Below is a list of Nagoya's most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing (hanami), including the typical timing for best viewing in the average year and japan-guide.com ratings. See also our nationwide list of famous cherry blossom spots.
Yamazakigawa Riverside••
Early April
10 minute walk from Mizuho-Undojo-Higashi Station Admission: free
The Shikinomichi ("Path of Four Seasons") along Nagoya's Yamazaki River is justifiably designated as one of Japan's 100 best cherry blossom spots. The river is lined by hundreds of cherry trees for nearly a kilometer.
Short walk from Nagoyajo Station 9:00 to 16:30, 500 yen
Many somei yoshino trees, several weeping cherry trees and small numbers of less commonly seen cherry tree varieties are planted around the pleasant park and along the moats of Nagoya Castle.
Tsuruma Park (Tsuruma Koen)
Early April
Tsurumai Subway Station Admission: free
Tsuruma Park is probably Nagoya's most popular city park for cherry blossom viewing. The public park in central Nagoya offers many food stands and space for cherry blossom viewing parties under the trees.
Nagoya Peace Park (Nagoya Heiwa Koen)
Early April
20-25 minute walk from Higashiyama Koen Station Admission: free
A small forest of cherry trees and two ponds provide pleasant space for cherry blossom viewing picnics in the Cherry Orchard (Sakura no En) section of Nagoya Peace Park.
The celebrated Inuyama Castle outside of Nagoya is surrounded by hundreds of cherry trees. Trees are found both around the castle keep on top of the hill, and around the base of the hill and Urakuen Garden, another of Inuyama's sightseeing spots.
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Located in the centre of Nagoya, 1.2 km from Nagoya Station and 3.6 km from Oasis 21, GRAND BASE Nagoya Ekinishi provides accommodation with free WiFi. The accommodation has a hot tub. Every unit features a private bathroom and bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. A microwave and kettle are also provided. Nagoya Castle is 4.3 km from the aparthotel, while Aeon Mall Atsuta is 6.5 km away. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 13 km from GRAND BASE Nagoya Ekinishi.
Located at 13-minute walk from Nagoya Station, Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower offers free WiFi throughout the hotel. Shared parking is available on site for a fee. The 24 hour front desk offers free luggage storage service as well as concierge service for guests' convenience. This hotel features a fitness centre and business centre on site, while currency exchange service is offered at this property. There is a designated smoking area. Guests can relax with a massage service for a fee. All rooms have a TV, fridge and coffee machine. Guests will find nightwear and electric sockets near the bed. A closet is fitted in each room as well as a safety deposit box and iron. Private bathrooms are equipped with a bathrobe, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Extras include toothbrushes and slippers. Items for rent includes trouser press and DVD players. A bar and restaurant are available on site. Guests can find drinks at vending machine at this hotel. A variety of restaurants and cafes are accessible within a 10-minute walk from this hotel. Nagoya Castle is a 15-minute car ride away from Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower. Nippon Gaishi Hall is 35 minutes by train. Chubu Airport is 45 minutes by train from this hotel.
Located in Nagoya, 1 km from Nagoya Station, Nikko Style Nagoya provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 1.9 km from Oasis 21, the hotel with free WiFi is also 3.2 km away from Nagoya Castle. The accommodation features nightclub and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. Guests at Nikko Style Nagoya can enjoy a buffet or an American breakfast. Aeon Mall Atsuta is 5.4 km from the accommodation, while Nippon Gaishi Hall is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 12 km from Nikko Style Nagoya.
GRAND BASE Osu is set in the Naka Ward district of Nagoya, 1.7 km from Oasis 21 and 2.6 km from Nagoya Station. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Every unit has a private bathroom and bidet, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. A microwave and kettle are also offered. Nagoya Castle is 3.8 km from the aparthotel, while Aeon Mall Atsuta is 4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 12 km from GRAND BASE Osu.
Featuring 1-star accommodation, Trip & Sleep Hostel is set in Nagoya, 1.8 km from Oasis 21 and 3 km from Nagoya Station. Featuring a shared lounge, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The units feature bed linen. Aeon Mall Atsuta is 3.9 km from the hostel, while Nagoya Castle is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 12 km from Trip & Sleep Hostel.
Hotel androoms Nagoya Sakae is located in Nagoya. The property is around 700 metres from Oasis 21 and a 10-minute drive or 15-minute walk from Nagoya Castle. Free WiFi is at guest's disposal. Guests can find a bakery on the ground floor, featuring breakfast delivery to the room upon request. Public baths is available on the top floor. Hisayaodori Station (Exit 2A) is just a 5-minute walk away from the hotel. The units in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom comes with a bath and free toiletries. All rooms at hotel androoms Nagoya Sakae include air conditioning and a desk. 24-hour front desk assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Japanese. Coin-operated washing machines are available. Iron and trouser press rentals are available upon request. Nippon Gaishi Hall is 9 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Chubu Airport, 36 km from the property.
Directly connected to JR Nagoya Station, the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre with workout machines at a charge, 8 restaurants and free WiFi. A Thermarium sauna facility is available on site. Massage treatments are available at a charge. Rising high above Nagoya Station, the Marriott Associa offers rooms with sweeping city views. They are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a personal safe. The attached bathroom offers toiletries and a hairdryer, while complimentary green tea is provided. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, and it offers dry cleaning services and a business centre with charged facilities. Guests will find paid parking on site. Restaurant Mikuni Nagoya serves authentic French cuisine, while offering panoramic metropolitan views from the 52nd floor. Japanese Kyoto specialities can be enjoyed at restaurant Tsuruya. Associa Nagoya Marriott Hotel is located within a 10-minute drive from Nagoya Castle. Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art is an 8-minute train ride away, while Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology is 2 minutes by express train. Nagoya Centair Airport can be reached via a 30-minute express train ride.
Featuring 3-star accommodation, N Hotel is situated in Nagoya, 3.5 km from Aeon Mall Atsuta and 3.9 km from Oasis 21. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.8 km from Nagoya Station. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. N Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with a hot tub. Nagoya Castle is 4.9 km from the accommodation, while Nippon Gaishi Hall is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 14 km from N Hotel.
Conveniently situated in the centre of Nagoya, hotel androoms Nagoya Fushimi provides air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Nagoya Castle is 2.8 km from the hotel and Aeon Mall Atsuta is 5.1 km away. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At hotel androoms Nagoya Fushimi each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Oasis 21, Nagoya Station and Marunouchi Station. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 11 km from hotel androoms Nagoya Fushimi.
Offering free WiFi, LAMP LIGHT BOOKS HOTEL nagoya is located a 3-minute walk from Exit 10 of Fushimi Subway Station. The property is 1.4 km from Oasis 21 and 1.8 km from Nagoya Castle. The ground floor features a 24-hour bookstore and cafe for guests to enjoy. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, electric kettle, a high-tech toilet, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms include air conditioning, and some units at the economy hotel have a balcony. Each room features an armchair with a footrest. Private bathrooms feature a hairdryer, toothbrushes and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Coin-operated washing machines are available. Guests can enjoy breakfast at the on-site cafe or in their room. Nippon Gaishi Hall is 9 km from LAMP LIGHT BOOKS HOTEL nagoya, while Nagoya Congress Center is 4.2 km away. The nearest airport is Chubu Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.