THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Nagoya
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- YangmeiHigashihiroshima, Japan4 contributionsEarly morning arrived, the shrine is really clean, quite and peace. Has parking places nearly, even has free parkings nearby..Written April 28, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- geo3Calgary, Canada1,598 contributionsSuch a great variety of shops! Some good bakeries (which I ended up patronizing) and great eating places, plus almost everything you could think of for sale. There aren't many chain stores, which was one of the things that made this area so interesting.
I normally don't like shopping, but this was interesting and fun.
Easy to get to from the Osukan subway station.Written July 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Panda6551Singapore, Singapore208 contributionsGem of a museum. Get to see the fine works of porcelain. There is also a good restaurant nearby to dine with Noritake tableware.Written April 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ChloeTaySingapore, Singapore133 contributionsWe stayed in Sakae for 3 nights. There are 3 underground shopping streets that are connected by Sakae subway. Two major shopping malls are close by as well. Oasis21 is just 10 mins walk from our hotel. There are many restaurants in Sakae.Written November 7, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Zfy EdSingapore, Singapore10,345 contributionsThis is a "center" within the JR Nagoya station that have lots to see, shop and dine. Whether you are taking the Shinkansen, metro or bus, you will not miss this place.
There are departmental stores like Takashimaya and Tokyu Hands that each covers several floors where you can shop until drop, among others. Also have lots of eateries, cafes, restaurants all around, and on the 12 and 13 floor too where you can have a good bird eye's view of the city.
Of course, convenience stores and souvenirs shops are around too. And if you walk further out, there's a Disney store and also more underground shopping street where shops selling fashion, shoes, bags and lifestyle products etc are located.
It's so convenient and accessible to move around and sometimes easy to get "lost" as there are so many entrances and exits and all look quite similar. LOL. So good to "recognize" some key shops or landmarks!
And the place is full of people all day long as people meet their friends here!Written January 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Makoto Y5 contributionsIt is a place where you can enjoy a sense of open-air in the center of Nagoya.
On sunny days, look at the beautiful ripples projected on the buildings.Written May 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tan CSingapore, Singapore45 contributionsThe place can get rather crowded during the cherry blossom period, however the lively atmosphere along with numerous food stalls makes it an enjoyable experience.Written April 1, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Laguapa0310Nagoya, Japan2 contributions山崎川の両岸が桜並木になっています。名古屋市内には桜の名所がいくつもありますが、ここは昔から定評のあるところです。気持ちのよい春の夕暮れにそぞろ歩くのにぴったりです。地下鉄桜通線・瑞穂区役所駅からの道は、途中にも桜がたくさんあるのでお花見気分が続きます。
Cherry blossoms are beautiful all day long. Twilight walk on the riverside of Yamazaki river is recommended.Written December 11, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Hiroaki KanekoTokyo, Japan5,178 contributions名古屋の代表的な繁華街である大須にある寺院。大須の地区の西側にあるのと同時に、商店街の端に位置するため、商店街の喧騒は寺の境内にはそれ程響いてこない。それでも商店街を訪れた客の多くが参拝客としてこの寺に立ち寄っている。俗世の雑多な雰囲気と境内の建物の朱色の荘厳さが混ざり合った雰囲気を漂わせるが、不協和音な空気感は全く無く、むしろ永き渡り庶民に深く愛され続けてきた寺であることが伺える。
境内はそれ程広くはなく、単に周遊するだけであれば30分��要さない。平日・休日問わず多くの参拝客が訪れるため、例え祭事が無くても静かで閑散とした境内、という状況は皆無に等しいかもしれない。半ば観光地化した寺でもある一方で、数多くの文化財を擁するものの、それらのほぼ全てが非公開であるため、（祭事を除き）この寺院に特別なものを期待して参拝することは控えた方がいいと思う。この寺院に参拝出来たこと、日頃の感謝を込めてしずしずと参拝するのがいいだろう。
本堂の参拝する場所への昇降は階段のみであるため、車椅子等の障碍を持つ方が参拝出来るように、本堂の建物の1階にも参拝出来る場所が設けられている。
The temple is located in Osu, one of Nagoya's most popular shopping districts. The temple is located on the west side of the Osu district and at the edge of the shopping arcade, so the bustle of the shopping arcade does not echo so much in the temple precincts. Even so, many visitors to the shopping district stop by the temple as worshippers. The mundane atmosphere and the solemn vermilion of the buildings on the temple precincts blend together, but there is no sense of dissonance; in fact, the temple has been deeply loved by the common people for a long time.
The temple precincts are not that large, and it does not take more than 30 minutes to simply walk around the temple. Since many visitors come to the temple both on weekdays and holidays, you may never find the temple precincts quiet and deserted, even if there are no festivals. While the temple has become a tourist attraction, it's also home to many cultural assets, almost all of which are not open to the public, so visitors should not expect anything special from this temple (except for festivals). It would be better to visit the temple quietly, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to worship here.
Since the only access to the main hall is by stairs, there is also a place on the first floor of the main building for those with disabilities, such as wheelchairs, to worship.Written April 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - geo3Calgary, Canada1,598 contributionsIf you happen to be going through Nagoya station, this is only a block or two from the station. Google maps helps in locating the building, as it is not particularly well-marked. Once inside the lobby, it is easy to find the elevator to the 47th floor.
Entrance price for seniors is 500 yen, a bargain. On clear days the Nagoya harbour is visible to the south, as well as the mountains that surround Nagoya. For me the highlight was the view towards Nagoya castle.
It was not crowded at all in the evening, even during sunset.Written July 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - bigJohnny6702,603 contributionsCool indoor mall.
Great family hang out and great week end shopping. You will pretty much will find everything here. I found pretty much everything here.Written May 2, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JohnstannoSingapore, Singapore509 contributionsMain attraction of this park is the Nagoya Tower, Spaceship observatory and a restaurant area. It is a good evening stroll in the park looking around. Also many shopping malls in the area. Suggest just head to the Nagoya tower area will do.Written June 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TaigaaFujieda, Japan358 contributionsOdaka Ryokuchi is a spacious green space located cozily near the railway station and Old Tokaido. It is one of the most popular urban parks in Nagoya with nice cherry orchard, plum blossom grove, miniature golf course, traffic park with go-karts, BQ and camp sites as well as newly opened Dino Adventure where you can enjoy the life-size dinosaur robots. The park is really large with 100 hectares in area and a lot to see but you will have to walk a quite bit to find out about the basic layout of the park. And the park fails to give us the recommended walking routes for first-time visitors. The park may be suited for family visitors using private cars. From Sakyoyama Station of Meitetsu Main Line only local trains stop and although approach is well-designed it is poorly signed to get even to the first major feature of the park, Biwaga-ike Pond. Information space or even visitor center is nowhere to be seen. This park could be a great place to relax for tourists only if there are comprehensive foreign language maps place in major information booths in Nagoya.
Major paying facilities in this park include:
Dino Adventure: 800 yen for adults
Traffic Park Go-karts
Paddle Boats for the Biwagaike Pond
Swimming pools
Miniature Golf Courses.
You can even enjoy the free spaces of the park, too.Written April 25, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - NurashikinSingapore, Singapore298 contributionsRent a bicycle at ¥500/person/6month. Yes the rental goes by half-yearly. The cycling route around the park is about 1km. You can choose to walk if you like but it will take some time to explore the park. We spent 4 hours in the park by bicycle. There is the Dutch Windmill which is quite an amazing sight, the ancient clock which tells the time by the shadow casted on it, and also the Nagoya Castle. There are also ponds with fishes, ducks and swan and also a few bridges. There are cherry blossom trees and we managed to see the last few stalks of the cherry blossom flowers. Lots of people jog, exercise, cycle and walk their dogs there. There is also a Starbucks cafe at the main entrance and a truck selling fruits.Written November 19, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Clarence79Hakodate, Japan16 contributionsThis wouldn't have made my things to do list in Nagoya but I happen to be around the area and stumbled upon it. So there, a mannequin. A gigantic one nonetheless. But is it worth planning it into your itinerary? No.Written January 13, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
