"Ten Thrilling Scenic Sites -Travel to Chubu中部*" is a catchphrase that expresses the attraction of Chubu, central Japan area, in ten themes of 「景」「花」「史」「跡」「博」「祭」「楽」「浴」「食」「産」.
Flowers, Parks, and Gardens
Seasonal Hues Vying for Attention
The Chubu region possesses a richly varied geography and abundant seasonal color, with a diverse variety of flowers to delight the eye throughout the year. In parks, gardens, and mountain meadows, you can enjoy stirring views that come only at that particular time of the year.
Fukui Prefecture
Maruoka Castle and Cherry Blossoms
This castle has the longest history in Japan. It has 400 cherry trees, and the site was chosen as one of the 100 most beautiful scenic spots in Japan. The castle is surrounded by cherry trees, which make it appear as ...
Toyama Prefecture
Toyama Castle Park
For 13 generations, Toyama Castle served as the flourishing headquarters of the Maeda clan. Now the grounds of the fortress are a huge public park with open lawns, a children’s playground, an art museum, and other fa...
Toyama Prefecture
Tonami Tulip Park (Tulip Shikisai Hall）
Tonami Tulip Park is a flower theme park where the colors and fragrances of flowers in four different seasons are on display. There are various facilities inside the park, such as the Tulip Museum, the only museum spe...
Aichi Prefecture
Suzumatsu Seseragi-no-Michi
Suzumachi Seseragi-no-Michi is a recreation park where people can play with water. It is built on the Aichi Irrigation Channel, and is equipped with a walking path and a water play area.
Aichi Prefecture
Kenko-no-Michi "Path of Health"
Kenko-no-Mich is an easy-to-walk path that is kept in good condition. On the way, walkers can enjoy the great view from Mikawa Heights. The full view of the Mikawa Bay and the Atsumi Peninsula can be seen from there.