"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
Kiyosu Castle
Kiyosu Castle was a residence castle for Oda Nobunaga. The caslte was admired as “the greatest castle in the whole nation” in the 16th century, during the Age of Civil Wars. In 1989, various parts of the castle incl...
Aichi Prefecture
Okazaki Castle
This castle was built in 1455. Today, the site of the castle is opened as a park. Some remains of the castle, such as the moat and stone walls still survive. The castle tower was restored after the second world war. A...
Shiga Prefecture
Suigou Boat Rides
Omi Hachiman boat rides are a major attraction in this area, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful environment of Omi Hachiman while riding on a boat. The visitors can "look at the wild yoshi plants growing in groups...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Ryosen-ji Temple
This temple was the place where Shimoda Treaty, an appendix to the Convention of Kanagawa was concluded. There is a treasure house in the precinct where the history of manners and customs of Shimoda is introduced (fee...
Gifu Prefecture
Zenshou-ji Temple
This temple belongs to the Myoshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect. It was built during the Heian Period. In the temple, there is a garden named "Banzai-bora" which is said to have been designed by Souwa Kanamori. Also, ...