Day Trips

11 Best Day Trips from Nagoya: A Local’s Complete Guide 2026 The three best day trips from Nagoya are Takayama and Shirakawago (UNESCO heritage, ¥10,400), Inuyama (Japan’s oldest castle, ¥3,760), and Kanazawa (Kenrokuen Garden, ¥14,920). Nagoya’s central location in Japan makes it the ideal base for exploring eleven outstanding destinations within 30 minutes to 3 … Read more

Gero Onsen: Japan’s Top Hot Spring Town Near Nagoya (2026) Gero Onsen (下呂温泉) is one of Japan’s Three Famous Hot Springs, just 1 hour 40 minutes from Nagoya by JR Hida Limited Express. The alkaline water (pH 9.18, source temperature 84°C) has been prized for over 1,000 years. A day trip costs ¥13,600-15,700 including train … Read more

Ise Grand Shrine Day Trip From Nagoya: A Complete Guide (2026) Ise Grand Shrine (伊勢神宮) is Japan’s most sacred Shinto site with over 2,000 years of history, rebuilt every 20 years. It is 1 hour 20 minutes from Nagoya by Kintetsu Limited Express (¥3,080 one way), admission is free, and approximately 8 million pilgrims visit … Read more

Nagoya to Kanazawa Day Trip: Complete 2026 Guide with Itinerary, Costs & Local Tips Kanazawa is a 2-hour train ride from Nagoya via the Shirasagi and Hokuriku Shinkansen, costing approximately ¥10,180 one way. With 7-8 hours on the ground, you can explore Kenroku-en (one of Japan’s 3 great gardens), Omicho Market, and the Higashi Chaya … Read more

Inuyama Day Trip from Nagoya: Castle, Meiji-Mura, and the Best Castle Town in Central Japan (2026 Guide) Inuyama is a 25-minute train ride from Nagoya and home to Japan’s oldest original castle, built in 1537 and designated a National Treasure. The town also features Meiji-Mura, an open-air museum preserving 67 Meiji-era buildings. Budget 3,760-9,260 yen … Read more