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Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

4.5

1279 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Minato-ku Minatomachi 1-3

This large aquarium is located in Minato Ward, Nagoya City. It is comprised of two buildings; the North Building and the South Building. The South Building is notable for exhibits that recreate five parts of the world's oceans, namely Japan, Australia, the Equator, Antarctica, and the deep sea. Check out the ''sardine tornado'' in its large tank as well. The North Building, which is themed around Cetacea classified marine mammals, displays species including the common bottlenose dolphin and beluga whales. Its biggest attraction is the dolphin shows held in its main pool, which happens to be Japan's largest. The dynamic performances are popular with people of all ages.

A lovely place to enjoy with kids. You have lovely dolphin show, a great aquarium, a ship that depicts the life of a sailor with life size and life like models.
Museum Meiji-Mura

4.5

501 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Uchiyama 1

This outdoor museum is located in Inuyama City. It displays a number of buildings from the Meiji period, the era that created the foundation for modern Japan, that have been transplanted from across the country. Located on a large hilly area facing Lake Iruka, the museum's numerous exhibits include buildings designed as national important cultural properties such as the former residence of Saigo Judo and the St. John's Church from Kyoto, railway monuments, and modern industrial heritages. The museum also features a number of hands-on facilities including one where visitors can ride on steam locomotives or a Kyoto street car and another where visitors can take commemorative photos dressed in fashionable Meiji era-style garb. Fees are required for some activities. Groups of 20 or more can play a real-world ''Game of Life'' that takes place over the entire village (reservation required).

I had been there some times before. Every time I went there, it was an interesting experiences. Especially, you can see buildings of Meiji period. If you have any interest in architecture and design...
Toyota Museum

4.5

341 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Nagakuteshi Yokomichi 41-100

Opened in 1989 for the 50th anniversary of Toyota Motor, the museum has a main building and annex. You can easily learn about the history of the evolution of automobiles. There is a library inside where you can deepen your knowledge of automobiles. In addition, there is also a library for children with picture books of vehicles. The museum shop has plenty of original goods, and the restaurant has a menu centered on Western-style dishes. There are car-related reading materials even in the cafe, so you can spend a relaxing time there.

I have been there more than three times! Of course I like cars. And my son also likes them. We can see many kinds of cars, not only Toyota cars but also another company’s automobiles. They are...
Tokugawa Art Museum

4.0

452 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Higashi-ku Tokugawachou 1017

This private art museum located within Tokugawaen in Nagoya City opened in 1935 to showcase items donated by the 19th lord of the Owari Tokugawa clan and his in-laws. The collection exceeds 10,000 items and is comprised of daimyo (feudal lord) implements passed down in the Owari Tokugawa clan such as relics related to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, articles purchased from other daimyo families, and donations from wealthy merchants. The collection includes numerous National Treasures, Important Cultural Properties, and important works of art, and is famous for items such as Genji Monogatari Emaki (The Picture Scroll of the Tale of Genji)” and Hatsune no Chodo. Displays in the permanent section allow visitors to catch a glimpse of life in the Owari clan, and exhibitions are also held in accordance with the seasons as well as different themes.

About a 30 minute bus ride from Nagoya Station is this wonderful museum with artifacts from the family of the Shoguns. It is not as crowded as many historical museums and it isnt as comprehensive...
Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park (Non Hoi Park)

4.5

174 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Toyohashishi Oiwachou Oana 1-238

A park which includes a zoo, botanical garden, amusement park, and natural history museum. At the zoo, you can view some 130 species and 900 individual animals, including polar bears in the Polar Animal Hall. 30,000 flowering plants grown in the botanical garden, giving visitors the chance to enjoy beautiful plants year-round. In the amusement park area, there’s a giant Ferris wheel, children’s train, and other fun rides for kids and adults alike. Meanwhile, visitors can learn about the history of nature and wildlife in the natural history museum. Restaurants and shops are also located in the park.

Great park for families with young kids, combining many different things to see/do/enjoy and also learn. Gardens, greenhouse, zoo, natural history museum, dinosaur park, amusement park With many very...
Takeshima Aquarium【Temporarily closed】

4.5

184 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Gamagorishi Takeshimachou 1-6

The old fashioned exterior of this aquarium speaks of its long history; inside, you’ll find some 4,500 marine creatures comprised of 500 species. The aquarium displays both freshwater and seawater life. Many of the informational cards and posters in the aquarium were hand-written by the staff themselves. Visitors appreciate the easy-to-understand content. The aquarium also goes to efforts to routinely change the content of their exhibits. The cute sea lion shows are popular with adults as well as children.

大好きな水族館巡り。小さいけど、話題性で来客たくさん。手作りの説明書きも人が多くてゆっくり読めないくらい。時間が足りないくらい書き込まれていて飽きない。
Nagoya City Art Museum

3.5

130 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Sakae 2-17-25 Forest of art and science/In Shirakawa park

An art museum which focuses on art relating to the local area but which also possesses pieces from international artists. Visitors can view School of Paris, Mexican Renaissance, and modern art. The museum also displays works by Amedeo Modigliani and Marc Chagall. The museum is located inside Shirakawa Park, where visitors can view modern sculptures by artists such as Isamu Noguchi. The museum has a library and coffee shop. The museum shop offers original merchandise such as prints of Amedeo Modigliani’s Girl with Pigtails, a piece in the museum’s collection.

Located just next to the Science Museum, this is a rather small museum about arts. But it has a modern hype and trendy design. We were visiting the science museum, but it was closed (as its...
Mizkan Museum Mim

4.0

115 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Handashi Nakamurachou 2-6

A hands on museum where visitors can learn about and enjoy the history of Mizkan vinegar production and food culture. The museum requires an advance reservation to view; a guided tour is provided. The museum is divided into different themes. First, the history of Mizkan vinegar production from the Edo period to modern times is introduced. The museum is full of interesting, interactive exhibits and clever ideas. The tour ends with an area where visitors can experience the wonders of foods with a focus on sushi and nabe hot pot. The museum also has a shop which sells unique original merchandise.

南知多へ行く際に立ち寄りました。事前に予約が必要です。ガイド付きの全館コースがお薦めです。時間は９０分かかります。ミツカンの酢作りの歴史に触れることができます。相当な力の入ったミュージアムです。入館料が３００円必要ですが、設備やスタッフのことを考えると安いものだと思います。
Nagoya City Science Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

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

4.5

108 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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.
Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art

4.0

84 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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...
SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

Leisure / Hobbies

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.
Electricity Museum

4.0

69 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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 City Museum

4.0

65 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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...
Sea Life Nagoya

4.5

56 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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...
Furukawa Art Museum

4.5

39 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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...
Seto-Gura Museum

4.0

37 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Setoshi Kurashochou 1-1

The museum is located on the second and third floors of the Seto-Gura tourist facility, built on the old site of the Seto City Hall. Visitors can learn all about the history and culture surrounding Seto pottery which flourished here and became known as Seto-mono (pottery and porcelain). The museum houses displays which bring to life the work that was carried out at that time including a nostalgic reproduction of the original Owari Seto Station and streetcar, as well as a reproduction of a pottery workshop, called a moro, a coal fired kiln and chimney. There is also an area where you can enjoy some matcha green tea for a fee. A perfect place to relax after wondering around the museum. The nearest station is Owari Seto Station.

瀬戸のやきものの博物館です。やきもの自体の展示もわかりやすくて素晴らしいのですが、昭和の活気のあった時代の駅や街の様子が再現されており懐かしさも感じました。また、上映されている「王子窯」というカンヌ映画祭で入賞した短編のドキュメンタリーが感動的で必見です。
Dondenkan

3.5

62 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Inuyama Higashikoken 62

Dondenkan is a town development facility, or museum, located in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. It is home to four floats, each eight meters in height, which are paraded through the streets in the Inuyama Festival, one of the country’s Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. The floats exquisitely decorated in gold leaf and lacquer are an impressive sight. The building has been built to reproduce the town houses of the Inuyama castle town, complete with Japanese rooms and earthen floors. The second floor exhibition room displays models and materials relating to Inuyama Festival. It’s a place where you can really feel the thrilling festival atmosphere.

Not been inside the museum but was lucky to see the festival floats in Inuyama during the festival. The festival takes place during the first weekend on April , every year. The floats are taken in...
Noritake Garden

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Nishi-ku Noritakeshinmachi 3-1-36

This complex in Nagoya City opened in 2001 on the site of an old factory next to the headquarters of pottery manufacturer Noritake. The garden is divided into the northern nature zone with open space, and the southern commercial zone with facilities such as the tableware shop Noritake Square Nagoya and restaurants. Factory tours are available and there is also a museum where visitors can appreciate Old Noritake ware as well as a welcome center where visitors can learn about Noritake’s history.
Menard Art Museum

4.0

31 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Komakishi Komaki 5-250

An art museum standing along Prefectural Route 197 in Komaki, Komaki City. The museum's approximately 1,500 piece collection primarily consists of works gathered by Mr. and Mrs. Daisuke Nonogawa, founder of Japanese cosmetics company Menard, and includes Western paintings from the Impressionists onward, Japanese paintings from the Meiji period and onward, Western-style paintings created by Japanese artists, sculptures, crafts, and ancient works of art. The museum holds a variety of special exhibitions, related lectures, workshops, and other events.

メナード化粧品創業者ご夫妻を中心に収集したコレクションの美術館です。訪れた時に催されていたのは35周年のイベントの第二弾で、ゴッホ，ゴーギャンに始まり夥しい顔が印象的なジェームズ・アンソールにボナール、大好きなポール・デルヴォーもあり、また日本のものも俵屋宗達に始まり高村光太郎のサザエや岸田劉生、梅原龍三郎もあり師のルノアールもあり、あまりにも豪華な展示で圧倒されました。ミレーの絵の模写にゴッホが...

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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.