5 things to do and see in Nagoya

Nagoya is most vibrant and modern city, and country's third largest city and a port. There are so many things to see and do here, you just must know where to start.

1. Toyota Plant Tour

Touring a manufacturing plant might not sound like the most scintillating way to spend a holiday, but you will not regret it.

3. Atsuta Jingu

Chances are good that a visit to Nagoya will coincide with one of the dozens of festivals and ceremonies held annually at this Shinto shrine. Atsuta Jingu is one of most popular festivals in Nagoya, so do not miss a chance to see it.

5. Plastic factory

Nagoya isn't all about manufacturing and museums; it also about art and music. Plastic factory offers a fine lineup of DJs and bands. If you need to take a break and just let yourself go, visit Plastic factory.

2. Tokugawa Art Museum

With exhibits mostly spanning the 14th to 18th centuries , the Tokugawa museum has the country's finest aristocratic collection.

4. International Design Center Nagoya

A trip to this industrial facility is a must for design fans. High-tech displays with modern products, like TVs and phones are available for all those who are interested to see it.

With over two million inhabitants, Nagoya is Japan's fourth most populated city. It is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and the principal city of the Nobi plain, one of Honshu's three large plains and metropolitan and industrial centers.