SHIZUOKA AICHI MIE <G7 Ise-Shima Summit> Oigawa Railway Steam Locomotives 1 Toyohashi Park 5 The Museum Meiji-mura 9 Toyota Commemorative Museum of 13 Ise Grand Shrine 17 Toba 20 Shima (Kashikojima Island) 23 These steam locomotives, which ran in the This public park houses the remains of An outdoor museum which enables visitors to 1920s and 1930s, are still in fully working Yoshida Castle, which was built in the 16th experience old buildings and modes of Industry and Technology order. These stations which evoke the spirit century, other cultural institutions such as transport, mainly from the Meiji Period The Toyota Group has preserved the site of the of the period, the rivers and tea plantations the Toyohashi City Museum of Art and (1868–1912), as well as beef hot-pot and other former main plant of Toyoda Automatic Loom the trains roll past, and the dramatic History, and sports facilities. The tramway, aspects of the culinary culture of the times. The Works as part of its industrial heritage, and has mountain scenery have appeared in many which runs through the environs of the park museum grounds, one of the largest in Japan, reopened it as a commemorative museum. The TV dramas and movies. is a symbol of Toyohashi. houses more than sixty buildings from around museum, which features textile machinery and ACCESS A 5-minute walk from Toyohashikoen-mae Station on the Toyohashi Railway tramline Japan and beyond, 12 of which are designated automobiles developed by the Toyota Group, ACCESS Runs from Shin-Kanaya Station to Senzu on the Oigawa Railway ACCESS A 20-minute bus journey from as Important Cultural Properties of Japan, presents the history of industry and technology http://www.oigawa-railway.co.jp/pdf/oigawa_rail_eng.pdf Inuyama Station on the Nagoya Railroad which were dismantled and moved here. These in easy to understand displays that enable 6 (Meitetsu) include the Sapporo Telephone Exchange from visitors to enjoy learning about the importance Mt. Zao Observation Platform http://www.meijimura.com/english/ Hokkaido and St. John’s Church from Kyoto. of manufacturing. ACCESS A 3-minute walk from Sako Station on the Meitetsu Line Sumata Gorge 2 An observation platform with a 360-degree http://www.tcmit.org/english/ panorama from Mikawa Bay to the Chita Known as the last hidden gem of the Ooi Peninsula, and to Mount Fuji on a clear day. 10 Chubu Centrair International Airport Image courtesy of Iseshima Tourism & Convention Organization River, this area is especially spectacular Perfect for a hike during the day, or for one Osu Shopping Arcade 14 when bedecked in the fresh greenery of of Japan’s top night views after dark. This airport is on an artificial island in Ise Familiar as “O-Ise-san” or “Dai-jingu-san,” the Ise Grand Shrine complex consists of a Toba and Shima are rich in coastal tourist attractions: Ago Bay famous for pearl The Ise-Shima Peninsula, the entirety of which is designated a part of the Ise-Shima spring or the blazing foliage of the autumn. Bay. Easily accessible from central Nagoya, Nagoya’s Osu Shopping Arcade originally grew total of 125 shrines, the most important of which are the Naiku (the Koutai Shrine or culturing, Meoto Iwa – the “wedded rocks” in Futamigaura, or a cruise to the National Park, is loved by visitors for its delicious seafood and beautiful vistas. At the Highlights are the hot spring waters, said to it is an aviation gateway which connects the from being a temple township on the outskirts inner sanctuary) where Amaterasu Omikami, the ancestral kami (goddess) of the aquarium. Major sights such as Shima Spain Village, with its multitude of attractions shore is a classic example of a ria coast, and within the beauty and calm of nature contain ingredients which make the skin ACCESS A 50-minute combined bus journey and walk from Mikawa Tahara Station on the entire Chubu region with the world. Special of Osu Kannon Temple. Imperial Family, is worshiped, and the Geku (the Toyouke Shrine or outer sanctuary) on a Spanish theme, Daiozaki and the Kirigaki Observatory with their spectacular sea reside people who make a living from fishing and pearl cultivation. In recent years, beautiful, and the 90-meter high, 8-meter Toyohashi Railway guided tours enable visitors to see highlights Here you will find shops selling everything from where Toyouke Omikami, the kami of food, clothing and shelter, is worshiped. The views, and Gokasho Bay are perfect for families and couples, and don’t forget the resort hotels, a theme park, and hot springs have sprung up, drawing large numbers Image courtesy of Hamamatsu Visitors and long “dream suspension bridge” which gives of the terminal and places which cannot computers to vintage clothing and gourmet custom is to proceed from the outer sanctuary to the inner sanctuary. After visiting the spiny lobsters, abalone, oysters and other wonderful seafood! of tourists to this resort area. Convention Bureau stunning views of the entire gorge. Image courtesy of Central Japan International normally be entered such as the runway. food products. Constantly bustling with activity, inner sanctuary, wander through the townscapes of Oharai-Machi and Okage- ACCESS Adjacent to Toba Station and Kashikojima Station, respectively, on the Kintetsu Railway ACCESS Kashikojima Station on the Kintetsu Railway ACCESS A 40-minute bus journey from Senzu Station on the Oigawa Railway 7 Airport Co., Ltd. Segway exploration tours are also available. this district is considered Japan’s number one Yokocho and enjoy the traditional shops and inns. Inuyama Castle shopping arcade. ACCESS Adjacent to Central Japan International Airport Station on the Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) ACCESS A 5-minute walk from Iseshi Station on the Kintetsu Railway (Geku outer sanctuary) Built in 1537 by Oda Nobuyasu, an uncle of http://www.centrair.jp/en/ ACCESS At Kanayama Station on the Meitetsu Line, transfer to the Meijo Line and travel Adjacent to Naiku-mae bus stop, by bus from Ujiyamada Station on the Kintetsu Railway 21 24 clockwise to Kamimaezu Station http://www.isejingu.or.jp/foreign/index.html Toba Aquarium Kashikojima España Cruise Hamamatsu & Lake Hamana 3 Oda Nobunaga. It is said that Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who entered Inuyama Castle This is one of Japan’s largest aquariums, A 50-minute cruise aboard the Esperanza, Go for a pleasure boat cruise on Lake during the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute, 11 boasting 1,200 species housed in 12 different a Spanish-style sightseeing vessel. Enjoy Hamana, which stretches to the west of Nagoya Castle 15 18 fought in 1584 against Tokugawa Ieyasu Hatcho Miso no Sato Museum Okage Yokocho zones that reproduce natural environments. beautiful views of the ria coast and the Hamamatsu City, and try some eel, a who had taken up positions in Komakiyama Built in 1612 by Tokugawa Yoshinao, son of The most interesting animal here has to be the many large and small islands dotting the Hatcho miso has been made in Aichi specialty of the region. Hamamatsu Castle, Castle. Designated as a National Treasure, Tokugawa Ieyasu, as a daimyo’s castle. One Found in the middle of the townscape that dugong, which is at risk of extinction and waters. Prefecture’s Okazaki City for centuries. former seat of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the the view from Japan’s oldest surviving of the three most impressive castles in Japan, grew just outside the Naiku (inner shrine) at thought to be the marine mammal that inspired Two miso makers continue to produce Hatcho founder of the Edo Shogunate, is a popular wooden castle keep is spectacular. the others being Himeji and Kumamoto, it is Ise Jingu, buildings from the Edo and Meiji old tales of mermaids. Come and see our spot for cherry blossom viewing. designated as a special national historical miso with traditional techniques. Periods have been relocated and ACCESS A 2-minute walk from Kashikojima Station on the Kintetsu Railway ACCESS A 15-minute walk from Inuyama Station on the Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) ACCESS A 10-minute walk from Toba cheerful sea otters and capibaras, and enjoy site. The golden dolphins on the roof of the This museum of traditional miso-making reproduced at Okage Yokocho. It is a Station on the Kintetsu Railway exciting shows by our seals and walruses! main keep are symbols of Nagoya. features actual miso production using gigantic ACCESS A 40-minute bus journey from Shin-Hamamatsu Station on the Enshu Railway (Lake popular tourist spot for sampling local treats http://www.aquarium.co.jp/foreign_language/english/english-pdf.pdf pots and tubs. Hamana Pleasure Boats, Kanzanji Harbor) 8 ACCESS A 15-minute walk from Higashi Ote Station on the Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) and shopping for traditional souvenirs. 25 Atsuta Shrine http://www.nagoyajo.city.nagoya.jp/13_english/index.html Shima Spain Village ACCESS A 3-minute walk from Okazakikoen-mae Station on the Meitetsu Line Sitting majestically in the Atsuta no Mori ACCESS A 1-minute walk from Jingukaikan-mae Bus Stop (board bus at Kintetsu Ujiyamada Station) 22 A theme park that recreates 4 Iga the exotic and passionate Mount Ryugu, Gansuiji Temple sacred grove in the southern part of Nagoya 12 City, this shrine, popularly referred to as Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium 16 It is said that ninja covert mercenaries were atmosphere of a Spanish town. An ancient temple built in 725 by Gyoki, an Pottery Footpath Filled with captivating rides, “Atsuta-sama” or “Miya (The Shrine)” is Open since 1992, a total of 50,000 specimens, 19 active in Iga during the Sengoku Period, eminent monk. Associated with fertility and Freight Railway Museum entertainment, restaurants, and visited by around 6.5 million people every of 500 different species, are on display, making A walking circuit in the city of Tokoname, home and many ninja-related temples and safe childbirth, peace and prosperity in the Opened in 2003 to mark the 130th shops to please children and year.