"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.
Shizuoka Prefecture
Rakujuen Garden
Rakujuen Garden is built surrounding a pond where the underground water from Mount Fuji springs out. It was built in 1890 by Prince Komatsu Akihito. Most of the garden is built on the Mishima lava which flew in when ...
Gifu Prefecture
Jindo-no-Oka Park
This park was built in three years (1991-1993) as a project to praise the hidden virtue of the former diplomat Chiune Sugihara, who was from Yaotsu-cho. The park consists of 4 different zones, including a monument of...
Ishikawa Prefecture
Tatsunokuchi Hill Park
Making use of the natural surroundings on the hill, the park is equipped with various sports and play facilities such as multi-purpose areas, 22 tennis courts, play equipments, bicycle paths, and a hot spring pool.
Gifu Prefecture
Oniiwa Park
Visitors can enjoy hiking between two giant rocks on a path that goes from Oniiwa hot spring to the Lake Matsuno. It is a great scenic spot where granite was encroached by nature over thousands of years.
Shizuoka Prefecture
Amagi-kogen Begonia Garden
This greenhouse was built in the image of a European palace from the Middle Ages. About 6,000 begonias (400 species) bloom all year round. There is also a production greenhouse where visitors can learn everything abou...