"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」.

  • What Are the Ten Thrilling Scenic Sites?
  • Nature and Scenic Sites
  • Flowers, Parks, and Gardens
  • History and Urban Scenery
  • Castles, Temples, and Shrines
  • Industrial Tourism
  • Museums, Archives and Art Museums
  • Festivals and Local Culture
  • Zoological and Botanical Gardens and Amusement Parks
  • Hot Springs
  • Food
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Food

A Food Culture Nurtured by Nature and the Changing Seasons

The abundant natural surroundings and richly varied seasons of the Chubu region give rise to a bounty of fresh delights from land and sea. Facilities devoted to food provide you with the opportunity to discover Chubu's distinctive food culture for yourself.

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Fukui Prefecture
Awara Hot Springs

Awara Hot Springs, which was discovered in 1883, is an important hot spring that boasts of more than 100 years of history. Its appearance and atmosphere have been loved by many people. It is now called Kansai-no-Okuz...

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Fukui Prefecture
Echizen Crab Museum

Visitors enter a dome made in the image of an Echizen crab. Then they come to an exhibition area where they can learn everything about the Echizen crab, an experiment zone, and an academic zone where they can explore ...

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Aichi Prefecture
Home of Hatcho Miso "Hatcho-Miso-no-Sato"

This building was erected in 1907 and used to be a miso-making warehouse. Here, miso-making using the traditional method is introduced with dolls. Also, some references related to the Imperial Household Agency are di...

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Toyama Prefecture
Himi Fishermen's Wharf Fresh Seafood Hall (Road service station)

Nagami Fishermen's Wharf was opened in the spring of 2000. You can enjoy shopping at the direct sales shop that deal with various fresh fish and shellfish, agricultural products, and local specialties, and enjoy the t...

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Shiga Prefecture
Omi Beef

Omi beef will make any food critic speechless with its delicious taste. Omi beef, which was first produced in the Edo period, astes great in any dish.