Discover Nagoya and More

Experience the best of Nagoya and more, all within easy reach

Perfectly Connected

Explore Nagoya and beyond from SONO Moon Nagoya, perfectly positioned near Nagoya Station.

By Walk

Within walking distance of the hotel, you'll find numbers of spots where the city's energy meets history.

Yanagibashi Central Market

(3-minute walk)

A lively local market known for fresh seafood and authentic Nagoya flavours. Ideal for experiencing the city’s food culture in a casual setting.

Meieki Area (8-minute walk)

A vibrant culinary hub offers a mix of casual restaurants and cafes, traditional izakaya, and places for a luxury dinner. If you're looking to explore the city, you can also enjoy shopping at places like Midland Square and JR Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall.

Historic Townscapes of Shikemichi (12-minute walk)

Shikemichi is a town of merchants located on the west bank of Horikawa River that goes through the castle town of Nagoya. This town was built in 1610, when the whole town of Kiyosu moved to the site with the construction of Nagoya Castle. "Shikemichi" means an about 7 meter-wide street, and the name is derived from the fact that the street's width was expanded for fire protection and for the commercial activities after an inferno occurred in 1700. Storehouses are built on the stone walls and traditional townhouses stand in a row. The landscape as we know it today was completed in the Genbun era (around 1740). It was designated as a townscape preservation area of Nagoya in 1986.

By Train

Take the subway or train to explore a bit further.

Nagoya Castle (10-minute by Subway)

In 1610, Tokugawa Ieyasu began the construction of Nagoya Castle, as a residence for his son Yoshinao. The castle burned down in the war, but in 1959, the five-story main tower keep, with its golden shachi ornaments, and the sub tower keep were reconstructed.

Hommaru Palace was fully opened to the public on June 8, 2018, after the completion of reconstruction work that had taken over 10 years.

Osu Shopping Street (10-minute by Subway)

The entire area is situated between two train stations: Osu-Kannon Station on the Tsurumai Line and Kamimaezu Station on the Meijo Line and Tsurumai Line. There are approximately 1,200 shops and facilities within this area.

Atsuta Jingu Shrine (15-minute by Subway)

Atsuta Jingu Shrine is located in the southern part of Nagoya within Atsuta Forest, a spacious, verdant shrine grove. Familiarly known as “Atsuta-san," close to 7 million people visit this shrine annually. Not only those from Nagoya but people throughout Japan consider Atsuta Jingu Shrine their spiritual hometown - a place of deep reverence and faith. 

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens (20-minute by Subway)

From tiny medaka fish to huge elephants, it is home to the largest number of animals in Japan. Come and see the wide variety of animals.

The greenhouse and the natural woods on the hillsides, the botanical garden is home to around 7,000 species of plants. The cherry blossom pathway has around 1,000 cherry trees of about 100 different species, which all bloom in the spring. In the fall, around 500 trees—mainly surrounding the back pond and Japanese-style garden—burst into color and become one of the city's best fall foliage spots. 

Vantelin Dome Nagoya (25-minute by train)

A major venue for sports events, concerts, and exhibitions, offering year-round entertainment.

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium (30-minute by Subway)

The South Building is centered around the theme of A Tour Through Antarctica, introducing the creatures and habitats of five areas along Antarctic icebreaker Fuji's expedition to the Antarctic from Japan. In the North Building, the theme is 3.5 Billion Years Back in Time: Creatures who Came Back to the Sea. Encounter bottlenose dolphins, belugas whales, and other animals who actually once lived on land.

The nearby Main Pool - the largest in Japan - offers performances for extra insight into the lives and behaviors of our sea friend from stands seating approximately 3,000 people.

Explore Further

Experience the charm of Japan.

LEGOLAND Japan (40-minute by Train)

A fun destination for all ages, featuring interactive rides, themed attractions, and family-friendly entertainment.

Ghibli Park (50-minute by Train)

Step into the world of Studio Ghibli with immersive exhibits and beautifully designed spaces, perfect for fans and families.

Inuyama Castle, National Treasure (50-minute by train)

In Japanese history, armed conflict continued throughout the 15th and 16th century. The incidents and people who were part of this era, the Sengoku period (Warring States Period), are now still popular among many Japanese, and are themes of films and television programs.


Inuyama Castle was constructed during this period of war, and the castle lord switched frequently due to the importance of the castle’s location. Furthermore, the territory was the battleground for many battles which shaped history carried out by famous warlords such as Oda Nobunaga, who attempted to unify the warring nation, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who unified it, and Tokukagawa Ieyasu, who built an era of peace.

Takayama (2.5-hour by Express Train)

Takayama City is located in the northern part of Gifu Prefecture, in the center of the Hida region. It's about a two-hour journey from Gifu City via the JR Takayama Line or the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.

Ise-Shima (2.5-hour by Express Train)

Located in central Japan’s Mie Prefecture, Ise-Shima is best known for Ise Jingu aka Ise Grand Shrine, arguably the holiest site in all of Shinto and the top dog among all of Japan’s tens of thousands of shrines. Still, the area is more than a religious centre: it also boasts beautiful nature, a lively fishing industry and delicious local edibles.