Naka-ku, Administrative ward in central Nagoya, Japan
Naka-ku is the central ward of Nagoya with mixed residential and commercial areas, home to Nagoya Castle, Nagoya TV Tower, the City Science Museum, and City Art Museum. Several subway lines run through the area, connecting different parts of the city.
The ward was established in 1908 as one of Nagoya's original four districts and suffered heavy damage during World War II. Postwar reconstruction introduced a grid pattern street layout that shapes the area today.
The Osu district draws people with covered shopping streets lined with restaurants and shops, while the Osu Kannon temple hosts regular flea markets. Visitors see a mix of older family-run stores and newer shops that reflect how locals spend their time here.
The ward is best explored using public transportation, with multiple subway lines offering good connections. Most attractions like the castle and museums are easily reached, and the area is walkable for longer trips.
The Sakae district features a 100-meter-wide road with small parks and performance spaces between two four-lane roads. This green corridor creates unexpected open space in the middle of the dense urban area.
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