Where to Stay in Nagoya

Japan's fourth largest city and central hub. Gateway to the Japanese Alps, Toyota country, and unique miso-everything cuisine.

Quick Picks

Shinkansen hub: Nagoya Station

Direct access, major hotels

Nightlife & shopping: Sakae

Entertainment central

Budget traveler: Osu

Cheapest area, local vibes

Day trip base: Nagoya Station

Easy access to Takayama, Shirakawa-go

Nagoya Areas

Spread out city with excellent metro. Most visitors stay near Station or Sakae.

Nagoya Station (Meieki)

Transit hub, modern, convenient

Best for: Business travelers, Shinkansen users, efficiency seekers

Pros: Direct Shinkansen access, Major hotels, JR Gate Tower mall, Easy day trips

Cons: Less character, Commercial feel, Far from nightlife

Station: Nagoya Station (JR, Metro, Meitetsu, Kintetsu)

Nearby: JR Gate Tower, Midland Square, Toyota Museum, Sky Promenade

Price Range

Budget:¥5,000-10,000

Mid-range:¥10,000-22,000

Luxury:¥28,000+

Sakae

Entertainment district, shopping central

Best for: Nightlife, shopping, central location

Pros: Best nightlife area, Department stores, Oasis 21 landmark, Restaurants everywhere

Cons: Can be noisy, Crowded weekends, Less convenient for Shinkansen

Station: Sakae Station (Metro)

Nearby: Oasis 21, TV Tower, Nagoya Castle (walking distance), nightlife streets

Price Range

Budget:¥6,000-11,000

Mid-range:¥11,000-24,000

Luxury:¥30,000+

Fushimi

Business district, central, quiet

Best for: Mix of access and calm, business travelers

Pros: Between Station and Sakae, Good value hotels, Quiet evenings, Walk to castle

Cons: Less exciting, Limited dining, Business area feel

Station: Fushimi Station (Metro)

Nearby: Nagoya Castle, Hisaya Odori Park, Science Museum

Price Range

Budget:¥5,500-10,000

Mid-range:¥10,000-20,000

Luxury:¥25,000+

Osu / Kanayama

Local neighborhood, authentic, budget

Best for: Budget travelers, local culture, retro vibes

Pros: Cheapest area, Osu Kannon temple, Retro shopping arcade, Local atmosphere

Cons: Far from main sights, Limited hotel options, Less polished

Station: Osu Kannon or Kamimaezu Station (Metro)

Nearby: Osu Shopping Arcade, Osu Kannon Temple, electronics shops, vintage stores

Price Range

Budget:¥4,500-9,000

Mid-range:¥9,000-18,000

Luxury:¥22,000+

Nagoya Tips

Nagoya is a transit hub

Gateway to Japanese Alps (Takayama), Shirakawa-go, Ise Shrine. Many travelers pass through en route.

Famous for unique foods

Miso katsu, hitsumabushi (eel), tebasaki (chicken wings), kishimen noodles. Nagoya meshi is a thing.

Toyota country

Toyota Museum and factory tours are popular. Reserve ahead for factory visits.

Nagoya Castle reconstruction

The main tower is closed for reconstruction (wooden rebuild). Honmaru Palace is stunning and open.

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