Nagoya Castle, in the Naka ward of Nagoya, is a major Japanese castle built under Tokugawa Ieyasu as a stronghold of the Tokugawa clan. It is famous for the golden shachihoko ornaments on its keep, and the restored Honmaru Palace stands within the grounds.
The Tokugawa Art Museum, in Nagoya's Higashi ward, is a private museum holding the daimyo heirlooms of the Owari Tokugawa family. It is especially renowned for the National Treasure 'Genji Monogatari Emaki' and its samurai arms and tea utensils.
The Aichi Museum of Flight, in Toyoyama, Aichi, is an aviation museum exhibiting actual aircraft and the history of the aviation industry. It adjoins Nagoya Airport, so visitors can see planes up close.
The Ōguruwa Shell Midden is a Jōmon-period shell mound site in the Mizuho Ward area of Nagoya. Built up from discarded shells and traces of daily life, it is an archaeological site that reveals prehistoric living in the region.
The Money & Ukiyo-e Museum, operated by MUFG Bank, displays Japanese and world currency along with ukiyo-e prints. It lets visitors trace the history of money from ancient coins to modern banknotes.
NANI is a revolving kohinabe (hot-pot) restaurant in Nagoya's Osu district. Diners can enjoy hot-pot dishes served on a conveyor system.
Kobai-en is a restaurant located in Ama, Aichi. It is an eatery serving meals, offering a place to eat in the Ama area west of Nagoya.
Goraku-tei is a restaurant located in the Osu area of Nagoya's Naka ward. It is an eatery serving meals in the bustling Osu shopping district.
Haguriya is a restaurant located near Otobashi in Nagoya's Nakagawa ward. It is an eatery serving meals in this station-area neighborhood.
Ikkokuya is a restaurant located in Nagoya. The name suggests a Japanese-style eatery, and the specific menu is best confirmed at the venue itself.
Siam Garden is a restaurant in Nagoya. Its name indicates Thai cuisine, with "Siam" being the former name of Thailand.
Yoshinozushi is a sushi restaurant in the Endoji area of Nagoya, a specialty shop serving sushi prepared from fresh fish.
Hasshōkan is a traditional Japanese ryōtei (high-end restaurant) in Showa Ward, Nagoya. A long-established establishment offering formal kaiseki cuisine, a Japanese garden, and tea rooms, it is also known for buildings involving the architect Sutemi Horiguchi.
Ramen Eboshi is a ramen restaurant in Nagoya, a specialty shop serving noodles in freshly made broth.
Cafe rest Radish is a café-restaurant serving both meals and drinks. It is a spot for a light meal and a relaxed break.
Kissa Mountain is a long-standing coffee shop near Yagoto in Nagoya, famous for unusual dishes such as its sweet 'amasupa' spaghetti made with strawberries or chewing gum. Its daring menu has made it a local legend.
Cake Bonbon is a long-established Western confectionery and coffee shop in Nagoya. It is known for letting visitors choose cakes from the display case and enjoy them in-store.
Ricchezza Tre is a cafe in Nagoya. It carries an Italian name and serves as a spot to enjoy coffee and drinks.
Mammy's Coffee is a cafe in Nagoya, a neighborhood coffee shop where you can enjoy coffee and drinks.
Fushimi Coffee-kan is a cafe in the Fushimi area of central Nagoya. It is a neighborhood coffee house evoking Nagoya's distinctive strong coffee and "morning service" culture.
The International Design Centre Nagoya is a design hub housed in a complex in Nagoya's Sakae district. It hosts exhibitions and events related to design.
The Nagoya City Archives, in the Higashi ward, preserve the former Nagoya Court of Appeals building and exhibit records of city administration. The neo-Baroque red-brick building is itself an Important Cultural Property.
Nagoya Daisakaba Daruma is an izakaya pub in the Naka ward of Nagoya. It is a place to enjoy drinks paired with a variety of dishes.
Kinjo Market is a market located in Nagoya. It is a place where shops dealing in groceries and other goods gather, serving the everyday shopping needs of local residents.
Tonto is a pork-cuisine specialty izakaya in Nagoya. It offers a range of pork dishes to enjoy alongside drinks.
The Nagoya City Central Wholesale Market, Hokubu (Northern) Market is the northern hub of the municipal public wholesale market operated by the city of Nagoya. It handles produce, seafood, and other goods, serving as a center of regional food distribution.
The Kuwayama Art Museum, in Nagoya's Showa ward, is a private museum centered on Japanese-style paintings and tea utensils. Its garden setting offers a calm space for viewing the works.
Heiwa Park is a large park and cemetery in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, created by relocating and consolidating graves from temples across the city. With its expansive greenery and cherry blossoms, it is a place locals visit for walks and spring hanami.
The Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art was founded by the machine-tool maker Yamazaki Mazak and focuses on French painting from the 18th to the 20th century. Its collection traces the flow of French art from Rococo through the École de Paris.
The Showa Era Lifestyle Museum, in Kitanagoya, recreates everyday life of the Showa period through household goods and reconstructed scenes. Old sundries, appliances, and signboards convey how ordinary people once lived.
The Nagoya City Sewerage Science Museum is a science museum where visitors learn about sewage systems and the water cycle. Hands-on exhibits explain the city's water-management system in an accessible way.

The Nanzan University Museum of Anthropology is run by Nanzan University and holds archaeological and ethnological materials. It exhibits anthropological collections from Japan and beyond, and is open free of charge.
The Nogyo Bunka-en is a Nagoya facility themed around agriculture and plants, featuring greenhouses and flower gardens. It is a place where residents can engage with nature and farming culture.
The Tōfū Memorial Museum in Kasugai honors Ono no Tōfū, a renowned calligrapher of the Heian period. Located in Kasugai, said to be his birthplace, it specializes in exhibits of calligraphy.
The Rakushi Art Museum is a private museum located in Nagoya. It is a space that holds and exhibits works of Japanese art, where visitors can view the pieces in a quiet setting.
The Atsuta Jingū Museum is the treasure house of Atsuta Shrine, which enshrines the sacred sword Kusanagi, one of the Imperial Regalia. It holds and displays many cultural assets dedicated to the shrine, including swords, ancient mirrors, and documents.
The Ama City Miwa Historical Museum displays historical and folk materials from the Miwa area of Ama City. It holds local materials conveying the region's daily life and old customs.
The Kanie-cho Folk Historical Material Museum focuses on the history and folklore of Kanie. It exhibits local materials reflecting life and industry in this waterside region.
The Aichi Sento Museum is a museum dealing with the culture and history of Japanese public bathhouses (sento). It introduces the region's bathhouse culture through sento-related materials.