Tourist Information “THE GATE”

A place to encounter the charms of Aichi and Central Japan through travel, culture, crafts, and local sake.

For a limited time, Nagoya Station will host “THE GATE,” a tourist information center focused on the traditional culture, crafts, and regional sake of Aichi and Central Japan. From September 11 to November 3, 2026, the venue at the Meitetsu Department Store Special Space will offer expert guidance, consultations, and tour reservations for anyone planning to explore the area.

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A starting point for Aichi and Central Japan

THE GATE is more than a place to pick up brochures. It combines travel information with the region’s cultural traditions, putting local crafts and sake alongside the practical advice travelers need. That combination makes the venue useful for two kinds of visitors: travelers who want a tailored introduction to the region, and locals who want to rediscover what their own area has to offer.

Expert guides are on hand to answer questions and help shape itineraries. Consultations can be handled in person, and tour reservations can be made directly at the venue, which saves time compared to contacting multiple operators separately. Whether you have a specific route in mind or are still deciding what to see, the guidance available here is designed to make the next step clear.

Practical information

The venue is located on the first floor of the Meitetsu Bus Terminal Building, so it is an easy stop for anyone coming through Nagoya’s main train stations. With no closed days during the event period, it is open every day from 11:00 to 19:00. The event runs until November 3, 2026—a Tuesday and national holiday—making that day a fitting final chance to encounter the charms of Aichi and Central Japan.

THE GATE is a travel information and cultural exhibition space located at Nagoya Station. It opened in time for the 2026 travel season and provides practical services for visitors to Nagoya, Aichi, and the wider Central Japan region, alongside exhibits and activities related to local culture.

The name is intended to emphasize the station’s role as an entry point to the area. Nagoya Station is one of Central Japan’s main transport hubs, with JR lines, Meitetsu, the municipal subway, and long-distance buses converging there. THE GATE is part of the recent redevelopment around the station and combines digital information displays, rotating exhibitions, and hands-on cultural programming in a single space.

Visitors can:

• Pick up maps and multilingual sightseeing recommendations for Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine, Osu Shopping Street, and other destinations in Chubu.
• Book regional rail passes, day tours, and cultural workshops, including Seto-yaki pottery-making with local craftspeople and arimatsu shibori tie-dyeing classes.
• View an interactive exhibition corner that covers Aichi’s traditional crafts, samurai history, festival culture, automotive innovation, aerospace engineering, and next-generation rail systems.
• Purchase curated local specialties from Aichi and neighboring Gifu, Mie, and Shizuoka, such as miso katsu, tebasaki, red bean desserts, and other regional food and gift items.
• Attend scheduled events, including tea ceremony demonstrations, taiko drum performances, and seasonal festival showcases that rotate through the year.

The space is designed to be useful for different types of travelers. For those passing through Nagoya for a single day before connecting to another city by Shinkansen, it offers a quick overview of what can be done in a limited time. For visitors planning a longer trip across Central Japan, it provides route guidance, ticket assistance, and access to workshops and tours that would otherwise require more research.

The exhibition contents and event schedule change periodically, so the center also works as a place to return to during a longer stay. It does not replace the experience of visiting the places it covers, but it gives visitors enough context to plan where to go and what to pay attention to.

THE GATE is a practical first stop for travelers looking for clear information about Aichi’s history, industry, and contemporary culture before deciding how to spend their time in the region.