Nagoya Things to Do

In a country with seemingly as many bikes as there are people, it is only natural, perhaps, that there would be a bicycle museum. No doubt there are several in the country, but this one is certainly impressive. There are a tota... more

Jazz thrives in Japan, and this place is one of the best in Nagoya to hear some really good live acts, as well as partake of some good eats and drinks. A little off the beaten track, but still easy to get to, this place also of... more

It might be unfair to say Suzuran Minamiza hosts an array of unusual Japanese art and drama forms except that there really are few places these days where you can catch a performance of these traditional arts. Suzuran Minamiza... more

Nagoya's Blue Note Club adds a real cosmopolitan flair to this industrial city. In heart of Nagoya's colorful Sake District, you can hear worldwide favorites such as Natalie Cole and Keiko Lee in an intimate room. For a break f... more

It is believed that seeds for green tea were brought into Japan by the priest Saicho in 805. The cult of tea aesthetics was widely practiced by the 15th century. The Showa is a museum specializing in tea cult items accounting f... more

The Money Museum of UFJ Bank is another of Nagoya's interesting specialty museums. Anyone interested in numismatics, professional or amateur, will enjoy a visit th this museum. A total of about 10,000 coins from all over the wo... more

The name might not be inviting, but the cafe truly is! From its warm outward appearance to its wooden interior with old animation characters pasted on the wall, the atmosphere at Ant's Poo is one that you can really relax in. Y... more

A stop on the old Tokaido highway, Arimatsu over the years became famous for its production of shibori (tie-dyed fabrics). It continues today to produce quality textiles that are used for both traditional and modern fashions. T... more

This is one of the major art museums in Japan. The Owari Tokugawa Reimei Foundation established this private museum in 1935. It has over 12,000 Japanese art items including lacquer ware, clothing worn by Ieysu, Noh robes, calli... more

Located in the center of a major pottery production area, the museum boasts beautiful examples of antique Tokoname and Seto ceramic jars. "The History of Owari (the former name of the area around Nagoya)" display on the second... more