The Johokubashi Church is one of only a handful of Catholic churches in the whole country. This rare place of worship provides a complete range of services traditional to the faith for both Catholic residents and visitors.

The Meijo Koen Park is a spacious open area located near the Nagoya Castle. This wonderful park has lots of beautiful flowers and trees that make it a great place for a relaxing walk. There are also a number of water fountains here, as well as lakes, statues and an original mill.

The Nagoya City Hall is a wonderful example of beautiful Japanese architecture. As the administrative center of the city, it houses various departments and committees that serve Nagoya in a number of different ways.

The Gokoku Shrine is a wonderful religious building which is dedicated to the fallen heroes of the Aichi region who died protecting their country throughout history. Located south of the Nagoya Castle, the site also has several monuments, including the Battleship Yamato Monument and the Navy's Flight Reserve Students Monument.

The Nagoya Castle's Main Gate, originally known as Nishinomaru-enokida Gate, was destroyed by fire during World War II. Carefully rebuilt in 1959, it remains an excellent example of old Japanese architecture and a source of national pride to Japan.

The Nagoya Castle was first built four centuries ago in 1612. During the Edo period, the castle was the epicenter of the town then known as Nagoya-juku. It also served as one of the most important stops along the Minoji, which linked the Tōkaidō with the Nakasendō. On either end of the castle roof you can admire two golden tiger-headed dolphins, called kinshachi, designed as symbols of the feudal lords’ authority, as well as talismans against fires.

Located in the Nagoya Castle area, the Ninomaru Garden dates all the way back to the 17th Century. This traditional Japanese landscape garden is a great place to walk around in, and it’s also home to the Ninomaru Tea House, where you can still find traditional Japanese tea ceremonies.