⚠️ Equip Before You Fly (Don’t Game Over)
Japan is “Hard Mode” without these two items. Equip them now:
📱 1. Internet (eSIM)
🚅 2. Transport (Shinkansen)
📅 Version: 2026 Latest Edition
📍 Route Check: Where are you coming from?
🛑 “Don’t Sleep on the Shinkansen!”
Many travelers sleep from Tokyo to Kyoto. That is a massive waste of XP! (Experience Points)
Nagoya is a Hidden Dungeon. Walk inside a Ghibli movie, eat the best food in Japan, and see the future of trains.
I am Hachi-Sensei!
Most people skip Nagoya. Big mistake! I have created a 2-Day Strategy to conquer the castle, Ghibli, and the unique food culture.
🚅 Logistics: The “Stopover” Trap
Warning: You cannot just hop off with a regular ticket. You must buy a ticket specifically to “NAGOYA”.
⚠️ Critical Luggage Warning:
If you have a large suitcase (over 160cm total), you MUST reserve a seat with an “Oversized Baggage Area”. Do not ignore this!
📅 Day 1: Arrival & Passion
🕙 10:00 – Arrival & Locker Trap
Arrive at Nagoya Station. Warning: Coin lockers fill up by 9:00 AM.
Don’t waste time!
Large US-size suitcases do NOT fit in standard lockers. Go straight to the Sagawa Baggage Counter or drop them at your hotel (Marriott/Gate Tower) immediately.
🕛 12:00 – Select Your Mission
Choose ONE main quest for the afternoon. (You can’t do both).
For Totoro fans. Requires ticket reservation 2 months prior.
👉 Check Tickets (Klook)The “Real Akihabara.” Retro games, vintage clothes, and street food chaos.
*No reservation needed.If you chose Plan B: Osu District
Osu is a mix of traditional temples and otaku culture. Visit Mandarake for retro anime goods and eat street food in the arcade.
Gamer Warning!
Japanese SNES/N64 cartridges do NOT fit in US consoles (Region Lock). Buy Game Boy games instead!
Also, bring your Passport to get 10% Tax-Free shopping at Mandarake.
🍤 18:00 – Boss Fight: Nagoya Food
Nagoya food (“Nagoya Meshi”) is famous for its strong flavor.
Hitsumabushi (Eel)
Tebasaki (Wings)
- Hitsumabushi: Grilled eel on rice. Eat it 3 ways.
- Tebasaki: Spicy fried chicken wings (Yamachan).
- Miso Katsu: Pork cutlet with sweet miso sauce (Yabaton).
✨ 20:00 – Night Walk: Oasis 21
Don’t sleep yet! Take a short subway ride to “Sakae”.
Visit “Oasis 21” (Spaceship Aqua). You can walk on the glass roof filled with water. The Mirai Tower lights up next to it. It’s the best photo spot in the city.
🏨 Where to Stay: Strategic Base
1. Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
2. Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
3. Nikko Style Nagoya
📅 Day 2: Culture & Future
☕ 08:00 – “Morning” Service
Culture Shock: In Nagoya, if you order a coffee in the morning, toast and eggs come for FREE. This is called “Morning”.
Where to go: “Komeda’s Coffee” (Everywhere) or “Bucyo Coffee” (Local favorite).
🏯 10:00 – Nagoya Castle
Visit the Hommaru Palace. It is glittering with gold leaf paintings. The main keep is closed for renovation, but the palace is the real treasure.
🚄 13:00 – SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Why go? See the history of Shinkansen and the future Maglev (500km/h) train.
Note: It is indoors, so it’s perfect for rainy days!
🚅 16:00 – The Great Escape
Head to Nagoya Station. Buy “Tenmusu” (Shrimp Riceball) for the train ride.
Next Stop: Kyoto (35 mins) or Takayama (2.5 hours).
❓ Hachi’s FAQ: Rain, Tattoos & Onsen
A. No! Nagoya is the “King of Indoor Fun.”
- SCMAGLEV Park: See real bullet trains indoors.
- Toyota Museum: Learn about cars and engineering.
- Osu Shopping Street: It’s a covered arcade. No umbrella needed!
A. It’s difficult in Nagoya. Unlike Hakone, Nagoya is a business city, not a hot spring resort. Public baths (Sento) often ban tattoos.
Solution: Book a hotel with a nice private bath or shower (like Nikko Style). Do not go to public baths unless they say “Tattoo OK” explicitly.
🎒 Inventory Management: Travel Light!
Japanese hotels provide “God-tier” hospitality. Don’t wander through the dungeon with heavy luggage (debuffs)!
❌ Don’t Pack (Leave these at home!)
- Hair Dryers: Voltage difference will break it. Do NOT bring it.
- Shampoo & Soap: Provided everywhere.
⚠️ Tutorial: 8 Iron Rules for Survival
1. 📦 The Luggage Trap
Coin lockers at Nagoya Station fill up by 9 AM. Go to the Sagawa Service Center instead.
2. 🍃 Ghibli Rules
Tickets are reservation-only. You cannot buy them at the gate. Be punctual!
3. 📶 Oxygen for Explorers (eSIM)
Google Maps is essential. Don’t rely on free WiFi.
4. 🚄 Shinkansen Reservations
For large luggage, reserve the “Oversized Baggage Seat”.
5. 💳 The IC Card (Suica/Pasmo)
Works on all Nagoya trains and buses. Use Apple Wallet.
6. 💴 Cash is King
Osu street food stalls often only accept cash. Carry 10,000+ JPY.
7. 🍤 Food Portions
Nagoya food is heavy (Miso/Fried). Pace yourself or bring stomach medicine.
8. 🔌 Power Check
Japan uses Type A (2-pin) plugs. Bring an adapter.
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