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Best Things to Do in Nagoya, solo trip
Atsuta-jingu Shrine is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can roam 24 h, reflect in quiet groves, draw omikuji, and read English sword displays; flat paths, subway stop nearby, and low fees make logistics simple.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Osu Shotengai Shopping Street is 90% Solo-Friendly
Solo travelers can browse 1,200+ shops for manga, kimono, street food and antiques, visit Osu Kannon, and play retro games; roofed streets and two subway stations enable long, safe, flexible exploration.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Walking Tour at Nagoya's Most Famous Place for Shopping - OSU SHOPPING DISTRICT | Japan
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大須商店街 Osu Shopping Street: Nagoya's Vibrant Hub of Culture and Commerce!
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Oasis 21 is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can roam the 200 m roof loop, capture skyline photos, rest on the lawn, shop or eat at will, lock luggage, and use free Wi-Fi, so independent time here is varied, safe, and cheap.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Meijō Park is 90% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can jog the flat 2.2 km loop, photograph birds and Nagoya Castle views, sit quietly in Flower Plaza, and feel safe thanks to good lighting and steady foot traffic even on weekdays.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Nagoya City Art Museum is 90% Solo-Friendly
Varied modern and Japanese art, multilingual guide app and quiet spaces let a solo visitor explore deeply at their own speed with little hassle, so the museum is very suitable.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Tokugawa Art Museum is 89% Solo-Friendly
The solo traveler can move at own pace using the free English audio guide and docent tours to study nine national treasures, then relax alone in the quiet Tokugawa-en garden without needing special facilities.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Hisaya Ōdōri Park is 88% Solo-Friendly
Solo travelers can wander shaded paths, shoot seasonal scenery, shop or sip coffee alone, and feel safe in a busy central area with good subway links; quiet benches offer personal space.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Nagoya Castle is 86% Solo-Friendly
Wide grounds, English tours, audio guide and VR app let a solo traveler explore history at own pace. Good signage, lockers, cafés and safe urban location score high.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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A Sakura sight-seeing day at Nagoya castle
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Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens is 86% Solo-Friendly
The 550 animal species, botanical walks, and caretaker talks keep a solo visitor engaged all day, and the 500-yen entry and easy subway access make it a hassle-free outing.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Nagoya City Science Museum is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can explore 7 floors of hands-on exhibits, join science shows at will, and relax in the 450-seat planetarium; English audio app helps, and coin lockers free you from baggage.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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