Aichi Prefecture: Essential Highlights

Aichi Prefecture showcases Japan’s evolution from the feudal era to a global industrial leader. The region features historical landmarks like the ancient Atsuta Shrine and the original wooden keep of Inuyama Castle. Its industrial legacy is preserved at the Toyota Commemorative Museum and the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. Urban highlights include the modern Oasis 21 complex and Nagoya TV Tower, while traditional landscape design is represented at Shirotori and Tokugawa Gardens. The Port of Nagoya offers marine discovery at the public aquarium and maritime history aboard the Antarctic research ship Fuji.

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Atsuta Shrine

Atsuta Shrine is a Shinto shrine traditionally believed to have been established during the reign of Emperor Keikō located in Atsuta-ku,…

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Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle is a yamajiro-style Japanese castle located in the city of Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

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Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle is a yamajiro-stye Japanese castle located in the city of Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

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Okazaki Castle

Okazaki Castle is a Japanese castle located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

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Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, also known as Toyota Tecno Museum, is a technology museum located in Nishi-ku…

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Nagoya City Municipal Archives Museum

Nagoya City Archives is a historic building located in the city of Nagoya, central Japan.

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Aichi Arts Center

The centre consisting of a museum, a theatre and a library is the main venue for various musical and theatrical performances and attracts…

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Oasis 21

Oasis 21 is a modern facility located adjacent to Nagoya TV Tower in Sakae, Nagoya which was opened to the public in 2002.

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Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Mysterious beluga whales, easygoing sea turtles, cute penguins and so many more marine animals can be found in this public aquarium.

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Shirotori Garden

A vast Japanese-style garden, full of streams and small ponds with flocks of waterbirds that you can feed with your children.

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Tokugawa Garden

The Tokugawa Garden is a Japanese garden in the city of Nagoya, central Japan. It is located next to the Tokugawa Art Museum.

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Antarctic Museum and Former Research Ship Fuji

Housed within Japan’s first icebreaker used for Antarctic exploration between 1965 and 1983, this museum is permanently moored at the Port of Nagoya. Visitors can explore the original bridge, cabins, and mess hall while viewing exhibits on polar research and expedition history.