Showa Ward
Nagoya
Visit Showa Ward
Popular places to visit
Tsuruma Park
Tsuruma Park is just one of the places to see in Nagoya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nanzan University
Explore the campus of Nanzan University, during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagoya Institute of Technology
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Nagoya Institute of Technology, during your travels in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Watanabe Kenichi Trick Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Watanabe Kenichi Trick Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Kawahara Shrine
After visiting Kawahara Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagoya. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Nanzan Catholic Church
After visiting Nanzan Catholic Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nagoya. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Nagoya: 2026 Hida Takayama Shirakawa-go Light-up Winter Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Shirakawago & Takayama Bus Tour from Nagoya w/Optional Lunch
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Showa Ward Hotel Deals
Nikko Style Nagoya
Eveeything was great! Bathtub, the layout, the bed and location. Just excellent.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
BASE LAYER HOTEL Nagoya Nishiki
Lot of space for relax, newly renovated, nice and huge TV.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Excellent, convenient hotel in Nagoya!
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
The building was really nice, the room was quite underwhelming compared to fewer star hotels I’ve stayed in, in Japan. Bed was hard as a rock and AC didn’t work.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
The hotel was clean and tidy. The check-in and check-out process was quick, and the staff provided very good service. 館内は清潔で、チェックイン・チェックアウトがスムーズでした。スタッフの対応も良く、快適に滞在できました。
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
The Royal Park Canvas Nagoya
Clean
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Showa Ward
Chikusa Ward
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Chikusa Ward. Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden and Heiwa Park Aqua Tower are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Motoyama Station or Jiyugaoka Station to get around the larger area.
Naka Ward
Centrally located in Nagoya, Naka Ward boasts the bustling Sakae shopping area, including an underground mall, and the traditional Ōsu market near Ōsu Kannon temple. Explore Nagoya Castle, museums, and diverse dining options with convenient transport links.
Kanayama
Kanayama is well-liked for its bars and spas. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Nagoya Urban Institute are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Nishi Takakura Station or Jingu Nishi Station to get around.
Osu
While you're in Osu, take in top sights like Osu Shopping District or Ran no Yakata, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.
Sakae
In the heart of Nagoya, this bustling commercial district offers shopping at Matsuzakaya, Maruei Sakae, and Mitsukoshi, as well as the iconic 180-meter Nagoya TV Tower. Enjoy diverse dining options at Oasis 21, which also houses a bus terminal.
Atsuta-ku
Get to know Atsuta-ku and its many features like its bars and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Nagoya Congress Center and Nagoya Urban Institute, and you can jump on the metro at Jingu Nishi Station or Nishi Takakura Station to get around the city.
