Majestic mountain vistas, breathtaking coastal views, and an ambience woven by history and the four seasons -- here you can enjoy the varied flavors of the changing seasons amid historical townscapes. You'll find many things to see, along with convenient access. We welcome you to Chubu, where you're sure to have a thrilling trip!
Nagoya
The Chubu Region's Largest City, Symbolized by Glittering Golden Shachihoko
Nagoya is the core city of the Chubu region. Though a city on the cutting edge, Nagoya also retains the traditions of the samurai culture and the culture of industry even today, offering the attraction of a unique culture blending the novel and the traditional.
Major specialty products : Uiro(a traditional Japanese confection), kishimennoodles, Nagoya kochin chicken, Moriguchi-zuke pickles
Number one in Japan for: Amount of trade, tallest rail station (JR Central Towers), largest underground shopping arcade (Sun Road), largest mannequin (Nana-chan)
Sightseeing destinations : Nagoya Convention and Visitors Bureau
Nagoya City Science Museum
This is a general science museum that consists of a Life Science building, a Science and Technology building, and an Astronomy building. There is a planetarium and a 3D movie theater.
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Money Museum
This museum displays about 10,000 currencies and references from all around the world. There is a video presentation introducing the history of money in Japan.
Nagoya City Art Museum
This museum houses about 1,200 works from both Japan and from overseas, which are divided into four different categories: Ecole de Paris, Mexico Renaissance, Local Artists, and Contemporary Art. The museum holds an ev...
Orchid Gardens
In the Orchid Garden visitors can spend a relaxed time in a comfortable space. There is an atrium that displays about 250 kinds of orchids from all around the world, a Flower Decorations Exhibition Building, and a sma...
Osu Kannon
The Osu Kannon Temple belongs to the Shingon sect. Although it is commonly called Osu Kannon, its official name is Kitano-san Shinpuku-ji Hosho-in. It was originally located in Osu in Mino (current Osu, Hashima city) ...