Meeting Point

Nagoya Station Tourist Information Bureau or your hotel's lobby if centrally located.

Hisaya-Odori Park

After taking the subway to Sakae we will walk north through the long park that will take us to Nagoya Castle. We will see the famous TV tower (which has come to a sticky end in a couple of Godzilla movies). Recently the precinct below the tower has been revamped into a upscale shopping and eating area. The park is popular with office workers who relax here during lunch or partake in free exercise classes.

Nagoya Castle

The original castle was completed over four hundred years ago. As the seat of Tokugawa Ieyasu it played a central role in the stabilization of Japan leading to the creation of the modern state. It was here that Tokugawa Ieyasu bestowed the title of retainer on the Englishman William Adams. Adams was the first Westerner to become a samurai and his life provided James Clavell with inspiration for his novel ‘Shogun’. I will do my best to tell as much as I can about this areas interesting history.

Walk to Nagoya Station following old route.

From the castle let's return to the station following streets which routes haven't changed since the construction of the castle itself. If you wish we could check out the well known Minochu confectionery shop along the way.

Midland Sky Promenade

The view from the top of the Midland Square building is spectacular. It's a great place to get an overall idea of the city.

Ending Point

Back where we started at Nagoya Station.