Nagoya名古屋

The questions people ask first about Nagoya, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
• SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
• Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
• TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
• SafetyOne of Japan's safer big cities.
• RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
• Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 (≈ US$19) Japan Visitor Hotline (JNTO, 24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
• Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
• Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
• AirportNGO Chubu Centrair (Meitetsu limited express to Nagoya station, about 30 min).
• Getting aroundSubway (Higashiyama and Meijo lines) covers the centre; buy a one-day subway ticket if you visit three or more sights.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee (many cafés add free toast before 11:00)Coffee (many cafés add free toast before 11:00 AM)¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
• Street or quick mealNoodle soup (kishimen or ramen)¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9)
• BeerBeer: draught in an izakaya / can at a konbini¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6) / ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi taxiLate-night surcharge after 22:00.Late-night surcharge after 10:00 PM.¥2,200–2,700 (≈ US$15–19)
• Metro or bus rideSubway ride¥210–340 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
• Museum or sight ticketCastle, shrine museum or art museum entry¥500–1,600 (≈ US$4–11)
• Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
• Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥15,000 (≈ US$110)
• High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥35,000 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥7,000 (≈ US$50) · Mid ¥13,000 (≈ US$90) · High ¥25,000 (≈ US$170)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Subway (Higashiyama and Meijo lines) covers the centre; buy a one-day subway ticket if you visit three or more sights. Shinkansen and Meitetsu/JR lines connect the region.

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nagoya. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

• officialNagoya official travel guide
• secondaryWikivoyage — Nagoya