"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
Manyo-no-Mori Park
Manyoshu is the oldest collection of poems in Japan. It is said that it was compiled by Otomo no Yakamochi about 1,200 years ago. It has been read by many people. In Manyoshu, there are 4 poems which are about this Ha...
Toyama Prefecture
Shougawa Town Water Memorial Park
Shou River is a popular spot for great fishing and recreation. In Shougawa Town Water Memorial Park, you can enjoy the rich flow of the Shou River and its charms. Centering on the great fountain, which rises as up to ...
Toyama Prefecture
Toyama Prefecture Toga Art Park (Gasshou Culture Village)
This Park is a center for performing arts, which is known for the Toga Summer Arts Program. Various facilities such as Toya Mountain Workshop, Outdoor Theater, Shintoga Mountain Workshop, and Toga Studio are available...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Toyooka Plum Garden
Toyooka Plum Garden is one of the best plum blossom viewing spots in Shizuoka prefecture, with approximately 4,000 plum trees growing on the slope of a mountain. The best plum blossoms viewing period is from late Febr...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Kasui Lily Garden
Approximately 2 million lilies in 150 different kinds start to bloom from early summer, in this lily garden located on the hilly ground of 30,000tsubo size (about 99000 square meters). There is a pond of 3000 tsubo in...