Day 1
The Chita Area (Tokoname, Handa, Minamichita)
- Chubu Centrair International Airport is the gateway to Central Japan. This region is dotted with nostalgic streets featuring pottery, cotton, and breweries along the canals, and enjoy hot springs on remote islands, coastal areas, and the sea's bounty.
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1 Chubu Centrair International Airport
Tokoname City
The gateway to Central Japan, where you'll find a wide array of restaurants and shops to satisfy your needs.
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2 The Pottery Footpath
Tokoname City
Wander along a picturesque path adorned with scattered brick chimneys, kilns, and an array of ceramic art pieces, exuding a delightful ambiance.
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3 Mizkan Museum
Handa City
An interactive museum where you can learn about the history of vinegar-making and food culture.
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4 Himakajima Island
Minamichita Town
An island in Aichi where you can savor the delights of the sea, including fugu (pufferfish) and octopus.
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5 Minamichita Hot Spring Village
Minamichita Town
The nearest hot spring resort to Chubu Centrair International Airport offers both seafood delights and breathtaking scenery.
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6 Okada's Old Townscape
Chita City
Once a major center for cotton production, this town thrived, leaving behind a nostalgic townscape.
Day 2
Nagoya/Owari Area (Inuyama, Seto)
- The heart of Central Japan is home to the major city of Nagoya. This area encapsulates the essence of Japan, offering everything from urban sightseeing to visits to historic temples and renowned castles, as well as strolling through castle towns.
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7 Nagoya Castle
Nagoya City
One of Japan's foremost castles, with its golden objet d'art gleaming against the blue sky.
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8 Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER
Nagoya City
A photogenic tourist tower, built as Japan's first aggregated radio tower.
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9 Osu Shopping District
Nagoya City
A sprawling and vibrant shopping district teeming with a diverse range of international cuisines, subcultures, vintage shops, electronics stores, and numerous attractions from around the world.
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10 Arimatsu Narumi Traditional Townscape
Nagoya City
A historic townscape where the 400-year-old culture of Arimatsu Shibori has taken root, exuding the atmosphere of the Edo period.
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11 National Treasure Inuyama Castle and Inuyama Castle Town
Inuyama City
A charming castle town that preserves the scenic castle keep and the traditional castle structure, offering stunning views from the castle tower.
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12 Maneki-Neko (The Beckoning Cat) Museum
Seto City
Exhibiting thousands of Beckoning Cats (Maneki-neko) a Japanese symbol of luck.
Day 3
Nishi-Mikawa Area (Toyota, Okazaki, Nishio)
- An area popular for its cherry blossoms, autumn foliage, castles, and matcha tea, offering a delightful experience for visitors to Japan.
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13 Hatcho-Gura Street
Okazaki City
A traditional street lined with storehouses from the Hatcho miso producers, showcasing the thriving local industry and heritage.
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14 Mikawakougei Glass Art Museum
Nishio City
An experiential museum where you can enjoy unique and imaginative art, including giant kaleidoscopes and other glass creations.
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15 Obara Shikizakura Four-Season Cherry Blossoms
Toyota City
A place where you can appreciate the stunning combination of cherry blossoms and autumn foliage blooming together in the fall.
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16 Nishio Matcha
Nishio City
Renowned for its abundant production, Nishio offers matcha with a deep green color, elegant aroma, and a gentle flavor.
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17 Sanshu Asuke Yashiki
Toyota City
A facility that recreates the traditional handicrafts of everyday life, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the rich heritage and skills once practiced within the community.
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18 Okazaki Castle
Okazaki City
This renowned castle is the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the visionary leader who laid the foundation for the prosperous Edo period in Japan's history.
Day 4
Higashi-Mikawa Area (Gamagori, Toyokawa, Toyohashi, Tahara, Shinshiro)
- A fascinating area where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embrace a leisurely experience in Japan's original landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
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19 Yuya Onsen
Shinshiro City
A hot spring resort, known for its beautiful landscape harmonizing with the surrounding valleys and its serene atmosphere.
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20 Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya (Yotsuya Senmaida)
Shinshiro City
A terraced rice field that spreads beautifully at the foot of the mountains, offering a glimpse of Japan's original scenery.
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21 Tezutsu Fireworks
Toyohashi City
An awe-inspiring spectacle of tezutsu fireworks, where skilled handlers hold bamboo cylinders filled with gunpowder at their side, igniting them to create a breathtaking spectacle in the sky.
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22 Toyokawa Inari
Toyokawa City
One of Japan's three major Inari shrines. It is known for bringing prosperity in business, with its striking stone fox statues.
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23 Irago Nanohana Garden
Tahara City
A stunning field of rapeseed blossoms that covers the area like a yellow carpet, mesmere visitors from mid-January to late March.
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24 Gamagori Onsen
Gamagori City
One of the top hot spring resorts in Aichi Prefecture, comprising four hot spring areas.
