A guide to Nagoya's best shopping, dining, and entertainment!

🇯🇵 Fewer crowds than Tokyo and Osaka, better shopping, and cheaper flights!! 8 must-do things for your 2025 Nagoya trip. Don't miss out on delicious food, fun activities, and Instagrammable spots. Attractions 🎐 + Shopping 🛍 + Restaurants 🍴 Like and save this post now~ 🏯 Nagoya Castle A local landmark and one of Japan's three major castles, alongside Osaka Castle and Kumamoto Castle. It's also a must-visit spot for Detective Conan fans!! 🌌 Sky Promenade The best spot to enjoy the sunset 🌅 and night view on a clear day. For just ¥1,000, you can take stunning photos on the Sky Promenade. Take the sightseeing elevator to the 42nd floor to purchase tickets, and the observation deck is on the 46th floor. 📚 TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake Shinmachi Check in at this beautiful and trendy bookstore! Mirrors create the illusion of incredibly tall bookshelves. ⛩ Atsuta Shrine One of Japan's three major shrines, Atsuta Shrine enshrines the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, one of the three sacred treasures. It has also been featured in anime like Yu Yu Hakusho and Naruto!! 🗼 Nagoya TV Tower Featured in the movie "Flying Colors," enjoy a 360-degree view of Nagoya from the rotating Sky Balcony. There's a Godzilla model at the base of the tower, and the view is beautiful both day and night. 🛍 Alpen Sports Depo Nagoya now has a comprehensive sports department store! Alpen offers a wide variety of products, including ball sports equipment, outdoor clothing, camping gear, golf apparel and clubs, and seasonal sports items like winter ski equipment. It caters to everyone from children to adults. The basement floor is a golf specialty store with a wide range of golf products and professional equipment for trial swings. The 1st floor features shoes and basketball/soccer apparel from various brands, while the 2nd floor mainly offers children's clothing, bags, hats, and fitness gear, often with special discounts. The 3rd floor houses table tennis 🎱, tennis 🎾, baseball ⚾, and other ball sports equipment. The 4th floor is dedicated to swimwear and outdoor gear, and the 5th floor is for ski equipment. You can find popular brands like Snow Peak, including limited-edition New Year's snow peak cups and new apparel. During the New Year period, there are also raffle events where you can win limited-edition Snow Peak Daruma dolls. For outdoor gear, Alpen is your one-stop shop. Get everything you need in one place without having to run around. Spend over ¥5,000 and get a 5% discount at Alpen + tax-free shopping for tourists. It's an incredible deal! Even residents of Japan can take advantage of this offer! 🥩 Sugoi TKG Tamaran (TKG = Raw Egg Bibimbap) Raw Wagyu beef + raw egg + salmon roe soy sauce bibimbap. The mixture is surprisingly not fishy at all, and the thinly sliced Wagyu beef melts in your mouth. 🐟 Atsuta Horaiken Main Branch A long-established eel restaurant with over 140 years of history. Expect long queues during mealtimes!! The eel is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, incredibly delicious!!!