On our last day in Nagoya, we just wanted to keep things slow and easy. Nothing was screaming “must-do” on our list anymore, so we decided to start the morning at Atsuta Shrine (熱田神宮, Atsuta Jingū). Honestly, I didn’t read up much about it beforehand. All I knew was that it’s a place of worship […]
If Nagoya Castle and the Toyota Commemorative Museum are already pinned on your map, here’s one more spot you’ll want to squeeze in — Noritake Garden (ノリタケの森). It’s what I call an urban oasis that blends industrial heritage with serene green spaces. Honestly, I think it’s one of the most underrated places in the city. […]
Say the word Toyota, and your mind probably jumps straight to sleek hybrids, rugged Hilux trucks, or that bulletproof Land Cruiser your uncle swears by. But here’s a fun fact that genuinely surprised me: this multi-billion dollar automotive giant actually began its life with a single wooden handloom. Yes, a loom. I only discovered this […]
After enjoying a delicious mont blanc soft serve at 栗りん Kurin and exploring Osu Shopping Street, the sky turned dark fast. Sunset hits around 5pm during Nagoya winters, so we called it a day, grabbed some food from Lawson, and headed back to Comfort Hotel Nagoya Shinkansenguchi for check-in. Spoiler alert: this little hotel near […]
After a satisfying lunch of tonkatsu at Misokatsu Yabaton, we were buzzing with energy and ready to explore. Rather than wasting time waiting for hotel check-in, we decided to visit Nagoya Castle, one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Spoiler: it was pretty, the Honmaru Palace was gorgeous, but the experience left me with mixed […]
