One Week in Nagoya Japan

28 Jul 2026 – 4 Aug 2026 · by andrejsrakar

Destinations

Nagoya, Japan

Explore Nagoya Castle and the historic Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Don't miss trying hitsumabushi (grilled eel over rice) and miso katsu in the Sakae district. The Atsuta Shrine is one of Japan's most important Shinto sites and well worth a visit.
Inuyama, Japan

Inuyama is a charming day trip from Nagoya featuring Japan's oldest original castle perched above the Kiso River. Stroll the preserved Edo-era Honmachi street lined with traditional shops and sake breweries. The town has a relaxed, old-Japan atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with Nagoya's urban buzz.
Gifu, Japan

Gifu is easily reached from Nagoya in about 20 minutes and offers Gifu Castle dramatically atop Mount Kinka. The city is famous for traditional cormorant fishing on the Nagara River, best experienced on an evening boat tour. Nearby Shirakawa-go's UNESCO-listed gassho-zukuri farmhouses make for an unforgettable half-day excursion.