Nagoya is ranked as the fourth largest city in Japan and is situated in the Aichi Prefecture as its capital. Being a city with long ancient history, it has its own peculiar attractions and an incredible choice of cuisine. Nagoya can be considered a city of both ancient and modern eras. Overall it is a perfect place for tourists who want to discover the hidden side of Japan that is not so popular among tourists.
An ancient castle with renovated beauty in antediluvian architectural look and golden shachihoko (fish with the head of a tiger) at the roof top. Go for a stroll around the castle area and get familiar with the historical background of Japan.
The Atsuta Shrine is one of the well-known ancient religious buildings in Japan. Atsuta Shrine is the shrine for the god possessing the grass cutting sword. Visiting somebody’s home is always a pleasure and when it is a historical site, the experience is still more appealing as with the shrine.
A beautiful complex of active temples as well as a shopping mall. Osu Kannon Temple is one among the famous temples in Japan with a lively environment.
Get in touch with the history of Toyota and the industrialization of Japan through the work models.
Although the actual inner wholesale market has relocated, the outer market or ‘gyo-mae’ is still a lively place to get fresh seafood and sushi and other traditional Japanese bite.
Nagoya Meshi:Learn about Nagoya’s soul food such as hitsumabushi – eel over rice and misokatsu – fine pork cutlet with miso gravy, and tenmusu – tempura rice ball. The food that are served in this city have a rather different taste and preparation style.
Nagoya City Science Museum: This children friendly museum offers fun packed practical activities within and has numerous scientific and technology related items along with a large planetarium.
Nagoya Meshi: Try Nagoya’s local specialties that are known for their rather intense preparation by using the local products. Try the hitsumabushi, misokatsu and tenmusu dishes in any of the city’s restaurants.
Sakae: Sakae is one of the most popular shopping districts in which visitors can find many restaurants including gourmet restaurants, cafes and pubs as well as izakayas.
Sakae: One of the main shopping areas of Nagoya. It has many departmental stores, fashion shops as well as restaurants and other entertainments. It is one of the best shopping destinations for clothes, gadgets and other accessories and local merchandise.
Nagoya TV Tower: This is a famous landmark and a highly vantage point where one can get to have a view of the city of Nagoya from a top of the Nagoya TV Tower observation deck.
Inuyama: In Inuyama one should definitely go and visit the Inuyama Castle because it’s one of the oldest preserved castles in Japan. It also has more appealing and traditional architectural areas and prospecting views for the town.
Gifu: Read more about the history of the charming city of Gifu together with wonderful river, historical attractions and more. A site to visit consist of Gifu Castle and the Cormorant Fishing.