On the 28th of February 2020 Shinzo Abe, the Prime Minister of Japan announced further steps to tackle the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus that has been spreading in Japan and the rest of the world.

One of these steps is the closing and cancelation of attractions and events all over Japan. If you are in Nagoya and now wonder what is closed and what is open in the city in the months of March and April this post will hopefully help.

In the past couple of days, theme parks and other attractions have started reopening their doors to visitors. Please decide for yourself whether you feel it is a good idea to visit crowded places at the moment.

**If there is anything not listed below or you have other information please share it with everyone in the comments below**

Stay safe and healthy while you are in Nagoya!

For more information on the coronavirus in Nagoya read this post.


Attractions Closed in Nagoya due to the Coronavirus

Following is a list of the main attractions in Nagoya and their status as it is currently advertised on their websites.
(Last Updated March 24. 2020)

AttractionStatusLink
Aichi Arts Centerall events canceled in March and April 2020Website
Arimatsu Tie-Dyeing Museumclosed (dates not announced)Website
Atsuta Jinguopen (some events and ceremonies are canceled)Website
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardensopen (buildings and events during March 2020 will be closed and canceled, April cancelations to be announced)Website
Legoland Japanreopened March 23. 2020 (some events and activities canceled)Website
Meiji Murareopened March 20. 2020 (some events and activities canceled)Website
Nabana no Satoopen (some events in March 2020 are canceled)Website
Nagashima Spalandreopened March 20. 2020 (some events and activities canceled)Website
Nagoya Aquariumclosed (March 2. – March 31. 2020)Website
Nagoya Castleopen (all buildings are closed February 29. – March 31. 2020)Website
Nagoya City Art Museumclosed (March 2. – April 24. 2020)Website
Nagoya City Science Museumclosed (February 29. – March 26. 2020)Website
Noritake GardenunknownWebsite
Oasis 21open (some events in March 2020 are canceled, restaurants and cafes might be closed)Website
Osu Shopping Streetopen (some events in March 2020 are canceled)Website
SCMaglev Railparkclosed (February 29. – March 31. 2020)Website
Shidami Kofungun Museumclosed (March 2. – March 31. 2020)Website
Shirotori Gardenopen (some events in March and April 2020 are canceled)Website
Sky Promenadeclosed (March 4. – )Website
Togokusan Fruit Parkpartly closed (events are canceled in March)Website
Tokugawa Art Museumreopened March 14. 2020 (some events are canceled)Website
Tokugawa Gardenopen (events in March 2020 are canceled)Website
Toyota Automobile Museumclosed (February 29. – April 6. 2020)Website
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technologyclosed (February 29. – April 6. 2020)Website
Toyota Kaikanclosed (March 2. – March 14. 2020), factory tours closed (March 2. – April 4. 2020)Website
Yoki-so Villaclosed (February 29. – March 31. 2020)Website


Events Canceled in Nagoya because of the Coronavirus

Following is a list of events planned for February and March 2020 as well as their current status.
(Last Updated March 24. 2020)

EventDateStatusLink
Higashibetsuin Morning MarketFebruary 28. 2020canceledWebsite
Higashibetsuin Morning MarketMarch 28. 2020takes place as usualWebsite
Nagoya Noh Theater March Special PerformanceMarch 7. 2020canceledWebsite
Nayabashi Night MarketFebruary 28. 2020canceledWebsite
Nayabashi Night Market Sake FestivalMarch 27. + 28. 2020postponed to May 2020 (regular Nayabashi Night Market will take place on March 27. 2020)Website
Weeping Plum Tree FestivalFebruary 22. – March 15. 2020not canceled (some events during the festival are canceled)Website
Ben Harper ConcertMarch 3. 2020canceledWebsite
Nagoya Castle Spring FestivalMarch 20. – May 6. 2020canceledWebsite
Nagoya Castle Hanami Lightupend of March 2020canceledWebsite
Tsuruma Park Hanami Lightupend of March 2020canceledWebsite
Yamazaki River Hanami Lightupend of March 2020canceledWebsite


Shops with Changed Opening Hours in Nagoya due to COVID-19

Following is a list of department stores, malls, and popular tourist shops and their status as it is announced on their websites. Websites without special announcements are assumed to operate normally.
(Last Updated March 1. 2020)

ShopStatusLink
Aeon Mall Nagoya Dome Maeopen normallyWebsite
Bic Camera Nagoya JR Gate Towerchanged opening hours 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (from March 3.)Website
Bic Camera Nagoya Station Westchanged opening hours 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (from March 3.)Website
Don Quijote Sakaeopen normallyWebsite
Kintetsu Pass’echanged opening hours 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (March 2. – March 17. 2020)Website
Lachicchanged opening hours 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. weekends 8:00 p.m. (March 2. – March 15. 2020)Website
Matsuzakaya Department Storeclosed (March 3., 10., 17., 24. 2020)Website
Meitetsu Department Storechanged opening hours 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (March 2. – March 24. 2020)Website
Midland Squareopen normallyWebsite
Mitsui Outlet Shopping Mallchanged opening hours 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (March 2. – March 15. 2020)Website
Mitsukoshi Department Storechanged opening hours 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (March 2. – March 13. 2020)Website
Nadya Parkopen normallyWebsite
Parcochanged opening hours 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (March 2. – March 18. 2020)Website
Sunshine Sakaeopen (Skyboat closed February 28. – March 13. 2020)Website
Takashimaya Department Storeopen (some events in March 2020 are canceled)Website


What to Do in Nagoya

If you are looking for things to do in Nagoya that take place even during the coronavirus and among the closures in Nagoya here are a couple of ideas.

Restaurants are open as usual so check out my restaurant recommendations or join me on a food tour of Nagoya.

Osu Street Food Walking Tour

Street Food Walking Tour of Osu
5000 yen/ person
2.5 hours
Daily except for Wednesdays from 11 a.m.
Including 5 street foods
More Details

Nagoya Meshi Food Tour

Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour
13.200 yen/ person
3.5 hours
Daily from 2 p.m.
Including 4 restaurants and 3 snacks
More Details


If you are looking for things to do in Nagoya read the following posts, but make sure you check your chosen activity is actually open.

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