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.
Nanzan Catholic Church
Learn about the local history of Nagoya when you take a trip to Nanzan Catholic Church. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Kawahara Shrine
Find out about the history of Nagoya when you spend time at Kawahara Shrine. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Hida Takayama and Shirakawago One Day Bus Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya to Takayama & Shirakawa World Heritage English Guide
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
From Nagoya: Kyoto Day Tour with Pork Shabu-Shabu Lunch
Nagoya: Hida Takayama & World Heritage Shirakawa-go 1Day Bus Tour
Top hotels in Showa Ward
DEL style NAGOYA-NAYABASHI by Daiwa Roynet Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Jul, 2025
Nagoya Tokyu Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug, 2025
Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya
Reviewed on 4 Jun, 2025
Nikko Style Nagoya
Reviewed on 22 Jul, 2025
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug, 2025
Hotel Forza Nagoya Sakae
Reviewed on 29 Jul, 2025
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 Toganji Temple are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Motoyama Station or Jiyugaoka Station to get around.
Osu
While you're in Osu, take in top sights like Osu Shopping District or Osu Kannon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.
Naka Ward
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Naka Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Nagoya PARCO, 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 Atsuta Jingu Shrine 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.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Sunshine Sakae or Nagoya PARCO while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
Nagoya City Centre
Museums, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Nagoya City Centre. Make a stop by Nagoya City Science Museum or Winc Aichi while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Fushimi Station or Marunouchi Station to get around town.