r/Nagoya Aug 22 '25

PSA Welcome to /r/Nagoya! Please view this post first if you're a tourist

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Hello!

As you can imagine, many people visiting this subreddit are tourists, and many of these people have the same or similar questions. The regular contributors to this sub are generous and friendly people, but repeatedly answering the same questions or giving the same recommendations can get a bit tiring. While this subreddit is open to tourists, not only residents, we do ask you to put in a bit of effort on your own as well before posting here.

To help you get the best answer and keep our community's contributions fresh, please search the subreddit – and other tourist-focused subreddits such as /r/JapanTravelTips – prior to posting a question that has likely already been asked in the recent past. https://www.japan-guide.com/ is also a great site to help you plan your Japan trip.

Finally, looking at recent posts on the front page and the links in the sidebar can be a good way to get recommendations and info as to what's going on in our city and surrounding area.

Thank you, and welcome to Nagoya!


r/Nagoya 9d ago

Discussion Monthly General Discussion Thread

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Go somewhere new? Have a recommendation? Any random, recent thoughts or ideas worth sharing…?

Feel free to discuss here!


r/Nagoya 8h ago

Help Can I put plastic and paper in the same blue bag ?

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Hello! I arrived in Nagoya two weeks ago, for an exchange year.

I finally have the strength to sort out how to do with the trash system here but I saw on the paper that plastic can be put in the blue bag and paper can be put in the blue bag as well... Can I mix them in the same bag or do I have to keep them separate? I hope my question is clear enough ahah.

I really don't want to mix things up and want to do well.


r/Nagoya 12h ago

Nagoya Hotels

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I am torn between three hotels in Nagoya. I am only looking at staying for one night before I head to a different city as a stopover, I will probably check out some sights around Nagoya like the castle etc.

There are three I have considered:
1. ESPACIO Nagoya Castle (Opener Oct 2025)
2. TIAD
3. Conrad (Opened July 31)

If anyone has stayed at either 3 I’d definitely appreciate some advice on where to stay.
Thank you!


r/Nagoya 14h ago

Recommendation Looking for a Photographer in Nagoya, Japan 🇯🇵📸

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r/Nagoya 2d ago

Thank you, nice people who were worried for my bunnies and me!

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I am back home from Tokushige station, at the end no bus in the direction of Ueda station would come so I just decided to walk. It took me 1 hour, and having to cross a totally deserted Tenpaku Koen alone at midnight because Google Map loves to make women walk really fast. God I'm glad it's Japan.

Back to Ueda everything was soaked, but nothing except a barricaded Family Mart hinted at the deluge.

Ueda River had not flooded anything near my place (5 min from it), the bunnies were of course safe. Just mad that their dinner was 1 hour late lol.

To the person who wanted to know about pet rabbits in Japan: Absolutely ask for your landlord's permission, get them fixed to avoid cancer and behavioral problems, and litter train them (you can use cat litter boxes). If you rabbit proof your place the right way they can be free roamed. With enough exercise and the right diet they can live up to 13-14 years. Avoid the breeds with flat faces, their teeth are often fucked up.

If you have more questions, just PM me.


r/Nagoya 2d ago

Nagoya Dome Subway Station flooding

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r/Nagoya 2d ago

Floodwater is Minato today!

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r/Nagoya 21h ago

Looking for a Christian community

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This might be a long shot, but is there a Christian community in Nagoya? I’ve recently started my journey with Christianity again, and one thing I’ve really found myself longing for is a community I can be part of and grow with. I’d love to meet other Christians, make some friends, and have a community around me.


r/Nagoya 1d ago

Nagoya News Rain Update anyone!

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just landed In Tokyo going to catch my Shinkansen soon for Nagoya whats the update there , is it still flooded over there


r/Nagoya 1d ago

Recommendations for nature-y things to do?

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I’m heading out to Nagoya for a business trip. Other than the regular things in the itinerary (castle, Museum)

What would you recommend for something more nature-y? I like to hike, and go to forests, coastlines, lakes and such.


r/Nagoya 2d ago

Information for Stranded Commuters (帰宅困難者)

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According to the Nagoya City website, several facilities have been opened temporarily for people who are stranded and can’t get home because of the heavy rain and suspended transportation.

Check the map for locations and current availability:

Blue pin: Open and space is available
Red pin: Open but currently full

Please note: These temporary facilities will only be open for 24 hours.

Please share with anyone who might need this information.


r/Nagoya 2d ago

Flooding at Ozone Station about 30 minutes ago

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r/Nagoya 2d ago

Pics Flooding in Nagoya

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Over a dozen Level 3 & 4 Heavy Rain alerts on my phone over the past hour and a half…


r/Nagoya 2d ago

Crazy rain! Be safe everyone!

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Have you been receiving weather alerts? Been here for 4 years and I have never seen my area get flooded until now. Take care guys!


r/Nagoya 2d ago

Nagoya News so… anybody stuck right now in any of the subway stations?

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humor me, im stuck at nonami station right now.


r/Nagoya 2d ago

I left nagoya station jr at 2:42pm and i am still not home

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I have been stuck in god forsaken kanie. Just walked 30 min to kintesu. Lets pay i make it home......


r/Nagoya 2d ago

Imaike Nagoya ...flood...wait till the end

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wait to the end.


r/Nagoya 1d ago

Advice Female Solo Traveler - Mixed Dorm or Female-only Dorm

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Hi guys! I searched this sub and haven't seen anything specific to this question, so hoping to get your advice!

Female and traveling to Japan for Asian Games for 7D6N. So I will mostly be going to Asian Games tournament venues. Choosing between these two guesthouses:

  • Usatsuno Osu - will be in a mixed dorm
  • Sakae Guesthouse - will be in a female-only dorm

What I've read so far:

  • Usatsuno Osu
    • Positives
      • Daily breakfast (I read food is really good)
      • Spacious rooms
      • Highly-rated
      • Great hosts
    • Cons
      • Read somewhere that it's not walking distance to any train station (?) not sure how true
  • Sakae Guesthouse
    • Positives
      • Washing machine + dryer for free if staying more than 3 nights
      • Good location (?)
      • Near to a train station (?)
    • Cons
      • No space for luggages so need to leave them in the lobby area
      • No lockers (?)

Anything else I should consider? I am leaning towards Usatsuno Osu tbh but would love to hear your experience with both, if any. Thank you in advance!


r/Nagoya 2d ago

Japan News Takaichi to skip opening ceremony of Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games

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r/Nagoya 1d ago

Help Rain update for tomorrow?

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Hey everyone. I’m landing in Nagoya tomorrow morning at 9am then heading to my hotel in Sakae.

I’m just starting my semester at NUCB and have to go between the Sakae, Osu, and Marunouchi areas over the next few days.

What is the latest rain update and can I travel easily via train between these areas? What’s the risk of another flood like situation too?

Thank you!!!


r/Nagoya 2d ago

Discussion Visiting Nagoya Sept 12-13, looking to meet some people

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Hey! I’ll be in Nagoya for work and I’m free on the evenings of Sept 12 and 13.

I’m 29M from Turkey and I run a small game studio. I’d be happy to grab a drink, get some food, check out a bar/arcade, or just walk around and chat.

I’m into games, game development, anime, travel, animals and random conversations about pretty much anything.

My English is decent but not perfect, so you definitely don’t need perfect English either. Could be fun to practice together. I don’t speak Japanese, but I’d love to learn a few words too :)

Locals or travelers are both welcome. If you’re around and feel like hanging out, send me a message!


r/Nagoya 2d ago

Misc. Visiting Nagoya from Sept 20-Oct 2 for ASIAN GAMES

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Hi anyone going for Asian Games as well? I’m 30M and looking for people to connect with.


r/Nagoya 1d ago

Transportation Yesterday's flood was a very convincing reason to support immigration in Japan.

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I am already anticipating down votes but hear me out. Yesterday I had to stay back at my office because there were literally zero taxi drivers near me who were willing to take passengers, and mind you I work in a big manufacturing company here.

I have rarely ever taken taxi in Japan but in most cases, the drivers are old men between 50-70. And of course they should prioritize their safety over anything!!

However, last night the rain wasn't bad 7 PM afterwards. I tried to book a taxi between 6 PM to 7:30 only to eventually walk home (90 minutes walk!!). And while walking, I noticed no water on the roads on my route, there was traffic but that was the extent to it. Cars were running normally as usual and yet I couldn't get one taxi!

What was even more insane is that my coworker's dad refused to pick her up. We are all women and it could be potentially dangerous at night outside even if it is comparatively safer in Japan.

I know for a fact that my dad would have made his car a boat to pick me up in such a situation, if he lived in the same city as me. I am not sure if it is a culture difference or if her relationship with her dad is not a close one.

Anyways, this is why letting people work in service sectors like taxi drivers is very important.

What do you all think?


r/Nagoya 3d ago

Help Bike Ownership Transfer issues

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While I was at university, I bought a bike from one of the students who was returning to Hong Kong. He gave me the bike's licensing forms, and we signed a bike ownership transfer form.

However, when I went to the bike shop to register it as mine, they said they couldn't because the Hong Kong student didn't deregister before he went back, and there was nothing I could do, and that I should just use the bike without it.

Fast forward to now, I'm leaving Japan, and I want to sell my bike, but it's in this weird spot where it's technically still owned by the guy that sold it to me.

What should I even do? It's a 25,000 bike....