"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」.
Castles, Temples, and Shrines
Recalling History at Famous Castles and Temples
The Chubu region produced many military commanders, and many famous castles and sites of former castles known throughout Japan remain in the area even now. Also extant are numerous well-known temples and shrines with connections to these military commanders. Visiting them affords you the opportunity to encounter history.
Fukui Prefecture
Mikata Ishi Kannon (A stone image of the goddess of compassion made of Mikata stone)
Since ancient times, the Goddess of Compassion has been worshiped, primarily by people who have lost the use of their limbs. In Mitedo Hall (the hall of limbs), crutches, plaster casts, and wooden limbs are piled up a...
Aichi Prefecture
Nagoya Castle
The castle was established in 1612 as a residence for Yoshinao, a child of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Although the castle was completely burned down during the Second World War, the large and small castle towers (adorned with g...
Aichi Prefecture
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) ...
Aichi Prefecture
Atsuta Jingu Shrine
The Atsuta Jingu Shrine is one of the large, historical shrines after Ise Jingu. It enshrines a sword, Kasunagi no tsurugi (grass-cutting sword), which is one of the Imperial Regalia. The shrine is said to have been ...
Aichi Prefecture
Mt. Komaki
In 1563, Oda Nobunaga built a castle on Mt. Komaki as a base for the Mino conquest. After that, Tokugawa Ieyasu used this place as a base for the battle of Komaki-Nagakute. Then after Ieyasu left for Tokyo, Mt. Koma...