Getting to a Nagoya Dental Office From Centrair or Shinkansen
Reviewed by Dr. Ryosuke Murai, DDS, MSD — Prosthodontist, trained at Indiana University School of Dentistry (U.S.). Last updated November 2026.
Eden Dental Office is on the fourth floor of the Kajiura Building, 1-4-8 Sakae, Naka-ku, a two-minute walk from Fushimi Station in central Nagoya. If you are flying into Chubu Centrair International Airport or arriving on the Tokaido Shinkansen, the journey is simple, and one subway stop separates Nagoya Station from the clinic. This guide sets out the routes, the realistic travel times and a calm plan for your first day, so that a dental trip to Nagoya starts without stress and without needing Japanese. It is written for patients who travel for care and for families who have just arrived in the city.
From Chubu Centrair International Airport
Meitetsu runs the μ-SKY limited express from the airport to Meitetsu Nagoya Station, which Japan’s national tourism organisation describes as taking just under thirty minutes (Japan National Tourism Organization). A timetable guide from Ekitan lists the fastest journey at 28 minutes, with individual trains taking 30 to 34 minutes, and a total adult fare of ¥1,340, made up of a ¥890 basic fare and a ¥450 special-car ticket (Ekitan). Timetables and fares change, so confirm them on the day.
From Meitetsu Nagoya Station, follow the signs to the Nagoya Municipal Subway and take the Higashiyama Line one stop to Fushimi. Fushimi is also served by the Tsurumai Line, according to the station reference on Wikipedia. Leave by the exit nearest the clinic and walk about two minutes to the Kajiura Building. If you have luggage or are tired from a long flight, a taxi from Nagoya Station takes about five minutes.
From the Shinkansen
Nagoya Station is a major stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen. A fare guide from Ekitan gives the fastest Nozomi journey from Tokyo as about 94 to 97 minutes, with a reserved-seat fare of about ¥11,300, and notes peak-season surcharges around late December, Golden Week and Obon (Ekitan). Fares are estimates and change by season. On arrival, follow the signs to the subway Higashiyama Line platforms and ride one stop to Fushimi.
| Starting point | Route | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubu Centrair Airport | μ-SKY to Meitetsu Nagoya, then subway to Fushimi | About 28 minutes to Nagoya, plus subway and walk | Check timetable on the day |
| Nagoya Station (JR, Shinkansen) | Higashiyama Line, one stop to Fushimi | A few minutes by subway | Taxi about 5 minutes |
| Tokyo (Shinkansen) | Nozomi to Nagoya, then subway | About 94 to 97 minutes to Nagoya | Fares vary by season |
| Sakae area | Short walk or a subway ride | Under 15 minutes | Fushimi is next to Sakae on the same line |
Where to stay and how early to arrive
The Fushimi and Sakae districts have a wide range of hotels within a short walk or one subway stop of the clinic, and so does the area around Nagoya Station. For a first consultation we suggest arriving the evening before, particularly after a long-haul flight, so that you meet your dentist rested and are not rushing to a fixed time. If your treatment involves surgery, plan your return flight with care; our guide to flying after dental surgery in Japan explains safe timing by case.
What to bring on the day
Bring a list of your current medications and any allergies, the name of your home dentist, and any recent X-rays or scans you have on a phone or a USB drive. If you wear a night guard, retainers or aligners, bring them. Patients who have had implants or crowns elsewhere should bring the implant card or any paperwork they were given, because the brand and size of an implant determine which parts fit. A short note of what bothers you, and since when, helps the consultation start with the right question. If you have a flight booked, tell us at once, since the date can change what treatment is sensible on this trip.
Travelling with family or after a long flight
Families arriving from overseas often combine a consultation with settling in, and the central location helps: Fushimi and Sakae are served by the subway, and a taxi from the station is short. Jet lag affects how comfortable a long appointment feels, which is another reason to arrive a day early. If a family member needs to attend, tell us when you book so the appointment can be arranged around everyone, and so that explanations are given in English to whoever is making decisions. Patients who live in Nagoya and are visiting from another district use the same route in reverse, with the Higashiyama and Tsurumai Lines both stopping at Fushimi.
Before you travel
It saves time to send scans and photographs ahead of your journey; our guide to sending dental records to Japan lists what helps most. If you are weighing a longer stay with several visits, read about planning a dental treatment trip to Japan. Should something go wrong during your stay, the article on what to do in a dental emergency in Nagoya sets out whom to call.
What the visit is like
Appointments are by reservation and not rushed. Dr. Murai, a prosthodontist who trained at Indiana University, leads your care from the first consultation to the final restoration, and plans and estimates are given in writing in English. The clinic sees patients on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. You can read more about our dentist on the About page, or see why travelling patients and expatriate families choose an English-speaking dentist in Nagoya for care that needs careful planning. Our published first visit fee is ¥15,000.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Chubu Centrair Airport to Eden Dental Office?
The fastest limited express reaches Meitetsu Nagoya Station in about 28 minutes. Allow roughly another 15 to 20 minutes for the walk to the subway, the one-stop ride to Fushimi and the short walk to the clinic.
Is Fushimi Station close to Nagoya Station?
Yes. Fushimi is one stop from Nagoya Station on the Higashiyama Line, and the clinic is about two minutes on foot from the station. A taxi from Nagoya Station takes about five minutes.
Can I arrive by Shinkansen and come straight to the clinic?
You can, but we suggest arriving the day before a first consultation so you are rested. The fastest Tokyo to Nagoya Shinkansen takes about 94 to 97 minutes.
Which days is the clinic open?
Eden Dental Office sees patients on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Appointments are by reservation so that visits are unhurried.
How do I book a first visit from outside Nagoya?
Message the clinic on WhatsApp or call 052-265-8996 with your travel dates and any photos or X-rays you have. The first visit is ¥15,000, and we give any further estimate in writing in English.
Costs, risks and limits
Travel times and fares above are drawn from third-party sources and the clinic’s published access information, and may change; please confirm them on the day of travel. Treatment itself carries its own risks, discussed at consultation, and some procedures require rest or a delay before flying. The first visit is ¥15,000, and a written estimate for any further treatment is given in English after assessment. Individual results vary.
To plan your visit, message the clinic on WhatsApp or call 052-265-8996 with your travel dates.
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