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Nagoya Airport offers flights to and from all over Japan. From the Osaka or Tokyo regions, the shinkansen train service is the best bet.

By shinkansen the average fares are as follows: To/from Tokyo JPY10,580 (Journey time 2 hours). To/from Osaka JPY6180 (Journey time 1 hour).
To/from Takayama Limited express train on the Takayama Honsen line (Journey time 2 1/2 hours)

It is also possible (and cheaper!) to reach Nagoya by bus. Frequent buses run from Tokyo Station, taking approx. 6 hours at the cost of JPY5,100 one way). Buses also run from Kyoto and Osaka.
You'll find Nagoya easy to navigate. The streets form a grid pattern, and the subway is fast and efficient. In addition to JR, the extensive Meitetsu train and bus system also serve the greater Nagoya area.