Hisaya Odori Avenue and Park, Nagoya

Hisaya Ōdori Park was created after World War II as part of Nagoya’s postwar reconstruction and urban planning. Designed to introduce more greenery into the city center, it offers residents and visitors a pleasant retreat from the surrounding commercial streets. Stretching for approximately two kilometers from north to south, the park features tree-lined walkways, fountains, open plazas, sculptures, and other contemporary art installations.

Hisaya Ōdori Park also serves as an important venue for public events and seasonal celebrations. Festivals, markets, concerts, and cultural activities take place here throughout the year, attracting both locals and tourists. The Nagoya Festival is among the city’s major annual events, featuring colorful processions, traditional performances, and a lively atmosphere in and around the park.

To explore the park’s plazas, walk south from the Sakae Station shopping area until you reach Hope Plaza. Its centerpiece is the Fountain of Hope, whose circular basin and rising jets of water provide a refreshing landmark. Continue south to SAKAE HIROBAs. Created on the site of the former Sakae bus terminal, this multipurpose public space includes a small circular track, seating areas, public artworks, and bronze sculptures.

Proceed farther south to the broad Plaza of Love, where several bronze figures turn the open space into an informal outdoor sculpture garden. Nearby is Angel Plaza, easily recognized by the fountain jets rising directly from the pavement. The plaza is frequently used for concerts, food festivals, markets, and seasonal celebrations.