"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.
Mie Prefecture
Shimagahara Hot Springs Yabuccha-no-yu Spa
The hot spring is isotonic spring, which is very rare in Japan. Even if you take a bath in this hot spring for a long time, you don't get tired. There are various bathtubs such as an observatory open-air bath and a fl...
Nagano Prefecture
Jigokudani Monkey Park
Jigokudani is a hot spring that is located in Yudanakashibu Hot Springs. Because the spring gushes out so dynamically, it is called Jigokudani ("the valley of hell"). There is a rare type of outdoor bath made of rocks...
Toyama Prefecture
Crossland Tower
This amusement and communication area has the 18m tall Crossland Tower as its symbol. From the top of the tower, one can enjoy a grand view of the pastoral sceneryof Sankyo village, various forms of architectures, the...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Kakegawa Kacho-en
The theme of this park is to come in touch with flowers and birds. In a huge greenhouse where tropical flowers bloom all year around, visitors can spend some time being with birds such as owls and penguins.
Shizuoka Prefecture
Hamanako Experiential Learning Institute "Uotto"
Uotto is an experiential facility where visitors can learn about Lake Hamana. There is a large 120t water tank containing creatures living in Lake Hamana. There is also another water tank reproducing the mountain stre...