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Getting around Nagoya

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Nagoya

A subway and Meitetsu/JR/Kintetsu network covers the city; walk between Sakae and Osu. The Shinkansen links Tokyo in about 1 h 40 and Kyoto in about 35 min.

Ways to get around Nagoya

Walkable center

Option	Fare	Good to know
Nagoya Municipal Subway	210–340 JPY	Higashiyama and Meijo lines serve Nagoya Station, Sakae and Kanayama
Meitetsu Nagoya Line	From 170 JPY	Private line to the airport, Inuyama Castle and Gifu
Me~guru tourist bus	210 JPY or about 500 JPY day pass	Loop to the castle, Tokugawa Garden and Osu
Taxi (GO)	1,700–2,500 JPY for 5 km	Plentiful; useful late at night

Ride-hailing apps in Nagoya

A 5 km ride costs about ¥1,700–2,500 ($10.8–15.8).

App	Notes
GO	Main taxi app; accepts foreign cards
Uber	Books licensed taxis in central Nagoya

Taxis are metered, safe and abundant at stations; no tipping. Few drivers speak English, so show the address on your phone.

Arriving in Nagoya

Chubu Centrair (NGO)

Meitetsu μ-SKY limited express to Nagoya Station about 1,300 JPY, 28–35 min; regular express about 900 JPY, 40 min.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the left. Bring a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP; licences from Germany, France, Switzerland, Taiwan and a few others need a JAF translation.
Onward travel in Japan: Shinkansen bullet trains link most cities fast but are pricey; the national JR Pass only pays off on long itineraries. Highway buses and budget flights are cheaper.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Nagoya?

Yes. Apps that work here: GO, Uber.

What's the best way to get around Nagoya?

A subway and Meitetsu/JR/Kintetsu network covers the city; walk between Sakae and Osu. The Shinkansen links Tokyo in about 1 h 40 and Kyoto in about 35 min.

How do I get from the airport to Nagoya?

Meitetsu μ-SKY limited express to Nagoya Station about 1,300 JPY, 28–35 min; regular express about 900 JPY, 40 min.

Is Nagoya walkable?

Walkable center.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.