While you're in Nagoya for the conference, take the opportunity to explore the city's unique mix of history, culture, and innovation. Here are some recommended places to visit, all accessible by public transport:
🏯 Nagoya Castle
A symbol of the city, originally built in 1612 and known for its golden shachihoko (mythical tiger-fish roof ornaments). Surrounded by gardens and historical exhibitions.
🧘♀️ Atsuta Shrine
One of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, said to house the sacred sword Kusanagi, one of the Imperial Regalia.
🌸 Shirotori Garden
A traditional Japanese garden with peaceful ponds, seasonal flowers, and tea houses. A perfect place to unwind during your stay.
🍱 Sakae District
The city’s downtown, filled with department stores, restaurants, cafés, and Nagoya’s famous specialty foods like miso katsu, tenmusu, and hitsumabushi.
Explore Beyond Nagoya
While attending the conference in Nagoya, take advantage of Japan’s world-class bullet train system to visit two of the country’s most iconic cities: Kyoto and Tokyo. Both are easy day trips or ideal for weekend excursions.
🏯 Kyoto – The Heart of Tradition
Just 1 hour by Shinkansen from Nagoya, Kyoto is Japan’s ancient capital and a must-see destination.
Walk through centuries of history with its 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stunning Zen temples, geisha districts, and bamboo forests.
Highlights:
- Fushimi Inari Shrine (thousands of red torii gates)
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Traditional cuisine and tea culture
Access:
Tokaido Shinkansen from Nagoya Station to Kyoto Station (approx. 60 min)
🌆 Tokyo – Urban Energy and Innovation
About 1 hour 40 minutes by Shinkansen, Tokyo is Japan’s vibrant capital — a dynamic mix of high-tech, pop culture, fashion, and gastronomy.
Highlights:
- Shibuya Crossing & Shinjuku nightlife
- Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple
- Art museums, anime culture in Akihabara
- World-class shopping and Michelin-starred restaurants
Access:
Tokaido Shinkansen from Nagoya Station to Tokyo Station (approx. 1 hr 40 min)