Nagoya Meshi
Hitsumabushi grilled eel, miso katsu, tebasaki wings, kishimen noodles, and morning service coffee culture.
Hitsumabushi Atsuta Horaiken
The most famous hitsumabushi (grilled eel) restaurant in Nagoya. Eat it three ways: plain then with condiments then as ochazuke with dashi broth. Long lines but absolutely worth the wait.
Hitsumabushi Bincho
Excellent hitsumabushi near Nagoya Station. Eel grilled over binchotan charcoal for crispy skin and fluffy flesh. Multiple locations including LACHIC in Sakae. No reservation needed at Esca.
Miso Katsu Yabaton
The most famous miso katsu restaurant since 1947. Thick crispy pork cutlet drenched in rich hatcho red miso sauce. Try the Waraji jumbo cutlet. Multiple locations across Nagoya.
Tebasaki Chicken Wings
Nagoya's addictive crispy fried chicken wings with sweet-spicy glaze. Sekai no Yamachan and Furaibo are the two rival chains. Best enjoyed with cold beer. Order by the dozen.
Kishimen Flat Noodles
Nagoya's signature flat wheat noodles served in a bonito dashi broth. Simpler and more delicate than udon. Try it at the standing restaurants on JR Nagoya Station platforms for an authentic experience.
Nagoya Station Esca Underground
Underground restaurant complex beneath Nagoya Station packed with the city's best food. Hitsumabushi miso katsu tebasaki and kishimen all in one place. Perfect introduction to Nagoya meshi.
Taiwan Ramen
Spicy minced pork ramen that despite the name was actually invented in Nagoya. Misen near Imaike is the original creator. Fiery and addictive. A beloved local late-night food.
Morning Service (Nagoya Kissaten)
Unique Nagoya tradition where coffee shops serve a free breakfast set with any morning drink order. Toast eggs and sometimes ogura (sweet red bean paste) toast. Komeda's Coffee is the most famous chain.
Ogura Toast
Sweet red bean paste spread on thick buttered toast. A quintessential Nagoya breakfast treat served at kissaten coffee shops across the city. Try it at Komeda's Coffee for the full experience.
Unafuji Hitsumabushi
Rising star hitsumabushi restaurant with perfectly crispy exterior and cloud-like fluffy eel. New location near Nagoya Station Taikoguchi. Shorter wait times than Horaiken. Excellent quality.
Toganji Great Buddha
Striking 10-meter tall vivid green Buddha statue supported by ten elephants. Founded in the 1500s. Houses Japan largest wooden temple drum. A true hidden gem.
Osu Kannon Temple
Popular Buddhist temple built 1333. Houses a Kannon statue carved by Kobo Daishi. Library contains oldest Kojiki manuscript. Flea market on 18th and 28th of each month.
Hisaya Odori Park
Renovated green corridor connecting Nagoya TV Tower to Sakae. Man-made river fountains and seasonal events. Shopping and dining along the park. Beautiful at night.
Arimatsu Historic District
Preserved Edo-period post town famous for Arimatsu shibori tie-dyeing. Walk between traditional machiya townhouses. Hands-on dyeing workshops available. Quiet and charming.
Misen Taiwan Ramen
Spicy minced pork ramen actually invented in Nagoya despite the name. The Imaike Misen location is the original creator. Fiery garlic broth that is addictive. Late-night favorite.
Komeda Coffee Flagship
The original Nagoya coffee chain famous for morning service where any coffee order comes with free toast and eggs. Ogura toast with sweet red bean paste is the Nagoya specialty.
Nagoya Komeda Coffee Morning Set
Nagoya's morning culture, order a coffee at Komeda and get a free thick-toast + egg breakfast. Nagoya invented the 'morning service'...
Nagoya Taiwan Ramen
Despite the name, this spicy minced-pork ramen was invented in Nagoya by a Taiwanese immigrant. Misen is the original shop. The chili...
Nagoya Legoland Japan
Asia's first Legoland, 40+ rides and shows, Miniland Japan built from 10 million Lego bricks, and factory tours showing Lego...
Nagoya Tebasaki (Chicken Wings)
Nagoya's iconic snack, sweet-spicy fried chicken wings. Sekai no Yamachan is the legendary chain. The wings are eaten by grabbing both...
Nagoya Kishimen (Flat Noodles)
Nagoya's flat wheat noodles, wide and thin like fettuccine, served in a light dashi broth with bonito flakes. Quick and cheap at...
Oasis 21 Nagoya
Futuristic glass 'spaceship' floating above a sunken garden, the glass roof reflects the TV Tower at night. Shops and restaurants...
Nagoya Sakae District
Nagoya's main shopping and entertainment district, department stores, brand shops, and the Oasis 21 futuristic glass roof. The...
Nagoya Miso Katsu - Yabaton
Nagoya's signature dish, a tonkatsu smothered in thick, sweet red miso sauce. Yabaton is the definitive version. The miso sauce is...
Osu Kannon Shopping District Nagoya
Nagoya's Akihabara, covered shopping streets mixing otaku shops, vintage clothing, electronics, and temple culture. The Osu Kannon...
Mount Misen (Miyajima)
Highest peak on Miyajima. Ropeway + hiking trails. Panoramic views. Wild deer and monkeys.
Miyajima Shopping Street (Omotesando)
Souvenir street to the shrine. Grilled oysters, momiji manju (maple cakes), shamoji (rice paddles).
Miyajima Deer
Friendly wild deer roam freely. Great photo ops. Don't feed them paper or plastic!
Sea Kayaking Miyajima
Paddle around the floating torii gate. Unique perspective. Book guided tours.
Tokugawa Garden
Beautiful strolling garden. Tokugawa Art Museum adjacent. Samurai artifacts, Edo-period items.
Comte Tower Arcade
Near Nagoya Station. 4 floors: prize games, rhythm games, fighting games, classic cabinets.
Gamebox Q3 Arcade
True retro arcade. Classic Japanese cabinets collection. 10min walk west of Nagoya Station.
Taito Station Osu
In the Osu district. Extended weekend hours. Standard Taito arcade offerings.
JR Nagoya Takashimaya
170+ shops in station building. Limited-edition souvenirs. Department store quality.
Round 1 Chikusa
Bowling, arcade, karaoke, Spo-Cha. 8th floor of Taiho Chikusa building.
Round 1 Narumi
Full entertainment complex. Bowling, arcade games, karaoke, indoor sports.
Toyosu Fish Market
Replaced inner Tsukiji. Tuna auction viewing gallery (reservation needed). Amazing sushi breakfast.
KidZania Tokyo
Kid-sized city where children can try 100+ jobs. Great for families.
