--- title: "Nagoya Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/nagoya description: "Japan's automotive heart with castle grandeur" --- # Nagoya πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Β· Japan Β· Japan, Korea, China & Taiwan > "Japan's automotive heart with castle grandeur" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.7h - **Visiting Sailings:** 72 - **Cruise Lines:** 6 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (17 sailings), Jul (11 sailings), May (9 sailings) ## About Nagoya Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city, positioned on a wide plain between Tokyo and Osaka. Ships dock at the Garden Pier, where the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium and the retired Antarctic Icebreaker Fuji sit within walking distance. The Meiko Line subway connects the pier to the city centre in about ten minutes. Nagoya Castle, rebuilt after wartime bombing, still carries its original golden shachihoko dolphin ornaments, while Atsuta Shrine holds the Kusanagi sword, one of Japan's three imperial regalia. The Toyota Commemorative Museum, housed in the company's original textile factory, traces the shift from looms to automobiles. For food, Nagoya has its own distinct style. Miso katsu is a fried pork cutlet under thick red miso sauce, and hitsumabushi is grilled eel served three ways in a single sitting. The Osu shopping arcade mixes vintage stores, electronics stalls, and street food vendors in a covered district near the centre. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** JPY (Japanese Yen) - **Language:** Japanese - **Timezone:** Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9) - **Tipping:** Not customary; can be considered rude ## Location Coordinates: 35.0832, 136.8802 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Nagoya/@35.08325,136.8802,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Nagoya&ll=35.08325,136.8802&z=13) ## Things to Do in Nagoya Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Ticket and Guided Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/345daa45-8366-46e3-b4ee-44f5ae93debf.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (76) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €165 | Viator | | [Nagoya Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0491aa46-7052-4224-87ed-b0ca6b4eab7e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (48) | 4h | βœ“ | €86 | Viator | | [Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament July 2026 with a Sumo Expert Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/abd8cb2e-342e-4866-b8f4-99f79e13dc6e.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (38) | 4h | βœ“ | €198 | Viator | | [Best Street Food Walking Tour in Nagoya](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/081ea50c-f1a5-4640-9c9f-ae40dd335e96.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (35) | 2h | βœ“ | €89 | Viator | | [Nagoya Castle and Local Flavor Samurai Tales and Street Food Walk](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/62e86c98-6f11-4d73-bf29-9f7b9c77b923.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (21) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €46 | Viator | | [Experience Japanese calligraphy & tea ceremony at a traditional house in Nagoya](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/85c6ca36-1607-4b30-bd0d-6fa2582bea98.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (16) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €158 | Viator | | [Nagoya Food Tour: Taste Nagoya’s Local Specialties](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fc9ee38b-2815-4e0c-a7b2-a26a378ed834.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (15) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €133 | Viator | | [Nagoya Endoji Food and Cultural Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c164edbf-a985-496e-8aff-1af9f9d4b976.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (12) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €92 | Viator | | [Sumo Tournament Experience in Nagoya](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/424c6bdc-2f9a-438d-8e3c-ef87f0e51143.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (17) | 5h | βœ“ | €205 | Viator | | [Nagoya: Learn to Cook 5 Seasonal Japanese Dishes](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a72eb692-3509-4b5d-af47-9acbfc55adc3.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (8) | 2h | βœ“ | €63 | Viator | | [Nagoya Night Tour: Sake Tasting & Izakaya Hopping](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fa1c42dd-dd7d-44a7-968c-7ad91b187a08.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (8) | 2h | βœ“ | €155 | Viator | | [Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Noritake Garden & Toyota Commemorative Museum](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3c52792e-8b25-48fa-95f7-4e8ecc280f3e.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (7) | 4h | βœ“ | €98 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Toba-Mie](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/toba-mie.md): 36 nm - [Tsuruga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/tsuruga.md): 53 nm - [Omaezaki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/japan-korea-china-taiwan/omaezaki.md): 72 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jade-tides-cherry-blossoms-tokyo-jeju~PCL-SA-20280723-7.md)** - **Price:** €890 per person (€1,779 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Sapphire Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/sapphire-princess.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-07-23 - **Itinerary:** Jade Tides & Cherry Blossoms – Tokyo & Jeju ## Featured Cruises from Nagoya Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Lacquer & Tide – Hiroshima, Kanazawa & Busan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lacquer-tide-hiroshima-kanazawa-busan~NCL-JADE-20261029-14.md) | Norwegian Jade | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-29 | 14 | €1,028 | | [Far East Discovery – Yokohama, Hong Kong & Singapore](https://cruisello.com/cruises/far-east-discovery-yokohama-hong-kong-singapore~RCL-NAVIGATOR-20270225-12.md) | Navigator Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-02-25 | 12 | €1,341 | | [Sacred Shrines – Busan, Kobe & Hiroshima](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sacred-shrines-busan-kobe-hiroshima~PCL-SA-20270306-23.md) | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-03-06 | 23 | €3,628 | ## Browse Cruises - 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