Flights to Nagoya land at the new Chubu Centrair International Airport (Central Japan International Airport), about 40 km south of Nagoya. The airport is located about 40 km south of Nagoya on an artificial island. The fastest way to reach the city is by train. The best service is the Sky Limited Express which brings …

Japan may be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of all European Union member states, Australia, Canada, the USA, as well as several other world countries. The up-to-date list of visa exemptions by country may be found at: https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html Citizens of countries not listed as not requiring visa will need to apply in …

If you are planning your trip and wondering what the best time to visit Nagoya may be, it is certainly Spring and Autumn. In spring, the cherry blossoms (Sakura), make the city the perfect place for a romantic getaway. In Autumn, the main streets are all coloured in red, orange and yellow. The "mapple …

The best way to get around Nagoya is by Metro (underground or subway). There are five main subway lines, connecting at Nagoya Central station, Marunouchi and ten other hubs. Stations are well signed in English and Japanese as well colour coded. There is also a bus service, including late-night buses. Day Subway Passes are available …

Taxis can be hailed anywhere, but as many Japanese taxi drivers don't speak English is highly recommended, unless you speak Japanese, to have the address in writing. Here are a few major taxi companies in Nagoya: Kintetsu Taxi +81 52 221 6611 Tsubame Taxi +81 52 203 1212 Meitetsu Taxi +81 52 331 2211 Takahara Taxi +81 52 682 …

Japanese postal service are known for being one of the most organised and precise in the world. Search for the orange "JP" logo, drop in, and send your …

Throughout Japan, drugs are mainly prescribed and issued by doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospitals. Some city drug stores include: Biandodei (B&D) +81 52 259 7575 Ark Pharmacy +81 52 252 1723 Vdrug +81 52 249 …

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Electricity in Japan is 100 volts in 50 Hz, (60 Hz for the Nagoya and Osaka areaa), which is different from Europe (220 volts) and the United States (110 volts). Power plugs have two flat-sided …