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  • Korankei
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    Aichi Pref. Toyotashi Asukechou Imori
    A mountain stream just in front of the point where the Yahagi River, its tributaries the Tomoe River and Asuke River meet. Here you can experience a naturally beautiful landscape whose appearance changes with the seasons. In spring, the area is carpeted with the elegant, pink blossoms of wild Asian fawnlilies. In summer, you can enjoy boating on the river and caressing summer breezes surrounded by new greenery. In fall, 11 varieties of maple show their autumn colors, said to be the most beautiful fall foliage in the Tokai region. In winter, falling snow creates an elegant atmosphere.
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  • Iragomisaki
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Tahara-shi Iragocho
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  • Himakajima Island
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    Aichi Pref. Chitagunminamichitachou Himakajima
    This remote island is located in the Mikawa-wan Quasi-National Park, in Mikawa Bay, Minamichita-cho, Chita County, Aichi Prefecture. It is famous as an island of octopus and blowfish, where visitors can enjoy eating fresh seafood. In addition, every year from May to September, visitors can enjoy events such as dolphin petting and various other activities.
    Himakajima Island image
  • Takeshima Island
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    Aichi Pref. Gamagorishi Takeshimachou
    An uninhabited island floating in Miura Bay; the entire island was designated a Natural Monument in 1930. Just 1.9 hectares in size, the island is small; 238 varieties of warm climate plants spread across 65 families grow on the island. Takeshima Bridge, 387 meters in length, connects the island to the mainland; couples crossing it are said to be tied together. There are five Shinto shrines on the island, including Yaotomi-jinja Shrine, considered one of seven great Benzaiten shrines in Japan. The shrine is believed to improve fortunes, provide luck in love and marriage, and grant easy childbirth.
    Takeshima Island image
  • Chausuyama Highland
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    Aichi Pref. Kitashitaraguntoyonemura Sakauba 70-185
    This field of flowers is located near the summit of Mt. Hagitaroyama, in Sakauba, ToyoneVillage, Kitashitara County. At an altitude of 1,358 meters, there are seven kinds of approximately 400,000 Moss phlox flowers, which cover a vast area of 22,000 square meters. The Shibazakura Festival is held here from mid-May to early June.
    Chausuyama Highland image
  • Chita Peninsula
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    Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture
    This peninsula is located on the western side of Aichi Prefecture. Crafts such as brewing and Tokoname ware pottery have flourished here for many years, and it is now also the location of Chubu International Airport. There is abundant seafood from Ise Bay in the west and Mikawa Bay in the east, as well as many spots that are ideal for clam gathering and swimming.
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  • Hazu Cape
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    Aichi Pref. Chitagunminamichitachou Morozaki Myoujinyama
    "Located at the southernmost tip of the Chita Peninsula, flanked by Mikawa Bay to the east and Ise Bay to the west. There is a primeval forest of evergreen trees favoring warm climate, mainly ubamegashi oaks, which are designated as a natural monument. There is a promenade of ubamegashi oaks (800 m long), also called ""Romance Road of Love"", which leads to Cape Hazu Observatory and Hazu-jinja Shrine, which command the Atsumi Peninsula and other areas."
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  • Iwakura Gojo River
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    Aichi Pref. Iwakurashi Inouechou -Kawai
    This river flows from south to north down the middle of Iwakura City. There are sidewalks on the 7.6-kilometer causeway and many local people use it for jogging. Additionally, there are approximately 1400 Yoshino cherry trees lining the banks of the river, and it is one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. In April, various events such as the Iwakura Sakura Festival illuminations are held here.
    Iwakura Gojo River image
  • Souri Pond
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    Aichi Pref. Chitashi Souri
    This is a retention basin in Souri, Chita City. As a reservoir for Aichi Water, it supports the Chita Peninsula, where natural water reserves are scarce. In addition to this, over 5,400 plum trees grow around the lake, which is famous for its plum blossoms as well as its original Souri Plum products including umeboshi (pickleddried plum), which were developed in the early Meiji period. The Lake Souri Plum Festival is held here from mid-February to mid-March every year.
    Souri Pond image
  • Mt. Komaki
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    Aichi Pref. Komakishi Horinouchi 1-1
    This historic site is located in Horinouchi, Komaki City. It is famous as the place where Komakiyama Castle was built by Oda Nobunaga in 1563, and also as the position of Ieyasu's forces in the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute. Currently, there are footpaths and green spaces maintained here, as well as Komaki City History Museum, which is a museum in the shape of a four-story Japanese castle with three roof partitions.
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  • Yamazaki River Four Seasons Road
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    Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Mizuho-ku Tanabetori
    This road was built along Yamazaki River, Mizuho Ward, Nagoya City. It is split into three parts, named Spring Road, Summer Road and Autumn Road, each of which give visitors a sense of the four seasons with their seasonally flowering flowers and trees. It is also a famous cherry blossom-viewing spot where approximately 600 Yoshino cherry trees in the area surrounding the river.
    Yamazaki River Four Seasons Road image
  • Tsubuteura
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    Aichi Pref. Chitagunminamichitachou Utsumi Komasu
    This scenic spot is located on the coast of Ise Bay. It is famous as a waypoint that connects Ise Grand Shrine on the opposite shore with the nearby Araguma Shrine. It is a popular location for people to come and bow in the direction of Ise Grand Shrine, and is visited by many tourists.
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  • Atsumi Peninsula
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    Aichi Pref. Taharashi Yamadachou
    This peninsula is located in the southeastern part of Aichi Prefecture. The coastal part of the peninsula, known as Mikawa-wan Quasi-National Park, is surrounded by Mikawa Bay, Ise Bay and the Pacific Ocean, and the entire inland part is known as Atsumi-hanto Prefectural Nature Park. The area is also famous for its rape blossoms, and the Atsumi Peninsula Rape Blossom Festival is held here every year from January to March.
    Atsumi Peninsula image
  • Lake Mikawa
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Pref. Toyotashi Habuchou
    This lake is located in Ashida, Habu-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. It is a man-made lake created by the Habu Dam for irrigation purposes, and is fully equipped with nearby facilities such as rest areas, a bungalow village and a campsite. In addition to activities such as lake fishing and boating, visitors can also enjoy the four seasons in the natural surroundings on the walking path or drive course. Events such as marathons and walking rallies are also held here.
    Lake Mikawa image
  • Sakushima Island
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Pref. Nishioshi Isshikichousakushima
    This island is the largest in Mikawa Bay. It is famous as an island of modern art, with many art projects being carried out. At the island's inns and cafeterias, visitors can enjoy fresh seafood dishes such as Oasaridon (rice bowl topped with big asari clam) and Sashimi set meals. Many tourists also visit the island for day trips.
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  • Koijigahama Beach
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Pref. Taharashi Iragochou Koijigaura
    A beach located in Koijigaura Irago-cho, Tahara City. This beautifully curving white sand beach was famously depicted in Toson Shimazaki's poem Yashinomi. The beach's name, which translates to Romance Beech, is derived from a tragic love legend passed down through the ages, and the beech is also a popular destination for couples.
    Koijigahama Beach image
  • Shinmaiko Marine Park
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Pref. Chitashi Midorihamamachi 2
    This leisure facility is located in Midorihama-machi, Chita City. In addition to a man-made beach that is open for swimming from July through August, there is also a fishing area, a dog run, a ground golf course, a barbecue area, open green spaces and other facilities. The two huge wind turbines used for power generation are symbolic of the beach.
    Shinmaiko Marine Park image
  • Pacific Long Beach
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Pref. Taharashi Akabanechou Oishi
    On the coast of Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture overlooking the Enshu sea, Pacific Long Beach is one of the best surf points in the whole country. With big waves coming in from the Pacific Ocean the place attracts surfers from far and wide during the peak surfing season. Tropical palm trees line the road giving the beach the air of a foreign land. World surfing championships and other competitions are held here attracting many visitors as well. It is also famous as a beach where loggerhead turtles come to lay their eggs from June to July. Swimming is prohibited.
    Pacific Long Beach image
  • Mount Horaiji
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Pref. Shinshiroshi Kadoya Houraiji
    Mt. Horaiji is a mountain rising 695 meters above sea level in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture. The temple on the mountain is said to have been opened by the ascetic Rishu Sennin in 702. The mountain is designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty and a Natural Monument. The area is inhabited by a species of scops owl known as the Eurasian scops owl, or when the name is literally translated means ‘sound of the Buddha’. It is also famous for its beautiful autumn leaves. At the top of the 1,425 stone steps leading up from the foot of the mountain is the ancient Horaiji Temple. Halfway up is the Gate of Deva, built by the third Tokugawa Shogun, Idemitsu, and now an Important Cultural Property of the country. One of the sights to look out for is the umbrella shaped cedar tree, 60 meters tall and 800 years old.
    Mount Horaiji image
  • Hyakken Falls
    Travel / Tourism
    Aichi Pref. Shinshiroshi Nanasatoisshiki
    "This waterfall is located in Nanasato-isshiki, Shinshiro City. It is located upstream of Oshima River, and since it flows along the Japan Median Tectonic Line, Japan's longest fault zone, in recent years, it has gained the name ""Zero Magnetic Field Waterfall"" and has grown in popularity as a power spot."
    Hyakken Falls image
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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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