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Step-by-step walking routes between platforms in Japan's busiest stations, with the exact Japanese signs to follow.

Nagoya Station transfer guide 名古屋駅

Shinkansen transfers at Nagoya Station for visitors: Shinkansen to the Meitetsu Line (Centrair airport), the Higashiyama subway line and JR local lines, with walking times and the Japanese signs to follow.

Choose your transfer

Shinkansen→Meitetsu Line (to Centrair) Allow 10 min Ticket gate on route Overview Shinkansen→Higashiyama Line (subway) Allow 10 min Ticket gate on route Overview Shinkansen→JR lines Allow 10 min Ticket gate on route Overview

Two sides

The Shinkansen is on the west (Taiko-dori) side. Meitetsu, Kintetsu and the subway are on the east (Sakura-dori) side. The Central Concourse joins them.

Meitetsu is busy

Meitetsu Nagoya runs many kinds of train from very few platforms. Check the train name, destination and car stop markers before boarding.

Allow time

Changing from the Shinkansen to Meitetsu or the subway means leaving the JR gates and crossing the station. Allow at least 10 minutes.