"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.
Aichi Prefecture
Nishio City History Park
Nishio Castle, which is also known as Crane Castle, is said to have been founded in 1221 by Ashikaga Yoshiuji. Nishio flourished as a castle town of the Matsudaira property of 10,000 square meters. Today, the tract of...
Aichi Prefecture
Zao Mountain Observatory
From the summit of 250m above sea level, visitors can enjoy the view of the quiet Mikawa Bay and the grand Pacific Ocean. At night, beautiful city lights can be seen. The observatory is open from 9:00 to 21:00 through...
Aichi Prefecture
Ina Castle Ruins Park
This castle was built around 1440 by Honda Sadatada, who ruled the village of Ina. The castle was surrounded by rivers and rice fields in three directions and had an inlet in the south-west, which was a convenient loc...
Aichi Prefecture
Onikubo Fureai Plaza
Experience the joy of handmade wooden crafts in a hands-on class (Required time: 2 hours)
Aichi Prefecture
Tokugawaen Garden
Tokugawaen Garden began when Mitsutoko, the 2nd Owari domain lord who was the head of the three Tokugawa families, moved to his Ozone residence, which was his retirement house. It is a Japanese garden with numerous hi...