Oasis 21
Aichi Prefecture · Japan
11am - 1pm - Explore Sakae's downtown area and visit the futuristic-looking landmark Oasis 21 where you will find plenty of restaurants and shops. Have lunch and taste delicious local specialties. See Nagoya TV Tower before taking the subway to your next destination.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:41
Welcome to Oasis 21, a multi-dimensional public space that serves as the futuristic heart of Nagoya's Sakae district. Opened in 2002, this facility was designed to embody the theme of 'Water and Light,' providing a refreshing…
Listen in the app2Spaceship Aqua — The Floating Veil of Water1:21
We have ascended to the rooftop, the 'Spaceship Aqua.' Take a moment to walk out onto the glass surface. Beneath your feet is a thin veil of flowing water that covers nearly the entire 14-meter high structure. …
Listen in the app3Milky Way Square — The Civic Heart1:17
Descending below the ground level, we enter the 'Milky Way Square.' Despite being subterranean, the space is flooded with natural light passing through the glass roof and the water of Spaceship Aqua. This creates a soft,…
Listen in the app4Galaxy Plaza — The Commercial Core1:15
Connected to the Milky Way Square is the Galaxy Plaza, the main shopping and dining wing of Oasis 21. Here, the analytical visitor will notice the strategic selection of stores. …
Listen in the app5The Bus Terminal — A Gateway to Japan1:14
On the first floor, tucked away beneath the park level, lies the Oasis 21 Bus Terminal. This is one of Nagoya's most important transport hubs. …
Listen in the app6Green Land — The Urban Forest1:08
Located at the street level, 'Green Land' is the park portion of the Oasis 21 complex. It is a lush, grassy area that serves as a roof for the shopping and bus levels below. …
Listen in the app7Connection to the TV Tower and Hisaya-odori Park1:23
Finally, we look at the relationship between Oasis 21 and its surroundings. A pedestrian bridge connects the second level of Oasis 21 directly to Hisaya-odori Park and the Nagoya TV Tower. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:22
As our tour of Oasis 21 concludes, reflect on the name itself. An 'oasis' is a place of refuge and life in a harsh environment. …
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What is Oasis 21?
Oasis 21 is a place in Aichi Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Aichi Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 41 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.1709, 136.9096 |
| Last updated |
