Nagoya: when your ship stops here
A castle with golden tiger-headed carp on the roof, one of Japan's oldest shrines, and the story of how Toyota began.
Facts checked Nov 6, 2026, each with its source. No prices on this page.
Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture in Japan and the fourth most populous city in the country, with an estimated 2,337,864 people in September 2025. Our sources do not say how far the cruise berth is from the center, so ask on board how you will get into town and when the last ride back leaves.
Source: Wikipedia: Nagoya
Top 3 things to do
1. Nagoya Castle
Built in 1612. A large part of it burned down in the Pacific War, and it was restored in 1959 with elevators added. Its symbol is two golden tiger-headed carp on the roof. The main tower is a museum on the history of the castle and the city, and the Honmaru Palace, destroyed in the war, was rebuilt in 2018.
Tip: Wikipedia calls the castle and Atsuta Shrine the two most famous sights. Our sources give no opening hours, so check them for your day.
Source: Wikipedia: Nagoya
2. Atsuta Shrine
The second most venerable shrine in Japan, after Ise Grand Shrine. It is said to hold the Kusanagi sword, one of the three imperial regalia, but the sword is not on public display. The shrine holds about 70 festivals a year.
Tip: Our sources give no distance from the berth, so ask on board before you plan the stop.
Source: Wikipedia: Nagoya
3. The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
One of two Toyota museums in the city. It shows the company's history, including its start as a textile mill. The other, the Toyota Automobile Museum, shows vintage cars.
Tip: Pick one museum rather than both on a short call. Our sources give no opening hours.
Source: Wikipedia: Nagoya
What to skip
Meiji Mura on a short call
The open-air museum of salvaged Meiji, Taisho and Showa era buildings is listed under Inuyama, a separate town from the center of Nagoya. Our sources give no travel time, so leave it for a long call.
Source: Wikipedia: Nagoya
Before you go ashore
You do not have to book a tour: you are free to go ashore on your own. Royal Caribbean sets the all aboard time about 30 minutes before the ship sails, posts it near the gangway, and says the ship does not wait for guests touring on their own.
Source: Royal Caribbean FAQ: Do I need to book a shore excursion?
Back-to-backs that stop in Nagoya
Back-to-back cruises from these home ports have a stop in Nagoya, from the Royal Caribbean sailings we track:
- Back-to-back cruises from Singapore 3 back-to-backs with a stop in Nagoya
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