Nagoya is Japan's 4th-largest city, sitting between Tokyo and Osaka on the Tokaido corridor. 40+ daily buses from ¥2,800 — a quarter of Shinkansen.
- Day: 07:00–17:00, 5–6 h
- Night: 23:00–05:30
Terminals
- Tokyo: Busta Shinjuku, Yaesu, Ikebukuro
- Nagoya: Meitetsu Bus Center (3F)
💡 Heading to Takayama or Shirakawa-go? Transfer at Nagoya to a Meitetsu bus or Hida train — usually cheaper and faster than going direct from Tokyo.
