{"id":448,"date":"2020-05-11T11:10:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T15:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elishalemoire.wordpress.com\/?page_id=448"},"modified":"2020-08-14T19:01:27","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T19:01:27","slug":"nagoya-japans-overlooked-city","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/nagoya-japans-overlooked-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Nagoya \u2013 Japan\u2019s Overlooked City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>October, 2011<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage has-small-gutter\"><ul><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-1\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"876\" height=\"617\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/screen20shot202020-05-1120at2010.58.4720am.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"0\" data-id=\"2106\" data-imglink=\"\" 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\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_0761-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_0761-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_0761-750x1000.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-5\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_0756-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"4\" data-id=\"2109\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/nagoya-japans-overlooked-city\/img_0756-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-2109\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_0756-2.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_0756-2-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_0756-2-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_0756-2-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/img_0756-2-750x1000.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike some, Nagoya was one of my favorite cities, because it\u2019s basically a smaller version of Tokyo.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is an excellent base city for day trips to other parts of Japan, but also a really charming place.&nbsp;&nbsp;For me, I felt like I could explore getting lost in the culture and food without feeling like a spectator as I did in Tokyo.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favourite place to stay was easily the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/ngodt-nagoya-marriott-associa-hotel\/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2\">Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel<\/a>\u00a0as it was in the ideal location to access public transportation for day trips such as Toyko, Kyoto, Mt Fuji, Korankei Gorge, Mikimoto Pearl Island, and Futami to name a few.\u00a0\u00a0If you are looking for day trips \u2013 check out my <a href=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/best-day-trips-from-nagoya\/\">Best Day Trips from Nagoya<\/a> blog.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While exploring Nagoya, check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nagoya-tv-tower.co.jp\/\">TV tower<\/a>,&nbsp;which soars 180m high and is the oldest of its kind in Japan, built before the Tokyo Tower.&nbsp;&nbsp;The observation deck offers great views of Nagoya and the Hisaya-odori Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/night-view-1509202_1920-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3208\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/night-view-1509202_1920-683x1024.jpg 683w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/night-view-1509202_1920-200x300.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/night-view-1509202_1920-768x1152.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/night-view-1509202_1920-665x998.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/night-view-1509202_1920-173x260.jpg 173w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/night-view-1509202_1920-400x600.jpg 400w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/night-view-1509202_1920.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp\/\">Nagoya Castle<\/a>\u00a0was built at the beginning of the Edo period, the period from the museum I recommended in Toyko, and was the first castle to be designated a National Treasure.\u00a0\u00a0The castle was topped with a golden shachihoko, a creature stated to have the head of a tiger and the body of a fish.\u00a0\u00a0Wander through the Ninomaru-en, the gardens around the castle which are known for the Namaste vibe and explore the tranquil teahouses.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/architecture-3081441_1920-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3210\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/architecture-3081441_1920-1024x681.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/architecture-3081441_1920-300x199.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/architecture-3081441_1920-768x510.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/architecture-3081441_1920-665x442.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/architecture-3081441_1920-391x260.jpg 391w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/architecture-3081441_1920-600x399.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/architecture-3081441_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>My ultimate way to spend to the afternoon was exploring the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/inbound.nagoya-osu.com\/en\/\">Osu Shopping District<\/a>\u00a0where you can find a good mix of items, from souvenirs to modern amenities and second-hand vintage clothing.\u00a0\u00a0Weave your way in and out of shops, exploring the outdoor district finding the souvenir bargains.\u00a0\u00a0I opted for a Kimono as my souvenir, as I prefer unique items that I will regularly use and I still enjoy lounging in it drinking tea on weekends.\u00a0\u00a0Of course, you can\u2019t go wrong with trying food from different vendors along the way!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October, 2011 Unlike some, Nagoya was one of my favorite cities, because it\u2019s basically a smaller version of Tokyo.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is an excellent base city for day trips to other parts of Japan, but also a really charming place.&nbsp;&nbsp;For me, I felt like I could explore getting lost in the culture and food without feeling like 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