Nagoya is the fourth largest city in Japan and sits in the charming Aichi region of the country. It is best known perhaps for being the center of the automotive industry in Japan and you will find all the big name factories here such as Toyota, Honda and Mitsubishi.

Why you should live in Nagoya?

Nagoya has the best transport network Nagoya has the best transport network in Japan, and possibly the world. There isnt a single area of the city that doesnt have a station, meaning that you can live quite easily without ever needing a car. And because Nagoya is smaller, no train journey takes more than 30 minutes.

What is the culture of Nagoya?

Nagoya is located between Tokyo and Osaka. Its original food culture is a blend of the food cultures from both Eastern and Western Japan. Nagoya cuisine is famous for its use of miso (Japanese traditional soybean paste) and spices, and its original combinations are well known for their uninhibited thinking.

How much is the bullet train from Tokyo to Nagoya?

Nozomi trains require about 100 minutes to reach Nagoya from Tokyo, Hikari trains about 110 minutes and Kodama trains about three hours. The regular one way fare is 10,560 yen for a non-reserved seat on any train, and around 11,000 yen for a reserved seat.

Can I use JR pass from Tokyo to Nagoya?

When traveling from Tokyo to Nagoya, the quickest option is to use the JR Tokaido Shinkansen, accessible using your JR Pass. You can start from Tokyo or Shinagawa Stations. Taking the Hikari train, you will reach Nagoya in less than two hours, and if taking the Kodama train, your trip will last about three hours.