Nagoya

Last updated on 31 October 2021 (10:05)

Japan’s fourth most populous city and about 1 hr 40 minutes by train between the Tokyo and Nagoya train stations. The city is a mix of old and new and following heavy bombing during WWII, the city was extensively rebuilt. The main attractions include Nagoya Castle, the Tokugawa Castle and the Atsuta Shrine.

Following the Swimming and Training section, there are links to information about:
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Nagoya Station
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Swimming and Training in Nagoya

Here are a few pools that mywaterworld.life has researched, with comments, where feasible. Best advice is to check with your hotel or try the contact on the Japan Masters Swimming Resources page (being developed).

The information about each pool includes a link to the facility’s website, pool length, the time (with its embeded link) that it would take using public transport to get from Nagoya Station to the pool and comments, if any, about the facility.

Nagoya City Naka Sport Center – 25m,  15 minutes 
Shallow and only 4 lanes
Nagoya Showa Sports Center – 25m, 25 minutes
5 lanes, 1.1m – 1.3m depth
Nipon Gaishi Arena – 50m, 30 minutes
10 lanes, Swimming competition venue of the 2018 Asia Masters Games

While looking and checking out pools in Nagoya mywaterworld.life came across this guide from the H&R Group ( a relocation service) and their post about Outdoor Swimming Pools in Nagoya is worth checking out – even better, it comes with a map (click on the view larger pap symbol).

There certainly are other pools, but the distance from the Nagoya Station increases considerably. You can check out a more comprehensive and listing of indoor pools from here.

Travel Guides

Check out what to see, do and eat in this guide to Nagoya by Japan-guide.com. You should also check out , the Nagoya Convention and Visitors Bureau official travel site.

Nagoya Train Station

If you travel into Nagoya by train check out the Nagoya Station Guide. In the station you will also find a Nagoya Tourism and JR Information Centres, Lost and Found, Lockers and Luggage Storage, and a Takashimaya department store Service Counter.  

Getting Around

The “Nagoya is not Boring” website has a great transportation guide. It covers bicycle renting (Nagoya is flat), bus, subway and train modes and exploring the city on foot. Check out How to Get Around Nagoya? A Complete Nagoya Transport Guide

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