What to do in Nagoya when it rains
Rain in Nagoya? Duck into its museums and galleries, find a covered market for a wander, and warm up with a coffee while it passes.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- FUJI Nagoya Science Museum Japan, 〒460-0008 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 2-chōme−17−１ 芸術と科学の杜・白川公園内
- Noritake Garden 3-chōme-1-36 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 451-8501, Japan
- Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology Japan, 〒451-0051 Aichi, Nagoya, Nishi Ward, Noritakeshinmachi, 4-chōme−1−３５ 産業技術記念館内
- Tokugawa Art Museum 1017 Tokugawachō, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0023, Japan
- Nagoya City Art Museum Japan, 〒460-0008 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 2-chōme−17−２５ 芸術と科学の杜・白川公園内
- Science Museum of Electricity Japan, 〒460-0008 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 2-chōme−2−５ でんきの科学館 1階～4階
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- ザ タワーホテル ナゴヤ Japan, 〒460-0003 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Nishiki, 3-chōme−6−１５ 先
- Fab Cafe Japan, 〒460-0002 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Marunouchi, 3-chōme−6−１８ レイヤードヒサヤオオドオリパーク ZONE1
- 24PILLARS 3-chōme-4-16 Kanayama, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0022, Japan
- Civic Art Gallery Yada 1-chōme-1-10 Daikōminami, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0047, Japan
- TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO.NAGOYA Japan, 〒460-0007 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Shinsakae, 1-chōme−17−１２ １F
- 市民ギャラリー 栄 Japan, 〒460-0008 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Sakae, 4-chōme−1−８ 中区役所平和不動産共同ビル 7階
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Tokugawa Art Museum 1017 Tokugawachō, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0023, Japan
- Shike-michi Townscape Preservation District Japan, 〒451-0042 Aichi, Nagoya, Nishi Ward, Nagono, 1-chōme−35−３ 1F
- Seimon, Main Gate (Former Enokida-mon Gate) Japan, 〒460-0031 Aichi, Nagoya, Naka Ward, Honmaru, 1 正門
- Cultural Path Futaba Museum 3-chōme-23 Shumokuchō, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0014, Japan
- Cultural Path Shumokukan 2-chōme-18 Shumokuchō, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0014, Japan
- Honmaru Palace 1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0031, Japan
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Don Quijote Nakagawa Sannō 4-chōme-5-5 Sannō, Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 454-0011, Japan
- Yanagibashi Central Market 4-chōme-15-2 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
- YOSHIZUYA Nagoya Meisei Store 2-chōme-33-8 Meisei, Nishi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 451-0064, Japan
- Don Quijote Imaike Store 5-chōme-10-1 Imaike, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 464-0850, Japan
- 安兵衛青果 Japan, 〒453-0801 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Taikō, 5-chōme−2−２ 安兵衛青果
- Valor Kurumamichi Store Japan, 〒461-0004 Aichi, Nagoya, Higashi Ward, Aoi, 2-chōme−9−９９６ 番の１
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER 3-chōme-6-１５先 Nishiki, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0003, Japan
- Tsubame Bread & Milk Meieki Branch Japan, 〒450-0002 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Meieki, 4-chōme−26−２５ メイフィス名駅 1階
- Bucyo Coffee Japan, 〒450-0003 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Meiekiminami, 1-chōme−10−９ 山善ビル 1F
- Nagoya PARCO West Bldg. 3-chōme-29-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0008, Japan
- Meitetsu Grand Hotel Japan, 〒450-0002 Aichi, Nagoya, Nakamura Ward, Meieki, 1-chōme−2−４ 名鉄バスターミナルビル １１階～１８階
- The Kawabun Nagoya 2-chōme-12-30 Marunouchi, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002, Japan
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Nagoya PARCO 3-chōme-29-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0008, Japan
- AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden 3-chōme-1-17 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 451-0051, Japan
- Oasis 21 1-chōme-11-1 Higashisakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0005, Japan
- AEON MALL NAGOYA DOME MAE 4-chōme-1-102-3 Yadaminami, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0048, Japan
- Midland Square 4-chōme-7-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan
- AEON TOWN Chikusa 2-chōme-16-13 Chikusa, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 464-0858, Japan
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