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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Nagoya Institute of Technology during your trip to 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 trip 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. Visit 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
Shirakawago & Takayama Bus Tour from Nagoya w/Optional Lunch
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya: 2026 Hida Takayama Shirakawa-go Light-up Winter Tour
Top hotels in Showa Ward
Nikko Style Nagoya
Eveeything was great! Bathtub, the layout, the bed and location. Just excellent.
Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026
BASE LAYER HOTEL Nagoya Nishiki
Lot of space for relax, newly renovated, nice and huge TV.
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Excellent, convenient hotel in Nagoya!
Reviewed on 3 Feb, 2026
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
スタッフの対応が、親切
Reviewed on 3 Feb, 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 22 Jan, 2026
HOTEL ERENOA
Great breakfast selection
Reviewed on 23 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Showa Ward
Chikusa Ward
Chikusa Ward is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden and Yokiso are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Motoyama Station or Jiyugaoka Station to get around.
Naka Ward
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Naka Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Matsuzakaya Museum, and catch the metro at Yabacho Station or Sakae Station to see more of the area.
Kanayama
The bars and spas are just a few things visitors like about Kanayama. Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Nagoya Urban Institute are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nishi Takakura Station or Jingu Nishi Station to get around the larger area.
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 of the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Mitsukoshi or Sunshine Sakae while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
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.
