HYPER LOCAL NAGOYA
Wakamiya odori in Nagoya, commonly known as the “100m Road,” stands as one of the city’s prominent thoroughfares. Located in the bustling Sakae district, its central median serves a dual role as the Wakamiya Odori Park. Embarked on a morning stroll just before winter to explore this offbeat Nagoya nook that often slips under the radar unless you call it home or your workplace.
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Nagoya Unplugged!
Under the Nagoya highway, Wakamiya Dori Park exudes that classic Nagoya ambiance – a spot where sunlight seems to play hide-and-seek, radiating an industrial city vibe. Imagine how a splash of graffiti could crank up the cool factor. Perhaps, embracing the underground allure a bit more could add to the overall charm, all while embracing a profound sense of stillness and emptiness
This isn’t your typical suburban park with kids frolicking under the sun. Instead, it hosts a skate park that comes alive with skaters in the wee hours, and dance crews grooving. It’s like the city’s pulse reverberating through the pavement.
Cross the pedestrian bridge, and voila – a science museum housing one of the world’s largest planetariums materializes. A cosmic detour in the midst of Nagoya – why not sprinkle a bit of the extraordinary?
And let’s not forget, this is also where you might catch a glimpse of Nagoya’s urban nomads. The golden ginkgo trees lining the streets bid farewell to autumn, and with winter on the horizon, there’s a subtle melancholy in the air.
In the midst of urban hustle and bustle, “Wakamiya Dori Park” on the central mediansituated beneath the overpass under Nagoya Highway has its own unique rhythm. Not exactly an oasis in the concrete jungle, but a park that lets you feel the unfiltered, human side of the city – a place where time seems to have a quirky flow of its own.
Wakamiya Ōdōri Park (若宮大通公園)
4 -1 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya
