"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」.
Zoological and Botanical Gardens and Amusement Parks
Loaded with Fun, with Top Scores for Appeal!
Experiencing fun resort and leisure facilities ensconced in natural surroundings, thrill-filled amusement parks, and zoological and botanical gardens -- the Chubu region offers sites to enthrall everyone, from child to adult.
Shiga Prefecture
Shinasahi Windmill Village
This windmill village was built in the image of the peaceful pastoral scenery of Holland. Centering on the giant 18m high windmill, two Dutch style windmills, an Iris House, and Hane Bridges are arranged. Visitors ca...
Shiga Prefecture
Kohoku Wild Bird Center
Kohoku Wild Bird Center located within Kohoku Town Mizudori Park and visitors can observe aquatic birds in Lake Biwa from the observatory window using a field scope or a binoculars. Anyone from children to adults can...
Shiga Prefecture
Shiga Prefectural Samegai Trout Farm
This trout farm is located in the scenic "Samegai Valley," and uses the clean water from the Souya River and occupies a large riverbed. Opened in 1878, this is the first prefectural fish firm built in Japan. There ar...
Shiga Prefecture
Koga-no-sato Ninja Village
Here at Koga-no-sato Ninja Village, visitors can enjoy the hidden world of ninjas. The village is built in Koga, the birthplace of ninja. There are various facilities in the village such as the Ninja Museum, Karakuri ...
Shiga Prefecture
Shinraku Pottery
It is said that Shinraku Pottery began when kawara-tiles were baked for the construction of Shikouraku-no-miya by Emperor Shoumu about 1,250 years ago. There is a traditional noborigama (a kiln made using a slope of a...