Nagoya Station is the main station for getting to just about any venue in the Aichi area.
Train Lines:
JR Tokaido Shinkansen
JR Tokaido Line JR Chuo Main Line JR Kansai Main Line JR Takayama Main Line
Aonami Line
Higashiyama Line
Sakuradori Line
Meitetsu Line (Meitetsu-Nagoya Station) Kintetsu Line (Kintetsu-Nagoya Station)
From Tokyo:
Tokaido Shinkansen (Nozomi, Hikari, or Kodoma)
In the central towers and in the underground concourses, there are tons of shops and restaurants that you can check out in order to kill time. There is an abundance of hotels and hostels in the area, but be sure to try and book as far in advance as possible, as the area around the station is usually in high demand, especially when a big band is playing at Zepp Nagoya just down the street.
If it's your first time going through Nagoya Station, it can be a bit overwhelming due to its size, but it is typically one of the easier major stations to navigate. The station even has a handy map in English on it's official website in case you need a little extra help!
When meeting up with someone on either side of the station, it's easiest to tell them to meet by the clock. The Taikodori Side of the station has a silver clock, and the Sakuradori Side has a larger gold clock, which is typically the most well-recognized landmark in the station.
The two towers on the Sakuradori side are home to shops on the lower floors (Takashimaya, Tokyu Hands, etc.) and offices on the much higher ones, but on the 12th and 13th floors they house an amazing array of restaurants and cafes. They also have access to an elevator that will take you up to the panorama salon on the 51st floor. For more information about what restaurants are available, please visit this site.
(Images courtesy of NagoyaStation.com until I can locate the photos I've taken myself.)
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