2 days in Nagoya

📌 Transport & Access

🚆 How to Get to Nagoya from Kyoto or Osaka

• From Kyoto: Take the Shinkansen (Tokaido Line) – ~35 min (~5,500 yen one way).

• From Osaka: Take the Shinkansen (Tokaido Line) – ~50 min (~6,500 yen one way).

• Budget option: Take the JR Tokaido Main Line (~2 hours, cheaper but slower).

Nagoya is a vibrant city blending history, culture, and modernity. This 2-day itinerary will take you to Nagoya’s must-see spots, from the Ghibli Park to unique animal shrines 🐶🐇, as well as historical castles and shopping streets.

Ghibli Park 🌳 : You can also spend the entire day here, as its far & HUGE.

• 📍 Ghibli Park (ジブリパーク) – Immerse yourself in the magical world of Studio Ghibli, with life-sized recreations from movies like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away.

• 🕰️ Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• 🎟️ Reservation Required: Official Website

💡 Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds and enjoy the immersive sets!

Afternoon/LATE AFTERNOON – Kiyosu Castle & Dog Shrine 🏯🐶

🏯 Kiyosu Castle (清洲城)

• Former residence of Oda Nobunaga, this reconstructed castle offers a fantastic view of the city from its tower.

• 🕰️ Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• 🎟️ Entrance Fee: 300 yen

💡 Access: From Nagoya Station, take the JR Tokaido Line to Kiyosu Station (~10 min), then walk 15 min.

🐶 Dog Shrine (Inu Jinja 犬神社)

• A shrine dedicated to dogs 🐕 and animal protection.

• Perfect for dog lovers, with special charms (omamori) for pets.

💡 Access: From Kiyosu Castle, take a taxi (~10 min).

🔵 Evening – Shopping & Dinner 🍜🛍️

🛍️ Osu Shotengai (大須商店街) & Osu Kannon Temple (大須観音)

• Explore Osu Shotengai, a shopping street filled with food stalls, retro stores, and fashion shops.

• Visit Osu Kannon Temple, a historical Buddhist temple with a large red gate and stunning architecture.

• 🕰️ Stores open until 8:00 PM, temple closes at 5:00 PM.

🗓️ Day 1 – Ghibli Park, Kiyosu Castle & Shopping

🕘 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Travel to Nagoya (Shinkansen or JR Tokaido Main Line)
🕦 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Ghibli Park 🌳 (Immerse in Studio Ghibli’s magical world)
🕓 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Kiyosu Castle 🏯 (Explore the historic castle)
🕠 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Dog Shrine (Inu Jinja) 🐶 (Special omamori for pets)
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Osu Shotengai & Osu Kannon Temple 🛍️🍜 (Shopping & Dinner)

💰 Estimated Budget - Day 1:

• 🚆 Transport: ~5,500-6,500 yen (Shinkansen) | ~2,000 yen (Local JR Train)

• 🎟️ Attractions: Ghibli Park (~2,000-3,000 yen), Kiyosu Castle (300 yen)

• 🍣 Food: ~1,500-3,000 yen

• 🚖 Local Transport: Taxi to Dog Shrine (~1,500 yen)