"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」.
Festivals and Local Culture
The Beauty of Festivals That Color Local Culture
Traditional festivals handed down from the past, and a multitude of other events filled with fun -- distinctive festivals everywhere in the Chubu region color the ambience of the changing seasons throughout the year.
Aichi Prefecture
Mando Festival
The Mando Festival is a heroic festival, and its history goes back to 1778. A samurai doll made of bamboo and Japanese paper with a lantern inside of it dances to the rhythm of drums and flutes. The pre-festival is on...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival
At the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival, visitors can start cherry blossom viewing early, when it is still cold. The festival is held from Feb. 10th to Mar. 10th every year. The cherry trees that are lit up at night, wh...
Aichi Prefecture
Inazawa Naked Festival "Hadaka Matsuri"
Thousands of semi-naked men wearing only loincloths push against each other trying to touch the shin-otoko, in order to drive out evil spirits. The water splashed to them evaporates instantly due to frictional heat. T...
Aichi Prefecture
Wisteria Festival
In the grounds of the Mandala Temple (located in the precinct of Nishiyama), there are 120 wisterias (12 different species) as well as 300 peonies, which bloom beautifully.
Aichi Prefecture
Bisai Festival
During the Bisai Festival period, numerous events such as children’s floats, a fancy-dress parade, adults floats, and street performance are main events. At the same time, the Orimono (textile) Festival, which wishes...