Nagoya...the Home of Kishimen

Arrived in Nagoya (名古屋) today at around 2pm. Checked into the hotel at 4pm. And off I went to the Nagoya Castle....which was CLOSED!! Since I was a bit hungry, I stopped off at McDonald's. Yes, it is McD...I just could not escape IT, but it was the closest food place available.


A disgruntled traveller eating McD's out of necessity!!

Oasis 21 is an architectural beauty within a big shopping heaven in Sakae (still within Nagoya). Not only does this complex serves as a central bus terminal, but it also serves as a date and pickup joint...both on the ground level area called "Field of Green" and the rooftop observation deck called "Spaceship Aqua".

JR Central Towers are high-rise buildings located above the JR Nagoya Station. One tower is office space and the other is a hotel (Marriott). However, on the 11th, 12th, and 13th floor, there are numerous pricey restaurants. Since I was on a low budget vacation, I settled for Kishimen Noodle Shop on one of the JR train platforms.

Kishimen is a type of flat handmade noodles. It is a famous regioinal dish within Nagoya. Best of all....it was only US$5 per bowl. Although...it would have been less than US$4.50 if it wasn't for the US dollar being so weak. ***sigh***



A happy traveller eating Kishimen out of shear hunger!!