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Nagoya City Art Museum

Affluent collections by local artists. A temporary Exhibition is also recommended.

31 Aug 2026 See More

The Nagoya City Art Museum is located in Shirakawa Park and is a great cultural attraction to include in a city itinerary. Its collection mainly features works by artists from Nagoya and is quite extensive, with occasional special exhibitions that are well worth seeing.

Admission to the permanent exhibition is very affordable, and you can easily look around without spending too much time. If you happen to have rainy weather or want to avoid the crowds at popular attractions, it's also nice to come here, see an exhibition, and soak up the artistic atmosphere. Afterward, you can take a stroll through Shirakawa Park for a relaxed and pleasant outing.

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If you like tableware, ceramics, or lifestyle design, you really shouldn't miss Noritake Garden! This is the birthplace of the globally renowned tableware brand Noritake, and the entire grounds feel like an open urban park, peaceful and beautiful.

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Shrimp lovers really shouldn't miss this!

When this extra-large 35 cm fried shrimp arrives at the table, it makes quite an impression. Just looking at it makes you want to take a photo.

They use extra-large tiger prawns from the deep waters of the Pacific. The meat is fresh, sweet, and firm, and the coating is fried until golden and crispy. What surprised me most was that even though we ate it in the evening, the shrimp didn't taste oily or stale at all!

It comes with tartar sauce and chopped egg, which are rich but not too heavy. You can also squeeze some lemon over it for a refreshing change of flavor. The larger size even comes with scissors, so you can cut the shrimp into sections and enjoy it with the sauce and pickles.
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When you come to Nagoya Station, of course you have to find a chance to try Nagoya's iconic traditional noodle dish—kishimen!

The most distinctive thing about kishimen is its wide, flat noodles, with a texture a bit like wide, flat rice noodles. Served with hot broth, it's simple but full of Nagoya flavor. This time I tried it at Ekikama Kishimen inside Nagoya Station. It's conveniently located and perfect for travelers who want a quick meal.

It's also inexpensive, and the portion is just right. It has a simple, authentic feel.