Foodie’s Guide to Nagoya: 9 Most Popular Food & Dining Areas
Nagoya's Top Spots for Food Lovers
Nagoya boasts a variety of food and dining areas that cater to every taste. For a memorable experience, dining at luxurious restaurants and lounges with stunning nightscape views is a must. You can also explore neighborhoods rich in history, where you can soak in the cultural heritage and atmosphere of traditional castle towns.
For a lively stroll with plenty of street food options, the bustling shopping districts are essential stops on your culinary journey. If you’re in the mood for vibrant nightlife, head to the energetic downtown area. Join us a on a culinary journey through Nagoya‘s foodie areas.
1. Kinshachi Yokocho
A vibrant foodie street with traditional and modern flavors
Categorías: Familias, Comida, Fotos
Located in front of Nagoya Castle, Kinshachi Yokocho is a major foodie street. It’s divided into two zones where you can feast on a variety of Nagoya-meshi, a mix of old and new. The Yoshinao Zone, near the main gate of Nagoya Castle, is lined with long-established restaurants that offer the traditional taste of Nagoya.
The Muneharu Zone is brimming with up-and-coming restaurants that are breathing new life into Nagoya’s foodie scene through creative cooking and cheap but tasty local food. There are plenty of takeout options too, so feel free to stroll around and snack as you take in the castle town atmosphere. The nearest subway station is Shiyakusho-eki (City Hall).
Dirección: No. 5, 1 Chome−2−3, Sannomaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0001, Japan
Horario: Hours vary by store
Teléfono: +81 (0)52-951-0788
Kinshachi Yokocho
2. Nagoya Lucent Tower
Stunning views and diverse dining options
Categorías: Comida, Fotos
Among the dozens of skyscrapers that line the streets in front of Nagoya Station is the 40-story Nagoya Lucent Tower, which stands out with its unique sleek curves. The basement floors and second floor are packed with restaurants, but the Sky Lounge on the 40th floor is definitely the most well-known destination. With glass walls on every side, the night view from the lounge is breathtaking.
A variety of cocktails are served here, as well as meals. The basement and the second floors are also home to some of the best restaurants in Nagoya, so it’s a perfect place to compare and choose. The prices are very reasonable, especially during lunchtime.
Dirección: 6-1 Ushijimacho, Nishi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 451-6090, Japan
Horario: Hours vary by store
Nagoya Lucent Tower
3. Midland Square
Elevated dining and exclusive treats in a luxurious skyscraper
Categorías: Comida, Lujo, Fotos
Standing proudly in front of Nagoya Station, the Midland Square skyscraper is a 247-meter-high luxurious tower building. The lower floors, from the basement to the fourth floor, and the upper floors, the 41st and 42nd floors, each house selected cafes and restaurants. Cafes and chocolate shops on the basement floor sell exclusive candies that you’ll only find in Midland Square.
It’s a pleasant place to meet up or just relax and enjoy some refinement. On the upper levels, there’s a wide variety of high-end restaurants, including Kaiseki, Teppanyaki, Sukiyaki, French, and Italian. If you feel a bit intimidated by the chic atmosphere at night, lunch is a good way to enjoy excellent food here in a more relaxed setting.
Dirección: 4 Chome-7-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
Horario: Hours vary by store
Midland Square
4. Sakae
A bustling shopping district with dining delights
Categorías: Comida, Ir de compras
Sakae is Nagoya’s leading shopping district, packed with shopping malls. Among the landmarks is Oasis 21, with its impressive Spaceship-Aqua, a huge glass roof floating in the air. In the underground mall, you can grab a quick bite from cafes as well as sushi, ramen, and Chinese restaurants. If you’re looking for a solid meal, department stores like Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi and Matsuzakaya Nagoya have excellent restaurant areas.
Nagoya Parco offers a selection of casual restaurants and cafes with delicious candies. Sakae is also known for its extensive underground shopping malls. Sakaechika, with its gorgeous fountains, Central Park, which runs underground along Hisaya-Odori Avenue, and the Mori-no-Chikagai Underground Mall, with its relaxed ambience, are all accessible from Sakae Subway Station.
Sakae
5. Kakuozan
A tranquil neighborhood with delightful sweets
Categorías: Comida, Historia, Lujo
The Kakuozan area, located around Kakuozan Nitaiji Temple in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City, is a high-grade, tranquil residential area voted as the “Most Livable Town” by Nagoya residents. Why not enjoy a spot of luxury with a cup of tea in the historical architecture of a local gallery or mansion?
This area is also famous for its candies shops. The approach to Nittaiji Temple is home to tart shops (get there early to avoid disappointment), popular donut shops, Japanese confectioners that use only the finest ingredients, and cafes where you can relax. It’s really easy to get here, as it only takes about 10 minutes from Sakae or Nagoya Station to Kakuoji Station on the Higashiyama Subway Line.
Kakuozan
6. Showa Yokocho
Retro flavors and charming streets in Inuyama
Categorías: Comida, Fotos, Ir de compras
Showa Yokocho in Inuyama, a 30-minute train ride from Nagoya, offers a nostalgic atmosphere with casual bites like dengaku (tofu coated with sweet miso paste) and kushikatsu (deep-fried pork skewers).
Known as the Little Kyoto of Owari, Inuyama’s castle town is also famous for its dango shops selling sweet rice dumpling. Dango topped with colorful red bean paste and seasonal fruit attract long queues of people with their cute looks and delicious flavors. Just look for lines of people and you’ll be sure to find those dumplings. The old-fashioned, photogenic streets of Showa Yokocho are perfect for photo souvenirs.
Dirección: Nishikoken-60 Inuyama, Aichi 484-0081, Japan
Horario: Hours vary by store
Showa Yokocho
7. JR Central Towers
Culinary variety and convenience above Nagoya Station
Categorías: Familias, Comida
JR Central Towers, situated above Nagoya Station, consists of two skyscrapers: an office tower and a hotel tower, and the lower levels connect the two. It boasts one of the largest restaurant floors in Japan, with a wide range of Japanese, Western, Chinese, and Asian restaurants, cafes, and of course Nagoya-meshi specialists. There’s something for everyone here.
This landmark is always crowded with locals because it’s home to long-running local Nagoya restaurants as well as popular chains from Tokyo. And since it’s directly connected to Nagoya Station, you can take your time to pick the restaurant of your choice without worrying about the weather.
Dirección: 1 Chome-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-6001, Japan
Horario: Hours vary by store
JR Central Towers
8. Nishiki
Vibrant nightlife and dining
Categorías: Comida, Ambiente nocturno
Nishiki 3-chome, home to the iconic Sunshine Sakae Ferris wheel, is one of Nagoya’s bustling shopping and nightlife districts. You can start your night out here with a beer, as there are many restaurants serving delicious Nagoya-meshi like Tebasaki and Misokatsu. Then head out to a nightclub and dance the night away.
Or if you prefer something more low-key, Nishiki also has bars for a relaxing drink, sports bars for extra adrenaline, and snack bars for a more homey atmosphere. The area really comes to life on the weekend. Nishiki is easily accessible from Sakae Subway Station.
Nishiki
9. Osu
Eclectic flavors and vibrant subculture
Categorías: Parejas, Familias, Comida
Osu, having prospered as the gateway town to Osu Kannon Temple, features a broad shopping street spanning from Osu Subway Station to Kamimaezu Station. Osu Shopping Street is famous for its downtown flavors, with endless places to drop by and pick up a tasty snack.
Originally developed as one of Japan’s three major “electric towns,” Osu is also a center for subcultures and is renowned for its many restaurants serving international cuisine as well as Nagoya-meshi. Explore an array of delicious foods, including Taiwanese fried chicken, Korean street food, Turkish ice cream, offal dishes, Brazilian cuisine, and more. Don’t miss the unique maid cafes, cat cafes, and the more traditional eateries.
Osu
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