Leisure / Outdoors Spots in Aichi Area

  • Tennogawa Park
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    4.0
    79 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Tsushimashi Miyagawachou 1-chome Inside and outside the country
    A public park known for scenery dubbed the Eight Picturesque Scenes of Tennogawa. Visitors can view seasonal flowers such as wisteria, cherry blossoms, and water lilies. During the Owari Tsushima Wisteria festival from late April to early May, visitors can enjoy the sight of a stunning wisteria trellis.

    かつては天王川という川が町を流れ、水上の交通路となっていた名残の丸池を中心とした公園です。今の時期は睡蓮、春は桜や藤が綺麗だそうです。有料のボートもありのんびりした公園で、津山神社や旧堀田家住宅、すぐ横にある瑠璃光寺等と併せて回ると良いと思います。

  • Nagoya City Science Museum
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Sakae 2-17-1 Forest of art and science/In Shirakawa park
    This is a comprehensive science museum located in Nagoya City. The building is characteristic for its unique external appearance which seems to be embracing a giant sphere. The museum is largely composed of three main buildings, the Life Science Building, which features exhibits about the human body and life on earth, the Astronomy Building, which features astronomy and the mysteries of space, and the Science and Technology Building featuring exhibits related to science and physics. The sphere is actually the Brother Earth planetarium, the world’s largest which projects a large starry sky on the dome. There are also large exhibits popular with both children and adults such as a room with a temperature of -30 degrees Celsius where visitors can experience an aurora and a corner to experience an artificial tornado.
  • Yamazaki Mazak Museum of Art
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    4.5
    108 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Higashi-ku Aoi 1-19-30
    The art museum is directly connected to Exit 1 of Shinsakaemachi Station. On display are the pieces of art collected by the late Yamazaki Teruyuki, former president of the Yamazaki Mazak Corporation. The collection focusses on French art from the 18th to 20th centuries. Along with paintings are art nouveau works by artists such as Emile Galle including glass pieces and furniture. Relax and enjoy French fine art in the exhibition halls decorated with chandeliers and other adornments giving them the feeling of classical salons.

    The receptionist had peremptory manners and it made me unpleasant. Its not busy at all even at weekend.

  • Odaka Ryokuchi Greens Park (Odaka Ryokuchi)
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    4.0
    78 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Midori-ku Odakachou Takayama 1-1
    A park where children and adults can play surrounded by greenery and natural beauty. The park also boasts an array of facilities such as go-karts, miniature golf, a dinosaur plaza, dog run, and boats. Some facilities, such as the day camp area, require an advance reservation. The park’s soothing and atmospheric bamboo thicket walking trail was selected as one of the top 20 designs in the inaugural Nagoya Town Design Selection contest. The park is planted with a great variety of flowering plants that bloom throughout the year for visitors to enjoy. Crayfish fishing in the park’s flower and tree garden is popular; in fall, the shiratama hoshikusa pipeworts come into bloom.

    梅まつりが開催されているということで見に行きました。 ちょっと早かったようでしたが、梅林の前の芝生でレジャーシートを広げるグループもたくさんいました。 BBQが出来る広場やベビーゴルフ、ゴーカートもあるので、1日楽しめます。

  • Tsuruma Park
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Shouwa-ku Tsurumai 1
    A park, considered one of Nagoya’s best, which first opened in 1909. Also selected as one of the 100 best places in the country to view cherry blossoms, in spring, some 750 cherry trees come into beautiful blossom. The park’s rose garden is also planted with some 1,400 rose plants comprised of 120 varieties. With areas such as an iris pond and bigleaf hydrangea promenade, the park is filled with flowers and green plants. The park’s paid area has a dome-covered platform where musical performances are held, Kakukakutei teahouse, and small theater stage erected in memorial of universal suffrage. Seasonal events are also held here, like the Spring Green Bazaar.
  • Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art
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    4.0
    84 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Higashi-ku Higashisakura 1-13-2 Aichi Arts Center, 10th Floor
    This art museum in Nagoya City's Higashi Ward is located on the 10th floor of the Aichi Arts Center, and is the successor to the Aichi Prefectural Culture Hall and Museum of Art which opened in 1955. Primarily featuring 20th century art from Japan and abroad, the museum is home to many masterpieces including works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Ryuzaburo Umehara, and Sotaro Yasui. In particular, there is a complete collection of works leaning towards German Expressionism and Surrealism, and also postwar art of the USA. The special collection donated by Nagoya art collector Teizo Kimura has more than 3,000 works including modern Japanese-style paintings, Chinaware, and Buddhist images, and these works are displayed in the Teizo Kimura Collection Room and in some of the special exhibitions.

    I took my two young kids there for their first ever visit to an art museum. Both were very excited to see the Klimt, which I had shown then pictures of from the website. We planned our trip...

  • Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall
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    3.5
    64 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Nakamura-ku Meieki 1-1-3
    A shopping mall located inside the JR Gate Tower terminal building which just opened in 2017. Each floor of the mall is connected to the adjoining JR Central Towers building. Some 150 establishments operate in the mall, including fashionable clothing stores, boutiques, and restaurants. Each floor has a different theme and men and women of all ages can enjoy shopping here. The mall also has a full array of facilities and services, including multipurpose toilets, nursing rooms, powder corners, and rest spaces.

    Only a few shop there. Strongly recommend U bring passport & do all your shopping, including snacks & souvenir outside the airport. It is also very much cheaper. A packet of kit kat strawberry that...

  • Todagawa Children's Land
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    4.5
    51 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Minato-ku Harutano 1-3616
    A large children’s center where children can play to their heart’s content. Here you can spend a relaxing time under the sun surrounded by nature. The facility’s spacious grounds are filled with play equipment, including a wooden playground, Tarzan rope, and raft bridge. The park also holds events for children. In addition to an English club and a dance club, the facility also has a gymnastics school which parents and children can join in together.

    Great place to go for outings with the family or mothers groups with children. We are from U.S. and lived in Nagoya for 2 years and visited as many childrens parks as possible and they were all...

  • SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Minato-ku Kinjoufutou 3-2-2
    This railroad museum located in the Minato Ward of Naogya City is based around the Tokaido Shinkansen yet also introduces high-speed rail technology in use from conventional trains to superconducting magnetic levitating trains (SCMaglev). The museum has 39 real train cars on display including the MLX01-type linear motor car that was displayed at Expo 2005 Aichi Japan, and visitors can even enter some of them. There is a railroad diorama and also numerous display corners where visitors can learn about train history and technology through exhibits. The Shinkansen and conventional train simulators (chosen by lottery) are very popular. There is also a very dynamic mini theater where visitors can experience a simulated world of a SCMaglev train cruising at a speed of 500 kilometers/hour.
  • Iwayado Park
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    4.0
    64 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Setoshi Iwayachou In the ground
    This park is located in Iwaya-cho, Seto City. In addition to strolling through the abundant nature, visitors can also make use of the day-usebungalow village, cafeteria and shops. There are also various seasonal activities such as barbecuing, firefly-watching and a natural pool. In November, the Autumn Leaves Festival is held here.

    What a great place to spend the day, definitely recommend for any new people or tourists, plenty of great food not terribly far.

  • Electricity Museum
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    4.0
    69 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Sakae 2-2-5
    The Electricity Museum is a technological museum sponsored by Chubu Electric Power where you can learn all about electricity which is now such an integral part of our lives. In the Discovering Electricity section on the second floor you can learn about the roots and workings of electricity, along with the history of scientists like Volta and Edison who achieved great things with regards to electricity. There are lots more things to do such as an area where you can experience for yourself some scientific wonders, and an area where you can learn all about energy through games. Admission is free. The nearest station is Fushimi Station.

    This is a rather small sized museum as compared to others and mainly meant for the children on the theme of electricity. The exhibits and displays about how electricity are created, generated and...

  • Nagoya Parco
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Sakae 3-29-1
    A shopping mall hosting fashionable shops and restaurants. In addition to the East, West, and South Buildings, there is a centrally located, compact building called Midi. Many of the shops are making their Nagoya debut here and offer stylish and superbly crafted items. Floors 9 through 11 of the West Building are occupied by the Nagoya Creston Hotel. Conveniently accessible, floor B1 of the East Building is connected directly to Yabacho Station.
  • Nagoya City Museum
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    4.0
    65 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Mizuho-ku Mizuhotori 1-27-1
    A historical museum which first opened in 1977. The museums standing exhibit on the history of Owari Province presents the history of Nagoya from the Paleolithic to the modern era. The museum also holds special exhibitions featuring amazing cultural assets from Japan and around the world. In addition to its exhibits, the museum also holds lectures, workshops, and other events. The museum’s frequent hands-on historical seminars teach children even as they have fun. Night Museum events have also become a tradition and are packed with touches which help visitors enjoy an evening at the museum even more.

    We went to visit the museum today and several qualities made it a major disappointment. First, a wholly unfriendly staff. It had a very awkward atmosphere and we were followed closely by a guide who...

  • Akatsukayama Park
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    4.0
    59 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Toyokawashi Ichidachou Higashitsutsumiue 1-30
    A large public park which was opened to celebrate the city's 50th anniversary. Park facilities include a small zoo and a freshwater aquarium. There's also a multipurpose field and grass lawn, and the park serves as a gathering space for locals.

    魚に限らずいろいろ楽しめる場所です。特に家族連れが多く、子供たちは奥にある遊具で遊ぶこともできます。普通の公園とは違って充実した遊具です。

  • Sea Life Nagoya
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    4.5
    56 Reviews
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    Aichi Nagoya-shi Minato-ku Kinjofuto 2-2-1

    Dont go here expecting to spend half a day, and dont expect an aquarium on the scale of the other one in Nagoya, or the famous one in Osaka, for example. With expectations in check, this is an...

  • Akashi Park, Hekinan City
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    4.5
    43 Reviews
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    Aichi Hekinan-shi Akashimachi 6-11
    A park on National Route 247 in Akashi-machi, Hekinan City. It has an open grass area and an outdoor obstacle course, as well as lots of rides that charge a fee like a merry-go-round and a Ferris wheel. Also known as a cherry blossom spot, the Akashi Park Sakura Festival is held in the spring.

    どの乗り物も1回100円です。 遊具は7つ程度ですが、小学低額年の方には楽しんでいます。 またゴ-カ-ドは距離が長く子供たちは大喜びです。 大体2時間位は遊べます。 子供が障害者手帳を持っているとすべて無料で介護者も無料です。

  • Aichiken Forest Park
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    4.0
    42 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Owariasahishi Arai 5182-1
    A forest park located in Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture. Some of the park's many facilities include tennis courts, baseball fields, an exercise park with horseback riding, a paid botanical garden, and barbecue ground. The Mori no Cafe information center serves a famous dan dan mian noodle bowl, curry rice, and other dishes. The park is often used as a gathering space by locals.

    手軽にちょっとだけ紅葉狩りしようと、愛知県森林公園へ。 広い公園には、たくさんの木々や草花。 季節ごとに、様々な景色が楽しめる。 園内を散策していると、真っ赤に色づいたイロハカエデを発見。 楓や銀杏など、紅葉する木々は少なめではあるが、陽の光を受けた紅葉はとても美しく、秋を満喫することができた。

  • Minamichita Green Valley
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    4.0
    32 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Chitagunminamichitachou Utsumi Uchikoshi 77-1
    A field sports theme park located in Minamichita Town, Chita County, Aichi Prefecture which has equipment for field athletics, bungee jumping, and more. There's also an orchard where you can enjoy seasonal blueberry, mandarin orange, and other fruit picking; and a barbecue ground. Many families come here especially during extended consecutive holidays and weekends.

    3月30日火曜日に伺いました。 11時頃に行きましたが、結構車が多かったです。 駐車場は5:00日 だんだんと人が増えてきてました。 春休みだからか、小学生の低学年生が目立ちました! アスレチックは、場所によっては順番待ちになる事もあります。 暑すぎず寒すぎずで過ごしやすかったです。ランチは、持って中で食べました。 荷物検査等はありません。 中に飲食の売店もあります。 4才〜は、じゅうぶんに...

  • Arakogawa Park
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    4.0
    28 Reviews
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Minato-ku Shinagawachou 2-1-1
    A large public park located a three minute walk from Arakogawa-koen Station on the Aonami Line. The main Garden Plaza area has cherry trees and a Japanese garden and a gardening advice station, exhibitions, and other events are held here. A Lavender Fair is held in the park's lavender garden when the flowers are in bloom.

    あまり知られていませんが、名古屋にも桜のトンネルがあります。遊歩道に被さるように桜の木のトンネルになっています。川沿いにあるため川の水面に反射して綺麗な景色を作ってます。

  • Furukawa Art Museum
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    4.5
    39 Reviews
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    Aichi Nagoya-shi Chikusa-ku Ikeshitacho 2-50
    An art museum in 2 Chome, Ikeshita-cho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City. The collection of about 2,800 pieces includes pictures, ceramics, crafts, and modern Japanese paintings collected by Furukawa Tamesaburo, a businessman and the museum's director. In addition to planned exhibits of the collection, they also have a high definition television showing video commentary in their audio visual room. The Tamesaburo Memorial Hall is located about three minutes on foot from the museum.

    地下鉄池下駅から徒歩2分で行ける私設美術館。 2021年11月平日に初訪問したが、たまたま私が行った日が悪かったのか、とにかく客のオバハン連中のしゃべくりがうるさかった。 いったい、この人たちって絵を見に来たのか、お仲間と雑談しに来たのか、どっちなんだって感じだった。 さらに最悪なのが、館のスタッフも展示室入口でオバハンと世間話に花を咲かせてる始末。常連客なのだろうけど、もしそうならここはいつ来...

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Aichi is a prefecture of great natural beauty with Nagoya city at its heart, a busy hub home to a labyrinth of underground shops and the 17th-century Nagoya Castle. Castles are easy to find in this history-rich prefecture, but the highlight for history buffs has to be the Museum Meiji-mura, where preserved buildings from the turn of the 20th century are displayed in all their grandeur in an outdoor museum.

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