu Bus Center
2.5 km
Suemori Castle
5 km
Nagoya City Hall
7 m
Toyokuni Shrine
4.8 km
Global Gate
3 kmReviews
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