Nagoya Entertainment

Entertainment in Nagoya

  1. A

    Electric Lady Land

    Electric Lady Land is an intimate concert venue purveying the underground music scene in a cool post-industrial setting. Nationally known bands perform in the 1st-floor hall, while the 3rd floor sees more up-and-coming acts.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Elephant's Nest

    Near the Hilton, Elephant's Nest is another favourite expat haunt, with a welcoming vibe, darts and traditional English fare. If you're after a pint of Guinness you'll find it here too. The Nest is up on the 2nd floor.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Shooters

    This US-style sports bar attracts a mostly gaijin (foreign), mostly raucous crowd. Japanese and foreign staff pours daily drink specials, and the menu includes burgers, pasta and Tex-Mex.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Shu

    There aren't a whole lot of options for gay visitors to Nagoya (especially those from overseas), but this bar for gay men, opened earlier this decade, welcomes all ages and nationalities.

    reviewed

  5. Emporium

    An English owner brings a bit of Brit-club culture to Nagoya. Salarimen are known to frequent the place, but don't let that put you off. The interior and sound system are primo.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Eric Life

    Minimalist and kitsch-free café behind Ōsu Kannon, perfect for chilling over a coffee, cocktail or snack. Being in the Ōsu district it gets a youngish crowd.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Misono-za

    Misono-za is the city's venue for kabuki theatre in April and October, although it does not have the translation facilities of theatres in other cities.

    reviewed

  8. Nagoya Dome

    Baseball fans will want to visit the 45,000-seat Nagoya Dome home of the Chunichi Dragons baseball team. Large concerts also take place here.

    reviewed

  9. G

    Red Rock Bar & Grill

    In Sakae, the Aussie-owned Red Rock has a warm ambience and plenty of tasty pub food.

    reviewed

  10. H

    Club JB's

    Club kids (20 and over) come for and excellent sound system and famous DJs.

    reviewed

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  12. I

    Nagoya Noh Theatre

    Nagoya Noh Theatre is in the grounds of Nagoya-jō.

    reviewed