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Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER

From the Sky Deck, you can look down the whole city. Lodging in the symbol of Nagoya will be a special experience.

1 Sep 2026 See More

I highly recommend visiting Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER! From the Sky Deck, you can look out over downtown Nagoya. The daytime views feel wide open, while at night, the sparkling city lights are especially beautiful and truly captivating.

This is also one of my favorite attractions in Nagoya. After visiting Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower, Nagoya TV Tower may seem much smaller, but I actually really like its relaxed atmosphere. Especially when there aren't many visitors at night, you can take your time enjoying the night view without the crowds, which is really comfortable.

The area around the tower is also great for exploring, with restaurants, izakayas, department stores, and drugstores. Spending half a day walking around, eating, and taking photos is just right.

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Hisaya-odori Park

Hisaya-odori Park is a long, linear urban park located along Hisaya-odori Avenue, recognized as one of Japan's "100 Best Roads." Combining parkland with commercial amenities, visitors can enjoy shopping and dining amidst lush greenery.
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- Parks & Gardens
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I highly recommend setting aside some time to walk around Hisaya-odori Park! The park stretches through the city center, and the tree-lined streets, surrounding high-rises, and urban scenery make it especially pleasant to explore.

There are also department stores and boutiques nearby, including Matsuzakaya and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, making it convenient for shopping, dining, and buying souvenirs. Popular attractions such as Oasis 21 and Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER are also close by, so you can visit several of Nagoya's iconic landmarks in one trip.

During the day, you can take a leisurely stroll and go shopping. At night, the park has a completely different feel—the lights make it romantic and atmospheric. It's truly beautiful!
Ikutama Inari Shrine

One of the largest Inari shrines in the Nagoya area, said to have been founded around 1200. It enshrines the Inari Gosha Daimyojin, deities of the essentials of life, clothing, food, and shelter. It is also said to be a guardian deity that connects all kinds of bonds, including business ties and relationships between men and women, and as a god of guidance, grants a wide range of blessings from traffic safety to guidance in life.
- Nagoya
- Shrines & Temples
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A small shrine tucked away in the center of town, where people mainly pray for blessings such as business prosperity and peace in the home. What attracted me most was the vivid vermilion architecture, which stands out amid the surrounding greenery and looks great in photos.

You can also see many fox statues characteristic of Inari shrines. Some look mysterious and a little cute. Surrounded by trees, the shrine feels completely different from the bustle of the city once you step inside, with a quiet and mysterious atmosphere.

If you're nearby, I highly recommend stopping by for a walk and experiencing the beauty of this little shrine hidden in the city.
Sumiyaki Unafuji Main Store

Located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Unafuji is a celebrated eel specialty restaurant that opened its doors in 1995 and earned a spot in the Michelin Guide within just 25 years-solidifying its reputation as one of Nagoya’s top dining destinations.
- Nagoya
- Japanese Cuisine
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On this trip to Nagoya, I ate at three famous eel restaurants. Sumiyaki Unafuji is also Michelin-recommended, so this was something of a pilgrimage. I was very lucky to get a last-minute reservation through Tabelog that day, and there was no wait at all when I arrived, which was definitely a big plus!

First, the eel itself. Of the three restaurants, I thought this one had the best-quality and largest eel, with the most pronounced eel flavor. However, it didn't have the same especially fragrant, crispy charcoal-grilled texture as the other two and was instead closer to the Kanto style. I thought the sauce was just average, and overall, the unagi rice felt relatively light.

I ordered the Deluxe and Premium options. The main difference was the portion size, and there wasn't any noticeable difference in eel quality. If you don't have a big appetite, the regular unagi rice is enough. The only condiments were wasabi and green onions, with no nori, and both the wasabi and green onions were fairly subtle. The broth wasn't particularly impressive either, and the portion was a little smaller than at the other two restaurants.

The soup, however, left a very good impression! The clams in it were huge—just one was very satisfying. The limited menu also includes eel liver, but it was already sold out that evening. If you want to try it, you may have a better chance at lunchtime.