"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.
Toyama Prefecture
Uozu Aquarium
The aquarium was opened in 1981 in Uozu General Park facing the Japan Sea. Using the theme "From the stream in the northern Alps to the deep sea of the Japan Sea," the aquarium houses many fish from around Toyama Bay ...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Lake Tanuki Nature School
The Japanese Ministry of the Environment built the first nature school on the shore of the Lake Tanuki in order to create a core area providing high-quality experiential nature learning programs in the excellent natur...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Mt. Fuji Children's World
Mount Fuji Children's World is a large play area with the grand Mount Fuji in the background. It consists of five small countries in different themes of "meadows, water, forest, mountains, and the earth" and three are...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Fuji Safari Park
The Safari Zone, where many animals live freely, can be observed either from your own car or from the park bus. The "Jungle Bus" with wire netting on the window is popular because visitors can feed fierce animals from...
Shizuoka Prefecture
Gotemba-kogen "Tokinosumika"
Tokinosumika the a name of a large area with many facilities, including hotels, hot springs, soccer grounds and tennis courts. Visitors can enjoy local beer here. It is also famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms in...