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Public Transport

Nagoya

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The best way to get around Nagoya is by Metro (underground or subway). There are five main subway lines, connecting at Nagoya Central Station, Marunouchi and ten other hubs. Stations are well-signed in English and Japanese as well colour-coded. There is also a bus service, including late-night buses. Day Subway Passes are available from vending machines and ticket counters. Meitetsu Operates train services from Meitetsu Nagoya Station into the suburbs, surrounding regions and the international airport. JR (Japan Railways) connects Nagoya with Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.

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Chubu Centrair International Airport
Flights to Nagoya land at the Chubu Centrair International Airport, located on an artificial island, about 40 km south of Nagoya. The fastest way to reach the city is by train. The best service is the Sky Limited Express which brings you to Nagoya Central Station in just 28 minutes. Other ways to reach Nagoya include …
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Passport/Visa
Nationals from countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and many European countries can enter Japan visa-free for short-term stays (usually up to 90 days) for tourism, business, or visiting friends and relatives. However, visitors from countries not on the visa-exempt list must apply for a visa at a Japanese embassy or …
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Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Nagoya is spring and autumn. In spring, the cherry blossoms (Sakura), make the city the perfect place for a romantic getaway. In Autumn, the main streets are all coloured in red, orange, and yellow. The 'maple hunting' (momijigari) makes it a true delight to explore. Avoid June and July, which …
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Public Transport
The best way to get around Nagoya is by Metro (underground or subway). There are five main subway lines, connecting at Nagoya Central Station, Marunouchi and ten other hubs. Stations are well-signed in English and Japanese as well colour-coded. There is also a bus service, including late-night buses. Day Subway Passes are available from vending …
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Taxi
Taxis can be hailed anywhere around Nagoya, but as many Japanese taxi drivers don't speak English, it is highly recommended, unless you speak Japanese, to have the address in writing. While ride-sharing apps like Uber do operate in Nagoya, their presence is not as dominant as traditional taxis. Uber is often more expensive and less …
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Post
In Nagoya, post offices generally operate from 9am to 5pm on weekdays and 9am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, while remaining closed on Sundays and public holidays, though larger branches may offer extended hours. These post offices provide a variety of services including mail and parcel delivery, ATM access, and money transfers. They also sell …
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Pharmacy
Some of the main pharmacy chains in Nagoya include Matsumoto Kiyoshi (one of the largest and most well-known drugstore chains in Japan), Sugi, Tsuruha Drug, and Sun …
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Telephone
Country code: +81 Area code: …
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Electricity
Japan operates on a 100V supply voltage and 50/60Hz. The country uses Type-A plugs, which have two flat-sided …
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