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PART 01 Preview of Nagoya

Unforgettable moments from my trip to Nagoya
Basic information about traveling in Nagoya
Nagoya at a glance
A glance at the cities surrounding Nagoya
Nagoya Travel Calendar
Let's learn Japanese living etiquette to avoid embarrassment.
Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions

PART 02 The Most Amazing Nagoya Theme Tour

Nagoya's representative attractions
5 Other Travel Destinations for Housewives
Nagoya's historical spots
The majesty of Japan's premier industrial city
'Daeyujam' hot place
Gero, one of Japan's three most famous springs
Housewives enjoying a rental car
Nagoya Messi
Hitsumabushi
Miso Katsu
Miso Nikomi Udon
Taiwanese ramen
Ogura Toast
Tebasaki & Tenmusu
Shopping paradise
Conquer convenience stores
Recommended travel course

PART 03 Time to meet the real Nagoya

How to get to Nagoya
Getting into the city from Chubu Centrair International Airport
Nagoya's public transportation
Nagoya Subway Map
Useful Transport Passes & Cards to Know
AREA 1 Nagoya Station
AREA 2 Sakae
AREA 3 Os
AREA 4 Nagoya Castle
REAL PLUS 1 Atsuta Shrine
REAL PLUS 2 Minato

PART 04 The Most Amazing Way to Travel Around Nagoya

AREA 1 Gero
AREA 2 Takayama
AREA 3 Shirakawago
AREA 4 Inuyama
AREA 5 Gujohachiman

Real Guide
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Chubu Centrair International Airport, the gateway to Nagoya, a place to eat, play, and have fun.
Complete Analysis of Nagoya Station
Nagoya Meshi Restaurant List
Challenge, Omikuji!
Complete Analysis of Nagoya Castle
The Story of Atsuta Shrine
How to ride the Aonami Line
Ghibli Park, a mecca for Ghibli enthusiasts

PART 05 Practical Travel Preparation

Travel Preparation Calendar
Immigration procedures
Popular accommodation areas by region
What's the best way to use mobile data for me?
Useful applications
Real Japanese Travel Conversation

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Japan's third largest city, Nagoya, and five charming small towns in one volume!

Nagoya, Japan's third largest city, is only a two-hour flight away, and its unique surrounding cities are emerging as a hot travel destination in Japan.
Nagoya, with its numerous department stores, shopping malls, and delicious restaurants; Gero, famous as one of Japan's top three hot spring resorts; Takayama, a little Kyoto with well-preserved old Japanese streets; Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site; Inuyama, with its Showa-era atmosphere; and Gujo Hachiman, a fairytale-like village in the mountains.
All six cities, each boasting its own charm, are included in “Real Nagoya.”
From directions to attractions, shopping, cafes, and delicious restaurants, explore the cities surrounding Nagoya in one book.


A complete list of restaurants that will captivate foodies.

Nagoya, a culinary mecca filled with dishes that are on every foodie's bucket list.
The food tour, a must-do on any trip to Japan, shines even brighter in Nagoya.
Nagoya Meshi, a local dish unique to Nagoya, is one of them.
Hitsumabushi, a crispy-on-the-outside, moist-on-the-inside eel rice bowl; Tebasaki, fried chicken wings; Miso katsu and miso nikomi udon seasoned with red miso sauce; Tenmusu, a round rice ball with shrimp tempura inside; Ogura toast, bread topped with sweet red bean paste, etc.
We've compiled a list of must-eat foods and desserts you won't regret missing out on when you visit Nagoya.
Don't miss our list of convenience store snacks.


A real guide to enrich your trip

You can make your trip to Nagoya much richer and more enjoyable with the Real Guide, a corner that provides more detailed and in-depth information about Nagoya's famous attractions.
The story of Nagoya Castle, one of Japan's three most famous castles, and Atsuta Shrine, the second largest shrine in Japan, are well organized to help readers deeply understand the story, and the history and culture of Nagoya are covered in detail, including Omikuji, a unique Japanese culture used to tell one's fortune.
Let's read carefully about Ghibli Park, where we can experience familiar Ghibli works such as "My Neighbor Totoro," "Princess Mononoke," "Howl's Moving Castle," "Spirited Away," and "Kiki's Delivery Service" as if they were real worlds, as we cover everything from transportation information to how to purchase tickets.


Nagoya public transportation, just follow this!

If you want to save even a little bit of precious time and money on your trip, take a closer look at the transportation information section of "Real Nagoya."
Nagoya has a well-developed public transportation system, and there are a variety of transportation passes available for tourists.
In addition to the densely connected subway lines, we also provide detailed information on transportation passes that can be used according to the situation, such as the Meguru Bus One-Day Pass that runs along major tourist spots, and Nagoya's Manaka IC card that can be recharged and used repeatedly.
For the nearby cities of Gero, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Inuyama, and Gujo Hachiman, we've used concept maps to provide easy-to-understand explanations of how to get to and travel to each area, so you don't have to search around for headaches.


Japanese conversation that can be used usefully in the local area

There is a saying that if you go on a trip, you should prepare the basic greetings of that country.
Even if you are not fluent, if you express gratitude, apologies, and greetings in the language of that country, the friendliness of your trip will increase.
"Real Nagoya" is a concise yet practical guide to practical Japanese conversation that can be used in various locations and situations.
There's no need to worry about not remembering the words you studied.
We'll even introduce a useful application that will translate Japanese for you, so you can easily shake off the fear of using an unfamiliar language in an unfamiliar environment.