Aichi stretches inland from the Pacific Ocean waters of Mikawa Bay to Nobi Plains’ lush countryside. Between find lively cities, coastal towns, centuries-old architectural masterpieces and sacred spiritual landmarks. Discover attractions celebrating Aichi’s importance as a center for Japanese automobile, ceramic and textile industries.
Nagoya is one of Japan’s largest cities, the one-time home of the lords of Owari. Start in Naka Ward for the Edo-era Nagoya Castle, city views from Nagoya TV Tower and the dining and nightlife scene of Sakae.
Nishi Ward has great shopping and museums, including the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and Craft Center and Noritake Museum. Discover family-friendly entertainment, such as Legoland Japan Resort and the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium at the harbor.
Travel to Inuyama, where Sengoku-era Inuyama Castle overlooks the city and mountains. Visit the 17th-century Jo-an teahouse in Urakuen Garden. Museum Meiji-Mura has replica houses from the late 1800 Meiji period.
In Okazaki, Okazaki Park houses Okazaki Castle, the birthplace of shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. See 800 cherry trees blossoming here. Follow trails to Mount Hongü’s summit in Toyokawa. Enjoy scenic walks at the Korankei gorge of Toyota. Tour a car manufacturing plant at Toyota Kaikan Museum and attend international soccer and rugby matches at Toyota Stadium.
The Chita Peninsula juts out into glistening Ise Bay. Brick chimneys, kilns, ceramic workshops and galleries line the Tokoname Pottery Footpath. Learn about a celebrated children’s author at Handa’s Nankichi Niimi Memorial Museum. Dine on blowfish and octopus after playing at Himakajima Island’s beaches.
Facing Mikawa Bay, Gamagori attracts visitors with onsens as well as special bamboo trees on Takeshima Island. Enjoy waterfront dining, chic retail and a fairground at Laguna Ten Bosch. In Toyohashi, don’t miss Yoshida Castle, the Imo Bog wetlands and the Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park.
Travel by car or train to Aichi in several hours from Kyoto or Tokyo. Fly to Chubu Centrair International Airport near Handa from major domestic, Asian and European cities.
