Introduction
Located in central Japan, the city of Nagoya has earned its
reputation as a modern cosmopolitan city that still possesses
all the unique charms of traditional Japan.
Nagoya's convenient location in the heart of the country affords
easy access to travel destinations throughout Japan. The Shinkansen
express train links Nagoya with Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and other
major cities. The Nagoya International Airport offers direct flights
to many of the world's major cities; its numerous domestic flight
destinations are a gateway to Japan.
With a population of about 2.15 million living within the city's
326 square kilometers, comfortable living conditions prevail.
Reliable and safe public transportation, including subways and
extensive bus lines put many of the city's attractions within
easy reach. The city is known for its broad avenues; tree-lined
boulevards make strolling around one of the simple pleasures of
this city. Tokugawa Ieyasu, the legendary feudal lord acknowledged
for his statesmanship, bringing about the unification of Japan
and ending centuries of warring, built Nagoya castle at the beginning
of the seventeenth century. This marked the beginning of the city
of Nagoya, and for about the following 250 years the lords of
the castle patronized the arts and encouraged the growth of cultural
traditions, such as the tea ceremony and Noh theater. Their support
also aided the successful development of such industrial arts
as ceramics.
It was in 1989, when the World Design Exposition was held in Nagoya
with great success, that the Nagoya City Assembly proposed its
"Design City Declaration." And International Design
Center Nagoya opened in November 1996, it became the premier showcase
for innovative design from around the world. The center's opening
also represents the achievement of the dream of Nagoya as a Design
City.
Attraction
Guide
There are also many other attractive sites to visit in the
city that are well known throughout Japan, such as Nagoya Castle
and Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Supported by superb
facilities such as the Nagoya Congress Center, the City of Nagoya
implements many policies and projects that promote tourism and
conventions.
The Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts opened as a new tourist
attraction in the city last year. This is the sister museum to
the famous Boston Museum of Fine Arts and one can see many world
famous paintings and exhibits in this fine museum.
Nagoya Castle - Home to the Owari Tokugawa Clan. Most of the castle
was destroyed by air raids in 1945 and the castle donjon was rebuilt
in 1959.
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens - This year golden snub-nosed
monkeys came to the zoo from China. The Botanical Gardens include
a large greenhouse, a Japanese garden, and the 'path of medicinal
herbs.
Nagoya Port Aquarium - Exhibits are introduced as if you are travelling
from the seas surrounding Japan to the Antarctic Ocean.
Getting Around
Access to Nagoya
Visitors can quickly and easily reach Nagoya by air or rail. Nagoya
International Airport is served by 26 international airlines,
with some 10 million people passing through annually. It is also
served by direct flights to New Tokyo International Airport at
Narita. Located in central Japan, the city is also conveniently
connected to Tokyo and Osaka, Japan's two major gateways, by Shinkansen
bullet train. Connecting times are only an hour and 40 min. from
Tokyo and 50 min. from Osaka.
Direct flights to /
from Nagoya
ASIA /
Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul, Pusan, Cheju, Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an,
Tianjin,
Chongqing Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Denpasar, Penang, Kuala
Lumpur
EUROPE /
Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, London
THE AMERICAS /
Portland, Los Angeles, Detroit, Vancouver, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro
HAWAII, SAIPAN, GUAM /
Honolulu, Saipan, Guam
OCEANIA /
Cairns, Sydney, Nadi, Auckland
From Airport
Bus Routes: Express buses to and from the airport to downtown
Nagoya.
A couple of stops on the route.
Meitetsu Bus Center (Nagoya Station) <---> Airport
(runs every 10 min; takes 28 min direct)
Shinkansen Entrance (Nagoya Station)<--->Airport
(runs every 20 min; takes 32 min direct)
Sakae (central area)<---> Airport
(runs every 30 min; takes 30 min; two stops on the way )
Bus Fee: 870 yen to Nagoya Station, 730 yen to Sakae
Railway route: Shin-Nagoya Stn. (Meitetsu Inuyama line)<--->Nishiharu
Stn.
(10 min by semi-express, 15 min by regular;
runs approx. every 10 min; 290 yen)
Nishiharu Stn. <--->Airport
(by direct bus; 15 min; 330 yen)
By Taxi: About 30-40 min, depending on traffic and pick-up point.
Approx. 4,000 - 5,000 yen.
Tel: Flight Information: (0568) 28-5633
Customs: (0568)28-1021
From Tokyo & Osaka
From Tokyo: JR Shinkansen bullet train "NOZOMI" 1
hr.36 min, "HIKARI" 1 hr. 52 min.
From Osaka: JR Shinkansen bullet train "NOZOMI" 52
min, "HIKARI" 61 min. Kintetsu Railways limited express
"URBAN LINER" about 2 hrs. |
