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Japan Spinning Top Museum
A long time ago, an indispensable children's game was the spinning top. Not only in Japan but from all over the world, 20,000 spinning tops are collected here. The toys sold at dagasiya (old-fashioned penny candy stores) and traditional toys of the world are also exhibited. In addition, visitors can learn how to play with the spinning tops. See More
A long time ago, an indispensable children's game was the spinning top. Not only in Japan but from all over the world, 20,000 spi…See More
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Birding Hots Spot Fujimae Tideland
Nagoya City Wild Bird Watching Building: Where you can see migrating birds on the Fujimae Tidal Flat Throughout the year, more than 100 species of wild birds land at the Fujimae Tidal Flat. It is the foremost landing spot for migratory birds in the country, and is a designated Ramsar Site. The Nagoya City Wild Bird Watching Building is a place where you can watch them. You can see sandpipers and plovers in the migrating seasons in the spring and fall, and thousands of ducks and dunlins in winter. Recently, there has been an increase in sightings of ospreys (a relative of the hawk). If you're lucky, you'll get to see an osprey catch and eat a fish. See More
Nagoya City Wild Bird Watching Building: Where you can see migrating birds on the Fujimae Tidal Flat Throughout the year, more…See More
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Nagoya City Port Disaster Prevention Center
The Nagoya City Port Disaster Prevention Center is a facility where visitors can learn about disasters and disaster preparedness through various exhibits, workshops, and virtual experiences. Visitors can experience simulated earthquakes, typhoons, tsunamis, and smoke evacuation scenarios using 3D technology. The center aims to raise awareness about the realities of disasters and teach effective ways to respond and cope with emergencies. See More
The Nagoya City Port Disaster Prevention Center is a facility where visitors can learn about disasters and disaster preparedness …See More
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Nagoya Port Toriton
The nickname for the three cable-stayed bridges (Meiko Higashi-ohashi Bridge, Meiko Chuo-ohashi Bridge, and Meiko Nishi-ohashi Bridge) between the Tokai IC and Tobishima IC on the Isewangan Expressway. Among the world's largest cable-stayed ocean bridges, they are often one of the points people want to see on sightseeing boat courses. The main towers on each bridge are colored blue, white, and red respectively. They were completed on March 30, 1998, after eight years of construction. See More
The nickname for the three cable-stayed bridges (Meiko Higashi-ohashi Bridge, Meiko Chuo-ohashi Bridge, and Meiko Nishi-ohashi Br…See More
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Arakogawa Park
This is a park where you can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the year. It is located near the mouth of the Arako River and stretches along both sides of the river. The park is filled with various green demonstration gardens and open spaces, making it a lush and green place to visit. One of the highlights is the "Lavender Garden" in Arako River Park. Here, you can see purple flowers swaying in the wind and experience a subtle and pleasant fragrance. They hold a special event called the "Lavender Fair" during the blooming season. Throughout the year, the park offers other attractions too. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom in all their glory, and in autumn, various trees display their vibrant fall colors. It's a wonderful place to enjoy the changing scenery with the passing of each season. See More
This is a park where you can enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the year. It is located near the mouth of the Arako River and str…See More
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Nagoya Port Wildflower Garden - Bluebonnet
Wildflower refers to those flowering plants that create an ambience of a natural wildness. Enjoy the simple richness that these wildflowers have and get some ideas for your own garden from the variety of styles that are shown here. See More
Wildflower refers to those flowering plants that create an ambience of a natural wildness. Enjoy the simple richness that these w…See More
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Fujimae Higata
Preserving Precious Nature in a Big City The Fujimae Tidal Flat, located in the innermost part of Nagoya Port at the mouth of the Shonai, Shinkawa, and Nikko Rivers, stands as one of Japan's leading destinations for approximately 40 species of sandpipers and plovers. At one point, it faced the threat of being turned into a landfill site, however, this plan was ultimately canceled. In 2002, the site was registered as a wetland under the Ramsar Convention, earning recognition as an internationally important tidal flat. See More
Preserving Precious Nature in a Big City The Fujimae Tidal Flat, located in the innermost part of Nagoya Port at the mouth of th…See More
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Agricultural Park
Let's go! A One-Day Trip of Farming and Greenery The Toda River Greenery, spanning approximately 2.5 kilometers along both sides of the Toda River, is a vast park developed with the themes of an agricultural park which opened in the first year of Heisei (1989) to nurture the importance of agriculture and love for flowers among citizens, and health and sports village. Situated in the southwestern part of Nagoya, it is the largest park in that area. See More
Let's go! A One-Day Trip of Farming and Greenery The Toda River Greenery, spanning approximately 2.5 kilometers along both sides…See More
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Todagawa Children's Land
Let's have fun and move our bodies in nature! "Todagawa Kodomo Land" is the only "large-scale children's center" in Nagoya with a vast area of approximately 1.7 hectares. It's a popular spot for families located within the rare natural environment of the Toda River Greenery. Outdoors, there are large wooden play structures such as Tarzan ropes and net crossings (barrier-free accessible), play equipment for toddlers, a water play area, and an observation tower. Inside the main building, daily workshops using everyday materials are held. On weekends, there are parent-child cooking classes (reservation required) and various events like theater performances and concerts. Moreover, they offer plans that cater to parents as well, including workshops on infant and toddler nutrition, parenting salons, and consultations for children provided by specialized counselors in child welfare and psy… See More
Let's have fun and move our bodies in nature! "Todagawa Kodomo Land" is the only "large-scale children's center" in Nagoya with …See More
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Jetty
Next to Nagoya Port Aquarium, there's a shopping mall called JETTY. You can find different shops there for dining, buying Nagoya souvenirs, and getting aquarium souvenirs. Make sure to visit JETTY when you go to Nagoya Port Aquarium. See More
Next to Nagoya Port Aquarium, there's a shopping mall called JETTY. You can find different shops there for dining, buying Nagoya …See More
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Nagoya Port Sea Train Land
This amusement park offers various attractions, including a Ferris wheel and other thrilling rides. One of the main crowd favorites is the interactive digital gaming and immersive video experience known as "Digital ASOBU." Visitors thoroughly enjoy this unique and popular activity at the park. See More
This amusement park offers various attractions, including a Ferris wheel and other thrilling rides. One of the main crowd favorit…See More
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Fuji Antarctic Museum
An Antarctic museum where you can go on an Antarctic adventure Fuji was Japan's first icebreaker, and spent 18 years traveling between Japan and the Antarctic. It is preserved just as it was in Nagoya Port, and has been reborn as an Antarctic museum to introduce various aspects of Antarctic observation. Besides reproductions of what it was like on the ship when it was in service, the museum also introduces the beautiful landscapes of the Antarctic and the history and significance of Antarctic observation, all in a way that's easy to understand. See More
An Antarctic museum where you can go on an Antarctic adventure Fuji was Japan's first icebreaker, and spent 18 years traveling…See More
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Nagoya Maritime Museum
Have fun learning about the sea, ships, and ports A marine museum on the third and fourth floors of the Port Building, the symbol of Garden Pier. The third floor has the theme "Nagoya Port: The Number 1 Port in Japan for International Trade." It introduces the role of the port, its involvement in people's lives, its history, and more. Have fun learning about the sea, ships, and ports with genuine articles, panorama models, and a simulation that lets you experience the real-life atmosphere of the port. The exhibition room on the fourth floor has models of vessels used during the Age of Discovery and items traded on the Silk Road of the ocean. It also introduces the history of the relationship between the sea and people. See More
Have fun learning about the sea, ships, and ports A marine museum on the third and fourth floors of the Port Building, the sym…See More
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Maker's Pier
Maker's Pier is an entertainment space that makes people feel energetic and active through the act of creating, in a way that can only be experienced here! There are also around 40 different shops and restaurants. There is a water fountain show every hour that combines light, water, and music. See More
Maker's Pier is an entertainment space that makes people feel energetic and active through the act of creating, in a way that can…See More
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SEA LIFE Nagoya
SEA LIFE Nagoya is a hands-on aquarium located in the LEGOLAND® Japan Hotel, letting you "see, touch, and learn". SEA LIFE was created with the intent of sparking in children an interest in the ocean by touching its creatures and learning about their ways of life at locations in over 50 places around the world. It is divided into 11 zones with distinct themes. Going through a tunnel, you find yourself in lavishly colorful worlds such as that of the Japanese fairy tale zone of Urashima Taro's visit to the dragon's underwater palace, a zone where you proceed through a sunken ship, a tropical ocean zone with tons of rays swimming all around, a zone in which you can touch inhabitants of the sea, and more. Workshops, Ranger Mission Packs, backyard experience tours, and many hands-on programs are also available. See More
SEA LIFE Nagoya is a hands-on aquarium located in the LEGOLAND® Japan Hotel, letting you "see, touch, and learn". SEA LIFE was cr…See More
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Nagoya City Hideyoshi Kiyomasa Memorial Hall
The exhibition items are mainly related to the acts of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and items regarding the era, from the period when Toyotomi Hideyoshi served under Oda Nobunaga until when the Toyotomi Family was defeated at the Summer Battle of Osaka Castle. The exhibitions regarding warlords born in the Owari region including Kato Kiyomasa are also held. Several video programs are available to visitors. See More
The exhibition items are mainly related to the acts of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and items regarding the era, from the period when Toyot…See More
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Maeda Sokunenji (Maeda Castle Ruin)
This location is believed to be the origin of the Maeda clan. It houses the tomb of Maeda Kojuro, the former lord of Maeda Castle, along with the tombs of successive generations of the Maeda family and a monument dedicated to Maeda Village. The gate's signboard bears the name "Baionji Temple," and the area is adorned with the Maeda family crest, a plum blossom pattern (known as the plum flower in a bowl). Regarding Toshiie Maeda's origin, there are two theories: one suggests he was born at this Maeda Castle and moved to Arako Castle at the age of seven, while the other proposes that he was born and raised in Arako Castle. However, the authenticity of these theories remains uncertain. See More
This location is believed to be the origin of the Maeda clan. It houses the tomb of Maeda Kojuro, the former lord of Maeda Castle…See More
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Fujigonensha (Arako Castle)
A monument was erected on the site of Arako Castle, where Toshiie Maeda resided. Arako Castle was originally built during the Tenbun era by Toshiie's father, Toshimasa. It was a small castle with a moat, covering an area of approximately 68 meters east-west and 50 meters north-south, resembling a mansion. Toshiie became the lord of Arako Castle in the 12th year of the Eiroku period (1569) and enshrined the Fuji Gongen as the protective deity of the castle. The Deities were "Princess Konohanasakuya no kami" and "Sugawara no Michizane", who is regarded as an ancestor of the Maeda family.` See More
A monument was erected on the site of Arako Castle, where Toshiie Maeda resided. Arako Castle was originally built during the Ten…See More
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Nakamura Park
A Japanese-style park where you can enjoy the waterside Nakamura Park was established based on the Hokoku Shrine, which was established in 1885 to celebrate the birth of Taiko (retired imperial advisor) Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The park contains a Japanese style garden with a path around a central pond, mounds and trees. The park also has the Toin Tea Room, which is a fragrance garden and is known as a scenic spot for wisteria. In addition, there are Nakamura Park Culture Plaza, containing the Nagoya Hideyoshi & Kiyomasa Memorial Museum, which introduces Hideyoshi and Kato Kiyomasa, a warlord born in the Owari district, and the era in which they were actively involved; Nakamura Shogekijo (little theater); and Nakamura Library. The Taiko Festival is held at Hokoku Shrine on May 18 annually. See More
A Japanese-style park where you can enjoy the waterside Nakamura Park was established based on the Hokoku Shrine, which was es…See More
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Hokokujinja
A shrine dedicated to Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, it was founded in 1885 at its current location with the strong will of local residents, as the Edo period came to an end and the Meiji period began. See More
A shrine dedicated to Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, it was founded in 1885 at its current location with the strong will of local resid…See More