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Nagoya Station<\/h1>

If you’re arriving or leaving Nagoya, chances are you’ll do it via Nagoya Station. The city’s main transport hub is a constant hive of activity – hardly surprising, seeing as how a total of 7 train lines converge here, including the Shinkansen [bullet train]. Bus services, meanwhile, are available from the Meitetsu and JR bus terminals, located at the south and north ends of the station complex, respectively.

Wherever you are in Nagoya, it’s pretty hard to miss the station’s\u00a0Central Towers<\/strong>: together with the new Toyota skyscraper across the road, they are the tallest buildings in Chubu. One houses offices, while the other is occupied by the\u00a0Nagoya Marriott Associa<\/strong>\u00a0hotel, a superbly designed complex that boasts some of the best restaurants in the city. The equally classy\u00a0Nagoya Hilton<\/strong>\u00a0lies 10 minutes’ walk to the east. Other hotels in the area include the\u00a0Hotel Nagoya Castle Plaza<\/strong>,\u00a0Hotel Sun Plaza\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Meitetsu Grand Hotel<\/strong>. There are also numerous budget-priced business hotels and all-night internet cafes, if you need a cheap place to crash.

The station area, commonly known as “Meieki”, is home to numerous department stores, and sits atop a warren of underground shopping arcades.\u00a0Takashimaya<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Tokyu Hands<\/strong>\u00a0can be found within Central Towers; the older crowd head to\u00a0Matsuzakaya<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Meitetsu<\/strong>, while youngsters generally make a beeline for\u00a0Kintetsu Passe<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Meitetsu Seven<\/strong>.

There’s a large\u00a0Tower Records<\/strong>\u00a0store on the 9th floor of Kintetsu Passe. It’s the cheapest place to buy foreign magazines, though you could also try\u00a0Sanseido\u00a0<\/strong>bookstore, on the 11th floor of Takashimaya. The latter also stocks a range of foreign books, and holds regular sales. For imported food and drink, go to\u00a0Seijoishii<\/strong>, behind the Meitetsu station. Electronic goods are available at\u00a0Bic Camera<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Sofmap<\/strong>, on the west of the station, and\u00a0Eiden<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0CompMart<\/strong>, on the way towards Fushimi. Oddly, Bic Camera is also one of the cheapest places in town to buy alcohol – just head to the basement floor.

The\u00a0Central Post Office\u00a0<\/strong>is just north of the JR bus station, and is open 24 hours a day. Foreign credit cards can be used in their ATMs. For money exchange, go to the\u00a0MUFJ\u00a0<\/strong>bank next to Meitetsu Seven: it is open daily, including weekends.

If you’re looking for something to eat, there’s an almost bewildering array of options. The 12th and 13th floors of Takashimaya are given over to restaurants and cafes, while there are all manner of eateries in the area’s hotels and underground malls. Wander around the streets to the east of the station and you’ll find a plethora of izakaya [Japanese-style pubs], many catered towards the businessmen who flood the area during the evenings.

Some of Nagoya’s main movie theaters can be found here, including\u00a0Piccadilly<\/strong>, the\u00a0Gold & Silver Gekijo<\/strong>, and the\u00a0109 Cinemas<\/strong>\u00a0multiplex (10 minutes’ walk south).\u00a0Zepp Nagoya<\/strong>, in the same complex as 109, is a large gig venue that hosts regular concerts.\u00a0JoyJoy,<\/strong>\u00a0next to the Meitetsu Lejac building, is a popular karaoke and pool venue. Head just under the tracks and you’ll find\u00a0Manboo!<\/strong>, a cheap internet and manga cafe that stays open all night.

For a taste of Nagoya’s industrial heritage, there are two excellent museums within easy reach of the station. The\u00a0Toyota Museum of Industry and Technology<\/strong>\u00a0traces the company’s technological development from textiles to cars. The\u00a0Noritake Garden<\/strong>\u00a0offers visitors the chance to see how their world-famous china is manufactured.

Ten minutes\u00a0 walk to the east,\u00a0Nagoya International Center<\/strong>\u00a0is there to help out foreigners with English-language information and assistance. Its 3rd floor has an extensive library of foreign language books and newspapers, broadcasts live CNN transmissions, and offers cheap Internet access. The\u00a0American Center\u00a0<\/strong>and the\u00a0US Consulate<\/strong>\u00a0are located in the same building.

If you feel like exploring, saunter north to the\u00a0Endoji\u00a0<\/strong>arcade and get a feel for the old Nagoya, in all its ramshackle glory.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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