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Nagoya, Aichi | Visit on Jul 15 for the Nagoya Port Festival

Best to visit on Jul 15 for the Nagoya Port Festival, or between Jul 31 to Aug 4 for the Endoji Tanabata Festival

Nagoya, Aichi | Visit on Jul 15 for the Nagoya Port Festival

Nagoya Castle: Start the day by exploring this iconic castle, renowned for its golden shachihoko ornaments and beautifully reconstructed Honmaru Palace.

Atsuta Shrine: Visit one of Japan's most important Shinto shrines, home to the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi.

Local Cuisine: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, sampling Nagoya specialties such as hitsumabushi (grilled eel on rice) or miso katsu (pork cutlet with miso sauce).

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology: Discover the history of Toyota and the development of Japan’s automobile industry through interactive exhibits and displays.

Nagoya Port: Conclude the day with a visit to the Nagoya Port area, where you can enjoy the aquarium, Maritime Museum, and a relaxing waterfront stroll.

Local Festivals

Nagoya Port Festival

ScheduleMon, Jul 15 (national holiday), 2024
Time2:30 pm–8:10 pm
VenuePort of Nagoya Garden Pier
CostFree of charge

Endoji Tanabata Festival

ScheduleJul 31,2024 ~ Aug 4,2024
VenueEndoji Shotengai shopping arcade, Endoji Hon-machi Shotengai shopping arcade
CostFree