Nagoya Station

Around Nagoya Station

Wherever you are in the city, it's hard to miss the quiver of skyscrapers sprouting up around the JR Central Towers, which form the main station complex. The area around Nagoya station has seen rapid development in recent years. It is now home to a wealth of dining options and an increasing array of department stores, such as JR Nagoya Takashimaya, JR Gate Tower, and KITTE Nagoya, and the bustling underground shopping area below the station is a fascinating rabbit warren of variety. 

A bit further south is the Global Gate development, which is set to cater to the new Linear Chuo Shinkansen project linking Nagoya to Tokyo and Osaka with trains traveling up to 500 kilometers per hour by 2027 - depending on who you talk to!

What to See 　

If you feel like exploring, head north to the Endoji arcade and get a feel for the old Nagoya in all its ramshackle glory. Sightseeing and industrial heritage sites include Noritake's popular Noritake Garden and craft display center and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology in the original and well-preserved Toyota Motors factory. 

Nagoys's Transport Hub

If you're arriving or leaving Nagoya, chances are you'll do it via Nagoya Station. Meieki, as it is known to locals, is the city's central transportation hub.

In addition to the Shinkansen (bullet train), which links the city to Tokyo and Osaka and beyond, the JR, Meitetsu, Kintetsu, and Aonami lines converge here. If you arrive from Centrair, the international airport, by rail, you will travel via the μSky Limited Express, which will take you to Meitetsu Nagoya Station, adjacent to JR Nagoya Station at the JR Central Towers complex. Nagoya Station is also served by the Higashiyama and Sakura-dori subway lines. The Meitetsu and JR bus terminals are located at the south and north ends of the station complex, respectively. 

JR Nagoya Station Central Lines

JR Tokaido Shinkansen

For travelers coming to Nagoya, the Tokaido Shinkansen provides a high-speed rail connection from major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka. The line spans between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka, with Nagoya as one of the prominent intermediate stations along the route.

Passengers can board the Tokaido Shinkansen at various stations, including Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shin-Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka. The train services on this line include the Nozomi, Hikari, and Kodama.

The Nozomi is the fastest option, making limited stops between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. The Hikari is a semi-fast service with fewer stops. The Kodama stops at all stations along the route, making it the slowest option but offering accessibility to more destinations.

JR Tokaido Main Line 

For travelers coming to Nagoya and destinations like Gifu, Ogaki, Maibara, Obu, Kariya, Okazaki, Gamagori, Toyohashi, and Hamamatsu, the Tokaido Main Line offers a convenient and traditional railway connection.

Starting from Tokyo Station, the Tokaido Main Line runs westward, passing through major cities and towns in the Chubu region of Japan. Key stations along the route include Shinagawa, Yokohama, Odawara, Atami, Numazu, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Toyohashi, Okazaki, Kariya, and Nagoya.

JR Chuo Main Line 

The Chuo Main Line provides a vital railway connection in the Chubu region of Japan, serving destinations like Kozoji, Tajimi, and Nakatsugawa, 

JR Kansai Main Line 

The JR Kansai Main Line extends southward from Nagoya Station, passing through Yokkaichi, Tsu, and Kameyama. 

Aonami Line (AN01) 

The Aonami Line train takes you past Kanayama to Kinjo-Futo station near the Nagoya International Exhibition Hall. 

Meitetsu Nagoya Lines

Meitetsu Nagoya Station serves as the main terminal for the Meitetsu Railway, a major private railway company operating in the Chubu region of Japan. Located adjacent to the JR Central Towers, Meitetsu Nagoya Station connects travelers to Centrair, Nagoya's International Airport, and destinations within Nagoya and the surrounding region.

Kintetsu Nagoya Lines

Located next to JR Nagoya Station, the Kintetsu Nagoya Station has lines that extend in multiple directions, serving destinations such as Kuwana, Yokkaichi, Ise, and Tsu. The line operates both local and limited express services.

Nagoya Subway Lines

Nagoya Station connects to two lines on the Nagoya Municipal Subway network.

Higashiyama Line (H08)
Sakura Dori Line (S02)