Mizuho-ku, Administrative ward in Nagoya, Japan
Description
Mizuho-ku is an administrative ward near the geographic center of Nagoya, covering roughly 11 square kilometers. The district contains multiple universities and residential neighborhoods alongside cultural institutions.
History
The eastern portion of Atsuka-ku became a separate district in 1944 and was renamed Mizuho-ku. This administrative reorganization created a new governmental unit within Nagoya.
Culture
The Mizuho Kofun burial mounds and Nagoya City Museum display collections that document the area's past and regional development. These sites shape the cultural identity of the ward and allow visitors to explore local heritage.
Practical
The ward connects to central Nagoya through the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, multiple subway lines, and National Route 1. Visitors can explore the area easily using public transportation.
Did you know?
Three major universities operate within the district: Nagoya City University, Nagoya Women's University, and Aichi Mizuho College. These institutions significantly influence the character and daily rhythm of the neighborhood.
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Mizuho Athletic Stadium
1.3 km
Nagoya Kougakuin College
2.4 km
Mizuho Rugby Stadium
1.4 km
Showa Museum of Art
1.6 km
Tōzanso
835 m
Nagoyashimizuho Library
1.2 kmJingu Higashi Park
1.9 km
Brother Museum
1.9 km
龍泉寺
1.5 km
Hachiko Kofun
1.1 km
乾徳寺
646 m
Uba-do
2.6 km
地蔵院
2.5 kmJardín de Plantas Medicinales de la Facultad de Farmacia de la Universidad de Nagoya
842 m
Nagoya City Museum
525 m
Shōkaku-ji (Atsuta-ku, Nagoya)
2.4 km
Jodo-ji (Minami-ku, Nagoya)
2.6 kmTateishi Bridge
2.1 kmHinode Bridge
1.7 kmUshimaki Bridge
1.6 kmAntai-ji
2 kmOchiai Bridge
1.6 kmTakakura Bridge
1.8 km
Shinjō-in (Atsuta-ku, Nagoya)
2.4 km
Soka Gakkai Chubu Ikeda Kinen Kodo
1.9 km
Mita overpass
2.2 km
Sakurami Footbridge
878 m
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