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Yaotomi Shrine

4.0

96 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Pref. Gamagorishi Takeshimachou 3-15

A Shinto shrine located on Take Island in Takeshima-cho, Gamagori City. According to legend, the temple was founded by the poet Fujiwara no Shunzei in 1181. Dedicated to the goddess Ichikishima-hime no Mikoto, along with Enoshima Shrine and others, the shrine is considered one of Japan's seven great Benten shrines.

竹島への橋の袂にあり宗像三女神の一、水の神イチキシマヒメを祀ります神社です。常に波が辺りを清めることから平安時代後期に藤原俊成が霊域と定めたのが創建だとのこと。竹島の眺めと共に気持ちが晴れやかになる感じを覚える神社でした。
Handa Red Brick Building (Former Kabuto Beer Factory)

4.0

82 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Handashi Enokishitachou 8

Built in 1898 as the manufacturing plant for Kabuto Beer, the building is valuable as a remembrance of the red brick beer factory built during the Meiji period (1868–1912). It is even a nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property. The designer, Yorinaka Tsumaki, was a master of the architectural world at the time. There is a permanent exhibit inside that shows the history of the birth of Kabuto Beer. In addition, there are exhibitions dealing with a wide range of subjects and the Handa Red Brick Marche open-air market. You can taste draft Kabuto Beer at a spacious cafe.

レンタサイクルがあり１日500円。南吉の里エリアを回って来ました。電車で行く人には便利です。建物内の有料エリアへは入りませんでしたが、外から見るだけでも素敵です。
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...
Naritasan Nagoya Betsuin Temple

4.0

67 Reviews

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Aichi Inuyama-shi Inuyama Kita Hakusan

A branch temple of the Buddhist Daihonzan Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. The temple was erected in 1953 for believers in the Nagoya area and is the largest temple dedicated to Acala in the Chubu area. The temple’s principal object of worship is a figure of Acala holding a sharp sword in his right hand to cut away worldly desires. In his left hand, the statue holds a lariat to tie to the legs of those who have turned their backs on the teachings of Buddhism and drag them back to the path of righteousness. On New Year’s day, a special gomaku ceremony is held in which cedar wood is burned in offering to Acala. A variety of other events are also held at the temple. The closest station is the Meitetsu Inuyamayuen Station, a 10 minute walk away from the temple.

This must be the main attraction of Inuyama. Zou can enjoy panoramic view from the swuare befor the temple. It offers fantstic view on the Inuyama castle and whole city. Mountains in the background...
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.
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...
Horai-ji Temple

4.0

67 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Shinshiroshi Kadoya Houraiji 1

A Buddhist temple located near the summit of Mt. Horaiji dedicated to Bhaisajyaguru. The Deva gate on the temple's approach has been designated a National Important Cultural Property; nearby, the giant, 60 meter tall Japanese cedar dubbed Kasasugi has been selected for the New List of Japan's 100 Most Famous Trees. The temple grounds are also a renowned destination for fall foliage, and many visitors come here to climb the temple's 1,425 stone steps while taking in the scenery provided by Mikawa (Province - eastern Aichi Prefecture) in the distance.

長い石段が表参道ですが、湯谷温泉駅南からバスで鳳来山寺前まで行きました。そこから徒歩で10分ほどで本堂です。火事などで多くのお堂が失われていますが、かっては山頂一帯にお堂が並んでいたようです。本堂からの眺めも絶景。天気のいい日は、麓から石段を登って、山頂まで行くのもいいと思います。
Toga Shrine

4.0

51 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Toyokawashi Ichinomiyachou Nishigakiuchi 2

A Shinto shrine located in Nishigakiuchi Ichinomiya-cho. Dedicated to the god Onamuchi no Mikoto, the shrine's history date's back over 1,300 years. The god is enshrined in both the Satomiya shrine on the grounds and an Okumiya rear shrine on Mt Hongu in Hongushita Kaminagayama-cho. The shrine's annual festival is held from May 3 to 5 and during this time events are held such as sacred horseback archery displays.

里宮へ向かう参道は木々に囲まれ空気も澄んでいて神聖な感じがします。歩いて行くうちに心が安らいできます。三河の由緒ある神社ということでお参りを済ませ清々しい気分になりました。車の御祈祷をされる方が多いようです。ですので今回は交通安全のお守りと御朱印をいただきました。御朱印は限定のものもあり月替わりになっているようです。
Owari Okunitama Shrine

4.0

47 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Inazawashi Kounomiya 1-1-1

A Shinto shrine located in Konomiya, Inazawa City. The shrine is dedicated to the god Owari Okunitama no Kami. The Naoi Jinji, held in February and one of Japan's famous naked festivals, combines a Shinto ritual to cleanse evil influences dating back over 1,000 years with the custom of visiting the shrine in cold weather with little clothing to purify oneself.

国府宮駅を降りて徒歩で散策に行きました。当日は、露店が沢山出ていて例大祭があったようで人気があり多くの人が散策にきてました◯
Haritsuna Jinja Shrine

3.5

89 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Inuyama Kitakoken 65-1

This shrine located in Inuyama City is the sochinju (the center place to pray for local gods) for the Nobi area, and is believed to be the guardian deity of Inuyama Castle. Since Oda Nobunaga’s uncle, Oda Nobuyasu, donated a hand-carved statue of a dog and made prayers for easy childbirth and longevity, it is widely known as a place to ask blessings for conception of children, easy childbirth and longevity. Every year in April the famous Inuyama Festival is held, and is especially beautiful when the cherry blossoms are fully open and there is a parade at night of floats moving around by the light of paper lanterns, making for a dazzling sight.

A long, very steep, flight of (new?) steps takes you to the shrine and gets you get closer to the castle at the top. The Noh stage at the shrine was quite attractive as was the stone bridge. We...
Yamada Tenman-gu Shrine Kogane Shrine

4.0

43 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Kita-ku Yamadachou 3-25

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, Okuninushi, and other gods located on the grounds of the Yamada Tenmangu. Visitors can wash their change here for good luck, and due to this the shrine is also nicknamed the Kogane-arai (Gold Washer). During the Hatsukogane Matsuri festival held in January of each year, many worshippers come to pray for business prosperity and luck with money.

名古屋三天神、なのだそうで、尾張徳川家の二代光友が大宰府から道真の神霊を勧請請したとのことです。大曽根からほど近い住宅街ですが、あまり賑やかな感じはありません。こちらの目的は合祀されている金（コガネ）神社、宝くじをストックバッグ（ジ〇プロ〇ク）に入れて念入りに洗いましたが、ご利益はありませんでした。
Nagashino Castle Site and Nagashino Castle Historic Site Preservation Museum

4.0

35 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Shinshiroshi Nagashino Ichiba 22-1

Nagashino Castle was built by Suganuma Motonari, a member of one of the three dominant clans in the Oku-Mikawa area, in 1508. The castle was the site of the Battle of Nagashino in 1575. The battle is famous for the fierce fighting which occurred between the army of Takeda Katsuyori and the combined forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Today, Nagashino Castle is considered one of the 100 most famous in Japan and is designated a Historic Site. At the Nagashino Castle Historic Site Preservation Museum, you can learn about the history of the battle. The museum preserves and displays materials relating to the battle, such as the offensive and defensive measures taken at Nagashino, as well as the decisive fight which took place on the plain of Shitaragahara.

武田軍騎馬隊を馬防柵と鉄砲により織田・徳川連合軍が勝利した有名な戦い長篠・設楽原の戦いに関する資料等がたくさんある資料館。ちょっと古めの資料館です。
Niimi Nankichi Memorial Museum

4.0

70 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Handashi Yanabenishimachi 1-10-1

This memorial museum for children’s literature author Niimi Nankichi in Yanabe Nishimachi, Handa City, Aichi Prefecture and is marked by its lawn covered roof, giving it a unique appearance. Inside you’ll find dioramas of his famous works including his world famous “Gon, The Little Fox” which he wrote at the young age of 18, as well as handwritten manuscripts and diaries on display. In the video theater you can watch “Gon, The Little Fox” and “Buying Mittens” on a rotating monthly basis. Through the materials on display you’ll be introduced to the life and work of Nankichi, who was only 29 when he passed away. You can also enjoy a walk in the adjacent Fairy-tale forest.

半田駅からも知多半田駅からも離れていますが、半田市のコミュニティバスやレンタサイクルでも行けます。彼岸花が咲く時期はこちらを含め赤レンガ建物など主要施設を結ぶ臨時のバスも出ています。地上から見ると建物の小ささに驚きますが、半地下に入る格好で展示があります。ごんぎつねや手袋を買いに、をはじめとする代表作のシーンを抜粋した展示がかわいくて印象的でした。新美南吉の一生を知り、並大抵でなかった生涯...
Sanshu Asuke Yashiki

4.0

53 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Toyotashi Asukechou Imori 36

This tourist site in Asuke Town, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, was opened in 1980 with the idea to reproduce the old-fashioned way of Japanese life and keep alive traditional handicrafts. Visitors can catch a glimpse of how farmers used to live from the time of the Meiji period to around 1955 in the thatched roof building resembling an old farmhouse. Visitors can see live demonstrations of handicrafts which were prevalent in the area such as making charcoal, blacksmithing, paper making, and weaving, etc. And people can also have a go at some of the handicrafts such as bamboo work and indigo dyeing.

This place is full of beauty of nature, maple leaves, rivers, water fall and mountain. But I recommend to try some olden style life style experiences. Such as making basket with bamboo, making paper...
Inuyama Jakko-in Temple

4.0

68 Reviews

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Aichi Inuyama-shi Tsugao Sugi No Dan 12

Jakkoin Temple in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, is a temple of the Chisan School of the Shingon Sect. The temple is also known by the names Tsugaokannon, and Momijidera. It is said that the Japanese Buddhist priest, Dosho, built the temple by order of Emperor Kotoku in 654. The temple received a donation from Oda Nobunaga as a holy temple of the Kimon guardian of Kiyosu Castle in 1565. The place is famous for its beautiful flowers all year round such as the spring Yoshino cherry, hydrangeas and crape-myrtle. The colorful leaves of about 1,000 trees can be seen in autumn, and many tourists come to the Momiji Festival held from the second Saturday of November to the second Sunday of December.

別名「もみじでら」と呼ばれています。紅葉は1000本あり、見応えがあるスポットとして有名です。中部圏の紅葉スポットとしては、1位か2位とのお話がありました。私たちが訪問した日は祝日でしたが、雨模様だったこともあり、車はスムーズに停められました。駐車場は複数箇所ありました。私たちは気付かずに離れた場所に停めてしまいましたが、意外と近くに駐車場がありました。本堂まではスロープカーが便利です。スロープカ...
Komaki City Museum of History

4.0

31 Reviews

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Aichi Komaki-shi Horinouchi 1-1

Komaki Castle stands on the top of Mt. Komakiyama in Horinouchi, Komaki City. Built by the great Oda Nobunaga, only the castle's original embankment and moat remain. The current castle structure was built with private funds provided by businessman Shigeru Hiramatsu in 1967 and was later gifted to the city. The structure was modeled after the National Treasure-designated Hiunkaku pavilion in Kyoto. Used as the Komaki City Historical Museum, the interior of the castle contains exhibits presenting the history and culture of the area.

小牧山城は1563年に織田信長が建築し居城としたお城。 1584年には徳川家康が小牧・長久手の戦いで陣としたことで有名な城。 3層4階建で高さは19.3m。その城内にある歴史館。館内には信長関連や小牧長久手の戦い関連の展示があり歴史を学べてとても有意義なスポット。 4階の展望室は標高100mの位置にあり濃尾平野を一望することができる。ほんとうに素晴らしい景色です。城にた...
Ooagata Shrine

4.0

39 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Miyayama 3

A Shinto shrine located in Miyayama, Inuyama City. The shrine is dedicated to the forefather of Owari Province, the god Oagata no Okami. The adjoining Hime no Miya auxiliary shrine is dedicated to Tama-himeno Mikoto, a guardian goddess of women said to aid in easy delivery, bearing children, women's diseases, and finding love and marriage.

本宮山から現在の場所に移されたのが紀元前と伝わる古い神社で、江戸時代に建て直された本殿、祭文殿、東西回廊が国の重文指定。商売や子宝のご利益を求め訪れる方が多いそうです。クローバーの絵馬が特徴的でした。熱田、伊勢神宮の遥拝所もありました。
Shinshu Otaniha Nagoya Betsuin (Higashi Betsuin)

3.5

41 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Tachibana 2-8-55

A Buddhist temple located in Tachibana, Naka Ward, Nagoya City. Founded in 1690, locally it is known as Gobo-san. The temple holds a regular festival every 12th of the month as well as a homemade food and handicraft morning market every 28th of the month. The temple also conducts events such as regular sermons, a variety of lectures, and the Oteraifu temple life experience which lets participants stay at the temple for one night and two days.

地下鉄東別院駅から徒歩3分ほど。 1690年創建。本尊は阿弥陀如来。ほとんどの建物は戦災で焼失しており、現在の山門や本堂は1960年代に建立されたたもの。大きく立派ではあるが趣きはない。江戸時代の建造物としては唯一「東門」だけが残っている(国登録有形文化財)。
Aichi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine

3.5

44 Reviews

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Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Naka-ku Sannomaru 1-7-3

A Shinto shrine located in Sannomaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya City. The shrine was originally founded in enshrine the spirits of the 25 warriors who lost their lives under the command of Tokugawa Yoshikatsu, lord of Owari Domain, during the Boshin War in 1869. Today, the shrine also enshrines the spirits of 93 thousand war dead affiliated with Aichi Prefecture who died in battle since 1853.

This shrine was in 1969. But the building was burned out in 1945. After that this was rebuild recently. So this shrine is a little modern and beautiful. And this shrine is very close to Sakae and...

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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.