Beste bezienswaardigheden in de regio Chubu

Chubu Region: The Unmissable Journey

The Chubu region encompasses the central part of Japan's Honshu island, featuring the Fuji Five Lakes and the iconic Mount Fuji. Key cultural sites include the Edo-period Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa and the UNESCO-listed gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Shirakawa-go. Visitors can explore the preserved merchant houses of Takayama's Sanmachi Suji and the historic Higashi Chaya geisha district. Modern landmarks include Nagoya's Toyota Commemorative Museum and the Mishima Skywalk, Japan's longest pedestrian suspension bridge, which offers views of Suruga Bay and the volcanic peaks.

Chubu Region: The Unmissable Journey — Kaart

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Lake Kawaguchi

The second largest lake of the five lakes in the Mount Fuji region. It is popular for its natural beauty and splendid scenery - an…

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Kenrokuen Park

Kenroku-en, located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, is a strolling style garden constructed during the Edo period by the Maeda clan.

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Shirakawa-go

The Historic Village of Shirakawa-gō is located in the beautiful valley, surrounded by mountains known for heavy snowfall.

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Takayama Old Town, Sanmachi Suji

A preserved Edo-period district featuring traditional wooden merchant houses, historic sake breweries, and shops selling local crafts. Many buildings date back to the late 19th century.

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Omicho Market

A busy food market offering variety of local products. Experience for all your senses!

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Higashi Chaya District

This district is named after chaya - a traditional house where the guests would come to see a performance by geishas.

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Hida Folk Vilage

Hida Folk Village, Hida no Sato is an open-air museum of close to 30 old farmhouses illustrating the traditional architectural styles of…

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Mishima Skywalk

With a length of 400 meters, this pedestrian-only bridge offers majestic views of the surrounding landscape overlooked by Mount Fuji.

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Kawaguchi Asama Shrine

Part of the Mount Fuji UNESCO World Heritage site, this shrine was established in 865 to appease volcanic activity. It features seven ancient cedar trees estimated to be over 1,200 years old.

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Nabedairakogen

A plateau located at the midpoint of the Shinhotaka Ropeway, featuring a visitor center, public footbaths, and nature trails through the Northern Japanese Alps.

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Shinhotaka Ropeway

The Shinhotaka Ropeway is an aerial lift system in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and is operated by Okuhi Sightseeing Development.

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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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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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Lake Shōji

Lake Shōji is one of the Fuji Five Lakes and located in the town of Fujikawaguchiko in southern Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan.

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Miho no Matsubara

Miho no Matsubara is a scenic area on the Miho Peninsula in Shimizu Ward of Shizuoka City, Japan.