Nagoya Things to Do Tips by vincentf

Nagoya Ramen Museum

Nagoya's version of many ramen museums around Japan. It was opened in March 2005.

Directions: Take the Nagoya subway to Sakae station. It is located inside the Sunshine Sakae shopping centre.

Nagoya Castle Nagoya Castle Review

A Nagoya landmark, similar to Osaka Castle in nature. It is opened from 9am to 4:30pm. Admission is 500 yen for adults and 100 yen for children (high schoolers and under).

Phone: (052) 231-1700

Aichi Expo (25 Mar - 25 Sept 2005)

The world exposition has arrived back into Japan after 20 years of absence. It's main theme is on the environment, as denoted in its Japanese slogan.

Directions: I took the direct express bus from JR Nagoya station courtesy of Meitetsu Bus Services. It is 1000 yen one-way or 1500 yen return. It takes about 35 min from JR Nagoya station.

Website: http://www.expo2005.or.jp/

Museum Meiji-Mura Museums Review

It is a recreated atmosphere of buildings dating back into the Meiji Era.

Directions: It is located north of Nagoya.

Phone: (0568) 67-0314

Website: http://www.meitetsu.co.jp/meiji-vil