3 Days in Nagoya

Here’s a 3-day, 2-night itinerary for Nagoya, focusing on a visit to Ghibli Park while also exploring the city. Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Nagoya Morning: • Arrive in Nagoya (Chubu Centrair Airport or via Shinkansen) • Take the Meitetsu Line to Nagoya Station (about 30-40 min) • Drop off luggage at your hotel (consider staying near Nagoya Station or Sakae) Afternoon: • Nagoya Castle – Beautiful historic site with scenic gardens (~1.5 hrs) • Osu Shopping District – Explore quirky shops, street food, and Osu Kannon Temple (~1.5 hrs) Evening: • Sakae District – Modern area with shopping and neon lights • Dinner: Try Honolu ramen (Halal) • Nagoya TV Tower – Night view of the city Day 2: Ghibli Park (Full Day) Morning: • Early breakfast, then head to Aichi Expo Memorial Park • Take the Linimo Line from Fujigaoka Station (~15 min) to Ai-Chikyuhaku-Kinen-Koen Station 10:00 AM - Ghibli Park • Explore Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse (main attraction) • Visit Dondoko Forest (My Neighbor Totoro area) • Stroll through Hill of Youth (Whisper of the Heart area) Afternoon: • Have lunch at Ghibli Park or nearby food stalls • Continue exploring exhibits, take photos, buy souvenirs Evening: • Return to Nagoya City • Dinner: Try hitsumabushi (Nagoya-style eel rice) at Atsuta Horaiken • If you have energy, visit Oasis 21 for a night stroll Day 3: Last Moments & Departure Morning: • Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology (if you like cars) • OR Nagoya Science Museum (great for interactive exhibits) Afternoon: • Nagoya’s Local Food: Final meal before departure (suggested: Nagoya Cochin chicken) • Buy souvenirs at Nagoya Station (Meitetsu Department Store, Takashimaya, or Don Quijote) • Head to Chubu Centrair Airport / Shinkansen Station for departure Tips: • Book Ghibli Park tickets in advance (they sell out quickly!) • Use IC cards (e.g., Suica) for easy transport