Showa Ward
Nagoya
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.
LEGOLAND Japan
Have a fun-filled day at LEGOLAND Japan and see why this is a favourite theme park in Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagashima Spa Land
Enjoy the rides and games at Nagashima Spa Land and see why people love this theme park in Kuwana. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Vantelin Dome Nagoya
Catch an event at Vantelin Dome Nagoya during your trip to Nagoya. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Nagoya Castle
See weaponry, clothing and furniture in the treasure hall or roam the gardens to discover defense towers and cherry blossoms at Nagoya’s famous castle.
Nabana no Sato
Explore the great outdoors at Nabana no Sato, a lovely green space in Kuwana. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour
Shiragawa-go, Hida Takayama UNESCO Full-Day Tour from Nagoya
Top hotels in Showa Ward
Minn STATION Ai Nagoya
Staff was very helpful during check-in. The room was as per advertised, clean, big room & good amenities. We like the location. Quiet, close to Tsurumai station, convenience store on 1st floor and other restaurants/cafes.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki
Everything is good except no laundry
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Nikko Style Nagoya
Friendly staff, clean rooms, good restaurants nearby. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
Convenient location next to the train station. Clean room and good breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
Staves are Ok. Facilities are quite old and cheep. Breakfast is cheep. Price is Ok.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
BASE LAYER HOTEL Nagoya Nishiki
Sound of the room next to heard.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
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 Suemori Castle are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Motoyama Station or Jiyugaoka Station to get around.
Naka Ward
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Naka Ward. Spend some time visiting top spots like Matsuzakaya Museum, 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 NTK Hall 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.
Osu
While you're in Osu, take in top sights like Osu Shopping District or Ran no Yakata, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Osu Kannon Station or Kamimaezu Station.
Sakae
Shopping, hot springs and coffee shops highlight some notable features of Sakae. Make a stop by Sunshine Sakae or Matsuzakaya Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sakae Station or Yabacho Station to get around town.
Atsuta-ku
Get to know Atsuta-ku and its many features like its bars and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Nagoya Congress Center and Atsuta-Jingu Treasure House, and you can jump on the metro at Jingu Nishi Station or Nishi Takakura Station to get around the city.