Aichi

  • Nagoya Castle

    Castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu as the Owari Tokugawa family residence. Highlights include the golden shachihoko-topped tower and lavish barrier paintings in Honmaru Palace, with about 1,000 cherry trees coloring the moat edges in spring.

    Address: 1-1 Honmaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

    Access: About 15 minutes by subway from Nagoya Station, immediately after exiting at Nagoyajo Station

    Transportation: Also 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho Station on Meijo Subway Line

    Tags: Golden ShachihokoHistoryCherry Blossoms

  • Atsuta Shrine

    Prestigious shrine enshrining the Kusanagi Sacred Sword, one of the Three Imperial Regalia. Surrounded by approximately 60,000 tsubo of forest, with diverse annual events including New Year visits and rooster markets. The famous Kiyome Mochi is a classic post-worship souvenir.

    Address: 1-1-1 Jingu, Atsuta Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

    Access: About 10 minutes by JR from Nagoya Station, 7-minute walk from Atsuta Station

    Tags: Power SpotShrineKusanagi Sword

  • Korankei Gorge

    Tokai region's premier autumn foliage spot with about 4,000 maple trees coloring along the Tomoe River. During the autumn Momiji Festival, nighttime illumination and food stall villages line up.

    Address: Iimori, Asuke-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture

    Access: About 1 hour 30 minutes by Meitetsu bus from Nagoya Station

    Transportation: Special direct buses operate during foliage season. Beware of traffic jams with private cars.

    Tags: Autumn FoliagePhotogenicHiking

  • Inuyama Castle

    National Treasure wooden castle tower, one of Japan's oldest surviving castle structures. From the top floor's exterior corridor, visitors can view the Kiso River and Gifu Castle. Castle town food tours are also popular.

    Address: 65-2 Kitakoken, Inuyama, Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture

    Access: About 25 minutes by Meitetsu limited express from Nagoya Station, 15-minute walk from Inuyama-Yuen Station

    Tags: National TreasureCastle Town Gourmet

  • Mikawa Bay Quasi-National Park

    Calm bay surrounded by Atsumi and Chita Peninsulas offering marine sports, seafood gourmet, and scenic drives. Many attractions including Nishiura Onsen and Takeshima.

    Address: Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture and others

    Access: About 40 minutes by JR from Nagoya Station to Gamagori Station

    Transportation: Use rental cars or local buses to reach coastal areas

    Tags: SeafoodDrivingHot Springs

Model Courses

  • Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine History-Filled 1-Day Course

    Efficiently tour Nagoya city center landmarks by public transport while enjoying Nagoya Meshi.

    • View lavish barrier paintings at Honmaru Palace
    • Lunch with Miya Kishimen after worship
    • Shopping at Oasis 21 on return route