Nagoya
People say Nagoya is only for car buffs, but last time I got lost there, I ended up in a small alley with a ramen shop run by a man who collects toy trains. The city moves at its own pace. You can take the subway, but you could also walk and accidentally join a festival. Popular things to do or visit include a stroll through Osu district, where a local once handed me a flyer for a concert, thinking I was someone else entirely. For those hunting the best hotel in Nagoya, locals will point you in opposite directions, so choose whichever feels lucky. Don’t forget to wave at the golden dolphins on top of Nagoya Castle, or they might get lonely.
Local weather in Japan
SPRING
mild & temperate
SUMMER
warm & sunny
AUTUMN
mild & temperate
WINTER
cool
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Wake up early, grab a miso katsu sandwich, and watch the sunrise over Nagoya Station, which is higher than you’d expect. The city stretches out like a tangle of stories, each one waiting for a visitor who doesn’t mind getting a bit lost. On Fridays, some people claim the city’s pachinko parlors hum with more energy, but I’ve never had the patience to count the balls. If you want the best hotel in Nagoya, just follow the travelers with the smallest suitcases—they know something you don’t.
Visit Atsuta Shrine, but avoid the temptation to count the trees, unless you have a lot of time and very patient friends. The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology is a favorite, though I once met a traveler who thought it was a car dealership and tried to buy a camshaft. Nagoya’s quirks will surprise you; sometimes, even the vending machines sell umbrellas that don’t open. And for those who collect refrigerator magnets, beware: some shops close earlier than the internet says, so check twice or bring a tent.
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