Nagoya Parks & Recreation

Nagoya’s recreational landscape spans traditional Edo-period gardens like Tokugawa Garden and modern urban hubs like Oasis 21. The selection includes the Little World Museum of Man, an open-air museum showcasing global architecture, and Morikoro Park, the 190-hectare site of the 2005 World Expo and Ghibli Park. Nature-focused sites feature the cherry blossoms of Tsuruma Park, the autumn maple foliage of Korankei valley, and hiking trails leading to panoramic viewpoints at Mount Igi and Myojinyama.

Nagoya Parks & Recreation — Harita

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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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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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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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Meijō Park

The so called Nagoya Castle Park is full of flowers and it is especially famous for the beautiful sight of blooming wisterias and cherry…

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Tsuruma Park

A fusion of the elements of Japanese and Western gardens. Try to visit it in April when all the cherry trees blossom - it is increadibly…

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Hisaya Ōdōri Park

The Hisaya-ōdōri Park is located in Sakae, Nagoya, in central Japan.

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Nagoya Agricultural Center

The Nagoya Agricultural Center is located in Tenpaku Ward in the city of Nagoya, central Japan.

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Little World Museum of Man

The Little World Museum of Man is an open-air museum and amusement park near Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

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Shirakawa Park

A lovely park located in the center of Nagoya. Flowers, fountains, sculptures, public events - this park has it all!

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Nihon Monkey Park

An amusement park in Inuyama featuring more than 30 rides and an integrated zoo focused on primate species from around the world.

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Morikoro Park

The 190-hectare site of the 2005 World Expo, now featuring expansive lawns, a year-round skating rink, and the themed attractions of Ghibli Park.

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Noritake Garden

The Noritake Garden is located in the city of Nagoya in central Japan, founded in 2001.

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香嵐渓

A valley along the Tomoe River famous for its 4,000 maple trees, which attract visitors for autumn leaf viewing in November.

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明神山山頂

A mountain summit providing panoramic views of the Aichi countryside, accessible via established hiking routes.

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Mount Igi

A 173-meter peak known as 'Yugure Fuji' that offers hiking trails and views overlooking the Kiso River and Inuyama Castle.