Nagoya Castle keep with golden shachihoko rooftop ornaments against an autumn sky
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Why this Nagoya board feels complete

Build a 3-day Nagoya trip around Nagoya Castle and Honmaru Palace, a day trip to Inuyama Castle and Meiji-Mura, and the Toyota Commemorative Museum. This itinerary clusters Day 1 around the castle keep and Tokugawa-era art before an evening view from Sky Promenade, Day 2 around a morning train to Inuyama for the original castle keep and the open-air Meiji architecture park, and Day 3 around Atsuta Shrine, the Toyota museum, and an Osu street-food ramble. Autumn brings mild days for walking castle grounds and shrine paths, and cooler evenings that suit skyline viewpoints and covered shopping arcades.

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The itinerary is already built for you, and you can edit, customize, and rearrange it however you want.

Interactive map view

Drag places onto the canvas to plan visually, then see everything you added mapped out in one place.

Phone-ready itinerary

You get a cleaner version of the itinerary on your phone that is easy to use and easy to share.

Real-time collaboration

Everyone sees updates instantly and can make changes together without losing track of the latest version.

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Adjust to your pace

Swap stops, reorder days, and reshape the plan without rebuilding the trip from scratch.

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Keep everyone on the same itinerary instead of scattered screenshots and text threads.

Must-Visit Attractions

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Nagoya Castle main keep with golden shachihoko rooftop ornaments and stone walls
Must visit

Nagoya Castle

Nagoya's signature castle with gold shachihoko ornaments on the roof and restored Honmaru Palace rooms lined with gold-leaf screens. Arrive near opening to photograph the keep before school groups arrive, then walk the palace interiors at a quieter pace.

Tokugawa Art Museum entrance surrounded by gardens in Nagoya's Higashi Ward
Must visit

Tokugawa Art Museum

A curated museum holding Tokugawa-era swords, scrolls, and furnishings in a quiet residential area east of the castle grounds. Check exhibit rotations before visiting and plan around the last-entry cutoff so you are not rushed through the galleries.

Inuyama Castle keep overlooking the Kiso River with autumn foliage below
Must visit

Inuyama Castle

One of Japan's few original surviving castle keeps, perched above the Kiso River with wide autumn views from the top floor. Go early to avoid stair bottlenecks and catch softer morning light on the riverside approach.

Atsuta Jingu shrine pathway lined with trees and stone lanterns in Nagoya
Must visit

Atsuta Jingu

A major shrine complex set in wooded grounds that house one of Japan's three imperial regalia. Arrive early for a quieter walk through the forested approach, and bring a small towel for the temizuya handwashing basin.

Toyota Commemorative Museum industrial exhibits with vintage machinery in Nagoya
Must visit

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

A hands-on industrial museum tracing Toyota's textile and automotive history with live machinery demonstrations. Arrive right at opening or just after lunch to avoid school-group peaks, and check the demo schedule on entry to plan your route.

Osu Shopping Street arcade bustling with food stalls and shops in Nagoya
Must visit

Osu Shopping Street

A covered shopping arcade packed with thrift stores, subculture shops, and food stalls selling miso katsu and taiyaki. Go hungry, carry cash for smaller vendors, and snack your way through rather than sitting down for one meal.

Budgeting At A Glance

Plan the trip cost with less guesswork.

Typical daily costs in JPY.

Budget

Accommodation: ¥3,000 - ¥6,000 (hostels or budget guesthouses)

Food: ¥1,500 - ¥2,500 (convenience stores, ramen shops, local diners)

Transportation: ¥800 - ¥1,500 (subway day passes, local buses)

Activities: ¥0 - ¥1,500 (free shrines, castle grounds walks, Osu browsing)

Mid-range

Accommodation: ¥10,000 - ¥22,000 (business hotels or mid-range ryokan)

Food: ¥3,500 - ¥6,000 (local restaurants, izakaya dinners, hitsumabushi)

Transportation: ¥1,500 - ¥3,000 (Meitetsu train to Inuyama, subway passes)

Activities: ¥2,000 - ¥5,000 (castle and museum entries, Sky Promenade)

Luxury

Accommodation: ¥30,000 - ¥70,000 (upscale ryokan with private onsen or Sakae hotels)

Food: ¥10,000 - ¥18,000 (kaiseki, premium unagi, fine dining in Sakae)

Transportation: ¥5,000 - ¥10,000 (private car or taxi for Inuyama day trip)

Activities: ¥8,000 - ¥15,000 (private guided tours, premium onsen experiences)

Money-saving tips

  • Take the Meitetsu train to Inuyama rather than a taxi. The ride is under 30 minutes from Nagoya Station and costs a fraction of a private car.
  • Eat lunch at the Osu shopping street stalls instead of sit-down restaurants. Miso katsu and skewers cost far less than a full restaurant meal.
  • Walk between Nagoya Castle and the Tokugawa Art Museum area if the weather is clear, rather than taking transit for a short hop.

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