Nagoya walking route: Nagoya Castle to Nagoya Sky Promenade
Explore a 56.6 km route through Nagoya, Japan, connecting key attractions including Nagoya Castle, the Shiroyama Observatory Deck, Noritake Garden Museum & Shop, and Nagoya Sky Promenade. The itinerary also features a day trip north to Takayama and Shirakawa-go, departing from Tokyo via Shinkansen.
- Distance
- 56.6 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Nagoya Castle
- End
- Nagoya Sky Promenade
- Stops
- 6
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Nagoya Castle — Main castle grounds visited on Day 1
- Takayama — Day 2 destination heading north from Nagoya
- Noritake Garden, Museum & Shop — Japanese ceramic brand museum and garden with Studio Ghibli collaboration
- Shiroyama Observatory Deck — Closed Wednesdays; viewpoint overlooking Takayama
- Nagoya Station — Major transport hub with shopping malls and luggage services
- Nagoya Sky Promenade — Two-storey observation deck with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and BBQ restaurant
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nagoya takes about 2 hours.
- Timing
- Miyagawa Morning Market closes at 12pm, so visit early if planning to go.
- Avoid
- Shiroyama Observatory Deck is closed on Wednesdays and closes at 3:30pm on other days; visit early.
- Avoid
- Shirakawa-go parking lot closes at 5pm, so plan to leave before then.
- Food
- Nagoya is famous for cheap breakfast culture called 'morning set' - a must-try local experience.
- Food
- Try miso katsu and eel (unagi) as local Nagoya specialties when dining out.
- Tip
- Restaurants in Nagoya typically have good space for large groups, making reservations easier than Tokyo.
- Timing
- Bonsai coffee shop is closed Tuesday to Thursday; plan visits for other days.
- Tip
- Entrance fee to Nagoya Sky Promenade is ¥1,000; it's a roofless 2-storey observation deck with 360° views.
- Transport
- Takayama and Shirakawa-go day trip is possible but rushing; overnight trip recommended for better experience.
- Avoid
- Osu Temple area has aggressive pigeons waiting to be fed; avoid if you have bird phobia.
- Where to stay
- Coin lockers at Nagoya Station may be full; use Takashimaya storage service as backup.
Video on this route
4 days in nagoya (and a day trip to takayama + shirakawa-go)