Map of Kanayama Station Aichi – Train Lines, Exits & Transfer Guide

Kanayama Station is one of Nagoya’s principal railway, subway and bus interchanges. The station connects JR Central’s Tōkaidō and Chūō lines with the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line and the Nagoya City Subway Meijō and Meikō lines.

The station is particularly useful for journeys between Nagoya Station, central Nagoya, eastern and southern Aichi and Chubu Centrair International Airport. The surrounding district contains hotels, restaurants, shopping facilities, music venues and major bus connections.

This map of Kanayama Station Aichi provides a location guide to the JR, Meitetsu and subway platforms, major exits, transfer routes, bus terminals and nearby attractions.

## Quick Answer

Kanayama Station is located south of central Nagoya. Use the North Exit for Asunal Kanayama, Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall, hotels and the main bus terminal, or the South Exit for ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya and the southern commercial district.

## Map of Kanayama Station Aichi

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

## Where Is Kanayama Station Located?

Kanayama Station is located between Atsuta and Naka wards in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

The station lies south of Sakae and southeast of Nagoya Station.

The North Exit faces Asunal Kanayama, hotels, shops, restaurants and a large local bus terminal.

The South Exit serves hotels, offices, restaurants and neighbourhoods south of the railway.

JR Central, Meitetsu and Nagoya City Subway use separate ticketed areas within the wider interchange.

The map marker identifies the North Exit station plaza.

## Train and Subway Services

## JR Central

JR Central operates Tōkaidō Main Line and Chūō Main Line services through Kanayama.

### Tōkaidō Main Line

Northbound and westbound trains operate towards Nagoya, Owari-Ichinomiya, Gifu and destinations farther west.

Southbound and eastbound destinations include Atsuta, Kariya, Anjō, Okazaki, Gamagōri and Toyohashi.

Local, rapid, new rapid and special rapid trains have different stopping patterns.

### Chūō Main Line

Westbound trains provide a short direct journey to Nagoya Station.

Eastbound destinations include Tsurumai, Chikusa, Ōzone, Kōzōji, Tajimi and Nakatsugawa.

Local and rapid services have different stopping patterns.

Some limited-express services may stop at Kanayama according to the timetable.

## Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line

Kanayama is a major Meitetsu interchange served by trains using the Nagoya Main Line and several connecting routes.

### Towards Meitetsu Nagoya and Gifu

Northbound destinations include Meitetsu Nagoya, Sakae-machi connections through other routes, Kōnomiya and Meitetsu Gifu.

Services have different stopping patterns and may continue onto branches beyond the main line.

### Towards Chubu Centrair International Airport

Airport services operate from Kanayama towards Central Japan International Airport.

μSky Limited Express, Limited Express and other services may provide airport connections.

Passengers should check whether the train serves the airport and whether an additional reserved-seat ticket is required.

### Towards Toyohashi and Eastern Aichi

Southbound and eastbound destinations include Jingū-mae, Narumi, Chiryū, Shin-Anjō, Higashi-Okazaki and Toyohashi.

Selected trains branch towards other destinations across the Meitetsu network.

## Nagoya City Subway Meijō Line

Kanayama is served by the circular Meijō Line as station M01.

Trains provide connections towards Sakae, Hisaya-ōdōri, Nagoya Castle, Ōzone, Yagoto and Aratama-bashi.

Because the Meijō Line operates as a loop, passengers should check whether the clockwise or counterclockwise direction is faster for their destination.

## Nagoya City Subway Meikō Line

Kanayama is the northern terminal of the Meikō Line as station E01.

Southbound destinations include Hibino, Rokuban-chō, Tōkai-dōri, Minato Kuyakusho and Nagoyakō.

The line provides access to Nagoya Port and nearby waterfront attractions.

## Station Areas

### North Exit

The North Exit is the principal entrance for Asunal Kanayama, the main bus terminal, hotels and the northern commercial district.

It is also convenient for Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall and streets towards central Kanayama.

The map marker identifies this entrance area.

### South Exit

The South Exit serves ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya, southern hotels, restaurants and bus stops.

### JR Gates

JR Central gates provide access to the Tōkaidō and Chūō line platforms.

Follow JR signs and check the line and destination before entering the platform area.

### Meitetsu Central Gate

The Meitetsu Central Gate is a principal entrance for Nagoya Main Line and airport services.

### JR–Meitetsu Transfer Gate

A dedicated transfer gate connects parts of the JR and Meitetsu ticketed areas.

Passengers using paper tickets should ensure they have the correct tickets for both operators.

### Subway Entrances

Numbered subway entrances serve streets and buildings around the station.

Exits 3 and 4 are useful for parts of the northern and eastern station district, while other exits serve the southern and western sides.

## Station Facilities

• JR Central, Meitetsu and subway ticket machines

• Staffed ticket gates

• Reserved-seat and limited-express ticket facilities

• Passenger information displays

• Elevators, escalators and stairways

• Accessible routes

• Toilets and accessible toilets

• Coin lockers

• Convenience stores

• Cafés and restaurants

• Asunal Kanayama shopping and dining

• Local bus terminal

• Taxi pickup areas

Accessibility routes vary between the JR, Meitetsu and subway sections.

## Transfers Between Lines

### JR to Meitetsu

Follow signs for Meitetsu or use the designated transfer gate when appropriate.

Allow approximately five to ten minutes for an unfamiliar transfer.

### JR or Meitetsu to Subway

Leave the railway ticketed area and follow signs for the Meijō or Meikō line.

The subway platforms are underground beneath the wider station district.

### Meijō Line to Meikō Line

Follow Nagoya City Subway signs within the ticketed area.

Some services may continue directly between line sections, while other journeys require a platform change.

### North Exit to South Exit

Use the public station concourse to cross between the two sides without entering a railway ticketed area.

## Transport Connections

### Nagoya Station

JR and Meitetsu services provide frequent direct journeys between Kanayama and Nagoya Station.

JR trains generally take only a few minutes.

### Chubu Centrair International Airport

Meitetsu provides direct airport services from Kanayama.

Check the train category, destination and reserved-seat requirements before boarding.

### Sakae

The Meijō Line provides direct subway services between Kanayama and Sakae.

### Nagoya Port

Take the Meikō Line directly from Kanayama to Nagoyakō.

### Toyohashi

JR Tōkaidō Main Line and Meitetsu services connect Kanayama with Toyohashi.

Journey time and stopping patterns vary by service.

### Gifu

JR and Meitetsu services provide direct or connecting journeys towards Gifu.

### Local Buses

A large bus terminal operates beside the North Exit.

Additional stops are located around the South Exit.

Confirm the route number, destination and boarding bay before travelling.

### Taxis

Taxi pickup areas are available near both principal exits.

## Nearby Attractions

• Asunal Kanayama

• Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall

• ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya

• Nagoya-Boston Museum of Fine Arts former district

• Atsuta Shrine rail connections

• Nagoya Congress Center

• Shirotori Garden

• Nagoya Port connections

• Sakae shopping district connections

• Ōsu shopping district connections

## Visitor Tips

Use the North Exit for Asunal Kanayama, the main bus terminal and central shopping areas.

Use the South Exit for southern hotels and commercial buildings.

Use JR for Nagoya Station, Gifu, Okazaki and Toyohashi.

Use Meitetsu for Chubu Centrair International Airport and destinations across the Meitetsu network.

Use the Meijō Line for Sakae, Nagoya Castle, Ōzone and Yagoto.

Use the Meikō Line for Nagoya Port.

Check whether a Meitetsu airport train requires an additional reserved-seat ticket.

Follow operator logos carefully because JR, Meitetsu and subway services use separate gates.

Allow five to ten minutes for an unfamiliar transfer between railway operators.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where is Kanayama Station?

Kanayama Station is located south of central Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture.

### Which railway companies serve Kanayama?

The station is served by JR Central, Meitetsu and Nagoya City Subway.

### Which lines serve Kanayama Station?

Kanayama is served by the JR Tōkaidō and Chūō lines, the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line and the subway Meijō and Meikō lines.

### Which exit is best for Asunal Kanayama?

Use the North Exit.

### Can passengers travel directly to Nagoya Station?

Yes. JR and Meitetsu both provide direct services.

### Can passengers travel directly to Chubu Centrair Airport?

Yes. Meitetsu provides direct airport services from Kanayama.

### Can passengers travel directly to Sakae?

Yes. The Meijō Line provides direct subway services.

### Can passengers travel directly to Nagoya Port?

Yes. The Meikō Line provides direct services.

### Is Kanayama Station accessible?

Accessible routes and elevators are available, but arrangements vary between JR Central, Meitetsu and Nagoya City Subway areas.

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Disclaimer: This map is provided as a general guide. Station entrances, platforms, services and transfer routes may change. Check current information from the relevant railway or subway operator before travelling.