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Nagoya Station
Historic Townscapes of Shikemichi
Shikemichi is a town of merchants located on the west bank of Horikawa River that goes through the castle town of Nagoya. This town was built in 1610, when the whole town of Kiyosu moved to the site with the construction of Nagoya Castle. "Shikemichi" means an about 7 meter-wide street, and the name is derived from the fact that the street's width was expanded for fire protection and for the commercial activities after an inferno occurred in 1700. Storehouses are built on the stone walls and traditional townhouses stand in a row. The landscape as we know it today was completed in the Genbun era (around 1740). It was designated as a townscape preservation area of Nagoya in 1986. See More
Shikemichi is a town of merchants located on the west bank of Horikawa River that goes through the castle town of Nagoya. This to…See More
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Northern Area
Hitsuji Shrine
The name of the shrine, Hitsuji Jinja is derived from a historical connection to a person called Hitsuji Taif), who was the lord of the Hitsuji clan. According to the inscriptions on the "Tago-hi" monument in Yoshii Town, Tano District, Gunma Prefecture (now part of Takasaki City, Yoshii Town), Hitsuji Taifu used to stop at a residence in this area (currently located in Nagoya City, Kita Ward, Tsuji-cho) during his journey to the capital in Nara. The people of this land wished for peaceful living, and thus, Hitsuji Taifu enshrined the deity of fire, leading to the shrine being called Hitsuji Jinja - the shrine where Hitsuji Taifu prayed for tranquility in people's hearts. The location of Tsuji-cho, where the shrine is situated, is described in the historical document of Owari Province as "Now, the village is called Tsuji, but it used to be known as 'Hinotsuji,' referring to its ass… See More
The name of the shrine, Hitsuji Jinja is derived from a historical connection to a person called Hitsuji Taif), who was the lor…See More
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Northern Area
Historic Townscapes of Nakaotai
This town was built along the Iwakura Kaido highway, which bustled with life as vegetables were brought from Iwakura to the Fresh Produce Wholesale Market of Biwajima. Townhouses and storehouses remain to this day, and you can feel the history of the highway. See More
This town was built along the Iwakura Kaido highway, which bustled with life as vegetables were brought from Iwakura to the Fresh…See More
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Eastern Area
Townscapes of Shirakabe, Chikaramachi, and Shinokimachi
Area retains the layout of samurai residences from the Edo period, creating a picturesque townscape characterized by gates, walls, and lush trees. This beautiful townscape also includes well-preserved pre-war modern architecture, forming a harmonious blend of traditional mansion scenery and outstanding architecture from the pre-war era. See More
Area retains the layout of samurai residences from the Edo period, creating a picturesque townscape characterized by gates, walls…See More
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Southern Area
Arimatsu Dashi Float Hall
The hall displays three floats of Arimatsu (Hoteisha, Karakosha, and Jingukogosha) alternately, one each year, and introduces the area's festival culture. Just as the townscape has kept its calm Edo period charm over the last 400 years since the Keicho era, these floats are also important historical artifacts that are still in use today. Anyone can participate in pulling the floats during the annual fall festival on the first Sunday of October. Please come and visit! See More
The hall displays three floats of Arimatsu (Hoteisha, Karakosha, and Jingukogosha) alternately, one each year, and introduces the…See More
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Southern Area
Oka Family Residence (Arimatsu)
A designated cultural property of Nagoya. Important townscape building. Built in late Edo period, Okatei is a building in which substantial architectural style is well preserved and it is the biggest residence in Arimatsu. The residence consists of a main house, a workplace and two warehouses. Its well-preserved architectural styles include renjikoshi, a kind of lattice window; namakokabe, a wall with square tiles jointed with raised plaster; mushikomado, a type of window containing an insect cage-like lattice; and nurigome-zukuri, a process used to build a fire-resistant wall. The wave-shaped fire-resistant plaster wall under eaves is a prominent feature of the house. See More
A designated cultural property of Nagoya. Important townscape building. Built in late Edo period, Okatei is a building in which s…See More
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Southern Area
Kozuka Family Residence (Arimatsu)
A designated cultural property of Nagoya. Important townscape building. The House of Kozuka was built after the great fire of Tenmei occurred in Nagoya in 1784. The house consists of one main house, two storehouses, and one tea ceremony room. The following architectural styles are remarkably well preserved: renjikoshi, a kind of lattice window; namakokabe, a wall with square tiles jointed with raised plaster; mushikomado, a type of window containing lattice like an insect cage; nurigome-zukuri, a process used to build a fire-resistant wall; and udatsu, a short pillar set on a beam to support a ridgepole. A ring to tie horses that remains on the outer pillar recalls to mind the old days. See More
A designated cultural property of Nagoya. Important townscape building. The House of Kozuka was built after the great fire of Ten…See More
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Southern Area
Historic Townscapes of Arimatsu
The village was established in 1608 between the post towns of Chiryu and Narumi on the Old Tokaido Road, through encouragement by the ruling clan. The traditional Arimatsu-shibori tie-dyeing of this area is said to have been invented by the first immigrant to the village, Takeda Shokuro, and the village prospered along with the tie-dyeing industry. Arimatsu lies along about 800 gently bending meters of the Tokaido Road. The townscape's relatively relaxed atmosphere has been preserved, with many wide-plot tie-dyeing stores, gates, and fences. See More
The village was established in 1608 between the post towns of Chiryu and Narumi on the Old Tokaido Road, through encouragement by…See More
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Outside of Nagoya
Ghibli Park
Ghibli Park was established inside Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park) to illustrate the beloved works of Studio Ghibli. The park is made up of five different areas, with the first phase opening Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, the Hill of Youth, and Dondoko Forest to the public in November 2022. The second phase opened Mononoke Village in fall of 2023 and the Valley of Witches is planned for March 2024. Take walk through forests and paths leading you right into the world of Studio Ghibli. See More
Ghibli Park was established inside Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park) to illustrate the beloved works of Studio G…See More