"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.
Aichi Prefecture
Daiju-ji
The temple belongs to the Jodo (Pure Land) sect, and is a family temple for the Matsudaira and Tokugawa familes. The temple was founded by Seiyogutei-shonin and was built by Chikatada Matsudaira, the fourth head of th...
Aichi Prefecture
Honko-ji Temple
Honko-ji temple belongs to the Soto sect and is a family temple of the Fukouzumatsudaira family. It is also known as “the hydrangea temple,” since it is one of the most scenic spots for hydrangea flowers. There is ...
Aichi Prefecture
Toga Jinja Shrine
This is the foremost shrine in the Mikawa area, where Oomunachi-no-mikoto (Ookuni-sama, a god in Shinto) is enshrined. It consists of Satomiya-honyashiro and Hongu-Sanougu. Many people from the Tokai region visit here.
Aichi Prefecture
Toyokawa Inari
The Toyokawa Inari Shrine is one of the three most prominent Inari places of worship. Inari is a common name for “Toyokawa-dakinishinten.” The shrine was founded by Zen master Tokai Geiki in 1441. There are about 10...
Aichi Prefecture
Damine Castle
This was a residence castle for five generations of Damine Suganuma, who ruled the entire Okumikawa area in the age of civil wars. It is a representative mountain castle in Okumikawa, and the structure of the main en...