2 days in Nagoya

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2 days in Nagoya

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43.4公里 (27英里)

1小时 8分钟

📌 Transport & Access

🚆 How to Get to Nagoya from Kyoto or Osaka

  • From Kyoto: Take the Shinkansen (Tokaido Line) – ~35 min (~5,500 yen one way).

  • From Osaka: Take the Shinkansen (Tokaido Line) – ~50 min (~6,500 yen one way).

  • Budget option: Take the JR Tokaido Main Line (~2 hours, cheaper but slower).

Nagoya is a vibrant city blending history, culture, and modernity. This 2-day itinerary will take you to Nagoya’s must-see spots, from the Ghibli Park to unique animal shrines 🐶🐇, as well as historical castles and shopping streets.


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Ghibli Park
Ghibli Park
Magical Ghibli-themed park in Japan
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Ghibli Park 🌳 : You can also spend the entire day here, as its far & HUGE.

  • 📍 Ghibli Park (ジブリパーク) – Immerse yourself in the magical world of Studio Ghibli, with life-sized recreations from movies like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away.

  • 🕰️ Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • 🎟️ Reservation Required: Official Website

💡 Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds and enjoy the immersive sets!

29.4公里 (18.3英里)

34分钟

Afternoon/LATE AFTERNOON – Kiyosu Castle & Dog Shrine 🏯🐶

🏯 Kiyosu Castle (清洲城)

  • Former residence of Oda Nobunaga, this reconstructed castle offers a fantastic view of the city from its tower.

  • 🕰️ Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • 🎟️ Entrance Fee: 300 yen

💡 Access: From Nagoya Station, take the JR Tokaido Line to Kiyosu Station (~10 min), then walk 15 min.

🐶 Dog Shrine (Inu Jinja 犬神社)

  • A shrine dedicated to dogs 🐕 and animal protection.

  • Perfect for dog lovers, with special charms (omamori) for pets.

💡 Access: From Kiyosu Castle, take a taxi (~10 min).

🔵 Evening – Shopping & Dinner 🍜🛍️

🛍️ Osu Shotengai (大須商店街) & Osu Kannon Temple (大須観音)

  • Explore Osu Shotengai, a shopping street filled with food stalls, retro stores, and fashion shops.

  • Visit Osu Kannon Temple, a historical Buddhist temple with a large red gate and stunning architecture.

  • 🕰️ Stores open until 8:00 PM, temple closes at 5:00 PM.

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Kiyosu Castle
Kiyosu Castle
Historical castle with samurai artifacts
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6.9公里 (4.3英里)

14分钟

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Inu Shrine
Inu Shrine
Mysterious and intriguing shrine
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6.5公里 (4英里)

15分钟

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Ōsu Kannon
Ōsu Kannon
Buddhist temple with cultural attractions
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646米 (0.4英里)

4分钟

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Osu Shotengai Shopping Street
Osu Shotengai Shopping Street
Lively historic shopping street Nagoya
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🗓️ Day 1 – Ghibli Park, Kiyosu Castle & Shopping

🕘 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Travel to Nagoya (Shinkansen or JR Tokaido Main Line)
🕦 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Ghibli Park 🌳 (Immerse in Studio Ghibli’s magical world)
🕓 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Kiyosu Castle 🏯 (Explore the historic castle)
🕠 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Dog Shrine (Inu Jinja) 🐶 (Special omamori for pets)
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Osu Shotengai & Osu Kannon Temple 🛍️🍜 (Shopping & Dinner)

💰 Estimated Budget - Day 1:

  • 🚆 Transport: ~5,500-6,500 yen (Shinkansen) | ~2,000 yen (Local JR Train)

  • 🎟️ Attractions: Ghibli Park (~2,000-3,000 yen), Kiyosu Castle (300 yen)

  • 🍣 Food: ~1,500-3,000 yen

  • 🚖 Local Transport: Taxi to Dog Shrine (~1,500 yen)

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