Spots in Northern Owari Area

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Northern Owari

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A National Treasure, Inuyama Castle

4.5

1053 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Inuyama Kitakoken 65-2

Inuyama Castle which was founded by Oda Nobuyasu, Oda Nobunaga’s uncle in 1537 during the Muromachi period. It is the oldest wooden donjon in existence in Japan and is one of “the 12 Castles with Existing Castle Towers”. The top floor of the watchtower style donjon overlooks Kiso River, Gifu Castle and Nagoya town, and it must surely be a superb view. I guess you will be able to get a sense of what it was like to be a feudal lord. The castle was designated as a National Treasure in 1952 based on the Cultural Property Protection Act.

Cute little castle with a great view from the top. The castle was initially constructed in 1537, and its donjon is one of Japans oldest extant. It is one of only twelve original castles left in...
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...
Little World Museum of Man

4.0

309 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Imai Narisawa 90-48

An outdoor folk museum which presents the folk culture of peoples from countries around the world. Buildings from around the globe stand on the park’s grounds. Here you can enjoy cuisine from areas throughout Japan and the world, buy souvenirs, and try on folk costumes. There are also restaurants and a cafés with terrace seating. The World Bazzar Café has a kids’ space, making it easy for the whole family to enjoy the flavors of the world. Shops selling souvenirs from across the globe are colored by the culture of the countries they represent, and here you’ll find an abundant selection of goods, including German sausages and French cheeses and sweets.

Far from city and not convenience with public transportation. All buildings are imitated from book or internet, thus it is a bit far from real. However, it is a good place to have relax time with...
Inuyama Castle Town

4.0

304 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Inuyama-shi Inuyama

This section of town immediately surrounds the castle is called Jokamachi. The main street is lined by shops and restaurants. Many sell street food you can enjoy on the spot. A good number of...
Kiyosu Castle

4.0

151 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Pref. Kiyosushi Asahi Shiroyashiki 1-1

Kiyosu was somewhere everyone wanted to have. The reason was because it is located at the point where the Kamakura and Ise highways cross. Nobunaga Oda occupied the castle in 1555. It is famous as the place where the Kiyosu Conference to decide Nobunaga’s successor was held. In the exhibitions from the first to fourth floors of the castle tower, you can learn about the history of Kiyosu and the exploits of its rulers. The top floor offers an amazing view of cherry blossoms blooming along the Gojo River in the spring.

Im sure youll like this castle. Its not only the place, all of people working here are kind and nice. I and my sis experienced to wear the samurai costume free of charge. Please ask staff if you...
Japan Monkey Park

4.0

109 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Inuyama Kanrin 26

An amusement park and adjoining zoo. The amusement park features over 30 rides, including ones for small children. Seasonal events are held here and in summer the Paradise of Water Monpuru pool and waterpark is open to visitors. On weekdays only, visitors can take commemorative photos with park mascots. The park’s restaurants serve giant deep-fried shrimp, a Nagoya specialty, as well as an abundant menu of other items. A gate in the park leads to the adjoining zoo where you can see monkeys from around the world. Note that a separate entry fee is required for the zoo.

This review is mainly for the expat community. The Monkey Park is an excellent day trip if you have small children. Years back, the park had a few rides more suitable for older children but sadly...
Airport Walk Nagoya

4.0

93 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Nishikasugaiguntoyoyamachou Toyoba Hayashizaki 1-8

A shopping mall housed inside the former Nagoya Airport International Terminal building. The mall has a movie theater and shopping center building and also retains many features of the original airport, including check-in counters and an observation deck. A variety of airport-related events are held here regularly and the mall is frequented by families and others.

This is a very nice medium sized shopping mall. It should be noted that this mall is no longer connected to the airport. They are separate facilities about a 10 minute walk from each other. There are...
Sanko Inari Shrine

4.0

132 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Pref. Inuyamashi Inuyama Kitakoken 65-18

A Shinto shrine standing at the foot of Inuyama Castle in Inuyama Kitakoken, Inuyama City. Although uncertain, according to legend, the temple was founded in 1586. The shrine was originally located in the adjoining Marunouchi Ryokuchi Park and was moved to its current location in 1964. The shrine was once frequented by Oda Nobuyasu, uncle of the mighty Oda Nobunaga, as well as the Naruse clan, whose members once served as the lords of Inuyama Castle.

Pray for love and good couple life with heart-shape wooden plate. Don’t forget to make merit and ring the bell.
Masumida Shrine

4.0

109 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Pref. Ichinomiyashi Masumida 1-2-1

A Shinto shrine located in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture dedicated to Amenohoakari no Mikoto. The shrine's primary festival, the Tokasai festival , also known as the Uma Matsuri, is held each year on April 3, and attendees can view a variety of events, such as the Uma no To decorated horse parade, horseback archery, and children's parade.

初詣の準備が進む中、尾張國の一宮の一つのこちらに幸先詣でお参りしました。平安時代創建の長い歴史のあるこの神社は関東ではほぼ見かけないアマテラスの孫、アメノホアカリを祀ります。太陽が悪疫を焼き、紛争を解くことをお祈りしました。
Tennogawa Park

4.0

79 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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。
Naritasan Nagoya Betsuin Temple

4.0

67 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

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...
Yuraku En

4.5

101 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Inuyama-shi Inuyama Gomon

Garden in Inuyama close to Inuyama castle, opposite to Meitetsu hotel. This is a Japanese garden so not to expect much flowers. But focus is more on traditional landscapes with pebbles, bamboo...
Iwayado Park

4.0

64 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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.
Owari Okunitama Shrine

4.0

47 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

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

Travel / Tourism

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...
Aichiken Forest Park

4.0

42 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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。
Inuyama Jakko-in Temple

4.0

68 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

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

Travel / Tourism

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

Travel / Tourism

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。

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Aichi Areas

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.