Regular Meeting Held on February 26, 2025: Behind the Scenes of Nagoya City Tourism Policy
wpmasterLecturer: Nagoya City Council Member Takayuki Nakazato
We heard about currently planned tourism initiatives, including some unannounced plans, on how Nagoya, often referred to as a loser in the inbound tourism market, can develop as a tourist destination.
The area in front of Nagoya Station is undergoing major changes in preparation for the opening of the Linear Shinkansen. Upon leaving the station, a park-like plaza spreads out before you, and a wide road stretches beyond, offering views all the way to the Sakae district.
From Meitetsu Department Store to Sasajima, a large-scale building will be constructed in harmony with the surrounding area.
In front of Kanayama Station, Asunal Kanayama will be demolished for a large-scale redevelopment project, including a civic center. Atsuta Shrine will also be redeveloped using the old shopping arcade and the vacant land behind it. In the Sakae district, plans call for the introduction of an articulated tourist bus service from Nagoya Station, eventually running between Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine.
Nagoya, undergoing a major transformation, appears to be preparing measures to capture inbound demand and shed its former self as a tourist destination.
