Things to do in Aichi

Aichi Prefecture offers many temples and shrines, including Torin-ji Temple and Kashima Shrine. Visitors can find a mix of cultural sites and parks across the prefecture.

Meijō Park

Meijō Park

Meijō Park is a large urban park in Nagoya, offering castle views and seasonal flowers.

Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts

AICHI · MUSEUM

This museum, now closed, once showcased art borrowed from Boston's MFA.

Nagoya Agricultural Center

Nagoya Agricultural Center

See farm animals, diverse plants, and a large plum grove at this free agricultural center.

Nagoya Port Drawbridge

Nagoya Port Drawbridge

Japan's oldest existing bascule bridge, a 1927 industrial landmark preserved in a permanently ra...

Shukō-ji Temple

Shukō-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Shukō-ji Temple is a historic Shinshu temple with unique architecture and family graves.

Honyō-ji Temple

Honyō-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

A Nichiren Buddhist temple in Nagoya housing the historical grave sites of Higuchi Koko and Miya...

Zuiō-in Temple

Zuiō-in Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Zuiō-in Temple is a historic Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple known for its lotus flowers.

Chōden-ji Temple

Chōden-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Choden-ji is a historic Nichiren-shu temple in Nagoya, founded in 1656.

Nomazaki Lighthouse

Nomazaki Lighthouse

Aichi's oldest lighthouse is a historic concrete tower featuring romantic monuments and scenic v...

Noritake Garden

Noritake Garden

AICHI · MUSEUM

Noritake Garden is a ceramics factory turned park and museum, showcasing industrial heritage.

Tsushima Shrine

Tsushima Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Tsushima Shrine, founded in 540 AD, is a major shrine dedicated to Takehaya Susanoo-no-Mikoto.

Masumida Shrine

Masumida Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Masumida Shrine is a historic provincial shrine with important cultural properties.

Nunoike Church

Nunoike Church

AICHI · TEMPLE

Nagoya's Catholic cathedral, a Gothic landmark with impressive spires and stained glass.

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

Japan's largest aquarium, home to belugas and orcas, offers unique marine life experiences.

Hisaya Ōdori Garden Flarie

Hisaya Ōdori Garden Flarie

A modern, redeveloped garden park in Nagoya with diverse outdoor and indoor gardens.

Gyōja-ji Temple

Gyōja-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Gyōja-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Zen temple with a beautiful main hall and cherry trees.

Asahi Shrine

Asahi Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Asahi Shrine in Nagoya, a historic site rebuilt after WWII, offers a glimpse into local religiou...

Shōnai Greens

Shōnai Greens

Shōnai Greens is a large park in Nagoya with diverse facilities for recreation and relaxation.

Zuiun-ji Temple

Zuiun-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Zuiun-ji Temple is a historic Rinzai Buddhist temple rebuilt multiple times over centuries.

Ama City Jimokuji Historical Museum

Ama City Jimokuji Historical Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore Ama City's history and cultural treasures at this free museum.

Zuiryu-ji Temple (Toyota)

Zuiryu-ji Temple (Toyota)

AICHI · TEMPLE

Visit Zuiryu-ji Temple to see a historic Zen temple and its ancient weeping cherry tree.

Tokugawa Garden

Tokugawa Garden

AICHI · GARDEN

A historic Daimyo garden in Nagoya, rebuilt to offer scenic beauty and cultural insights.

Toyohashi City Museum of Art and History

Toyohashi City Museum of Art and History

AICHI · MUSEUM

A renovated museum in Toyohashi Park, featuring art and local history exhibits.

Toyogawa Bridge

Toyogawa Bridge

A 2.8-kilometer road bridge over the Toyo River offering views of Mikawa Bay for travelers drivi...

Toyota Automobile Museum

Toyota Automobile Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

See global automotive history and Toyota's legacy, with many cars in working condition.

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore Toyota's origins in textiles and its automotive future at this engaging museum.

Rinsho-ji Temple

Rinsho-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Rinsho-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple with a rare Kannon Bodhisattva and a historic temple bell.

Tsukiji Shrine

Tsukiji Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Tsukiji Shrine is a guardian shrine of Nagoya Port, offering a glimpse into local spiritual life...

Tsuruma Park

Tsuruma Park

Nagoya's first park, Tsuruma offers diverse gardens and cherry blossoms, a refreshing stop.

Jigen-ji Temple

Jigen-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Jigen-ji Temple is a historic Obaku Zen temple with unique architecture and important statues.

Sakashita Shrine

Sakashita Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Sakashita Shrine is a local shrine in Kasugai City with seasonal festivals and historic stone la...

Kasugai City Folk Museum

Kasugai City Folk Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore a historic 19th-century residence, once a resting place for Emperor Meiji, now a local f...

Toyokawa Susanoo Shrine

Toyokawa Susanoo Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, notable for its long history and cultural propert...

Anjo Tanabata Shrine

Anjo Tanabata Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

A unique shrine in Anjo City dedicated to Tanabata deities, perfect for making wishes.

Norazunomori Shrine

Norazunomori Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Norazunomori Shrine is an ancient site dedicated to Oyamakui no Mikoto, known for its unique Yud...

Miyoshi City History and Folklore Museum

Miyoshi City History and Folklore Museum

AICHI · MUSEUM

Explore Miyoshi City's history and folklore for free, including ancient kilns and local festival...

Shomyo-ji Temple (Hekinan)

Shomyo-ji Temple (Hekinan)

AICHI · TEMPLE

Shomyo-ji Temple is a historic Jishu sect temple with important cultural properties.

Suemori Castle

Suemori Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Suemori Castle ruins, a historic flatland castle from 1548, for a glimpse into samurai h...

Inahashi Hachiman Shrine

Inahashi Hachiman Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Inahashi Hachiman Shrine is a historic site dedicated to safe childbirth, featuring unique natur...

Yoshida Castle

Yoshida Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Yoshida Castle, a historic site in Toyohashi, offers a glimpse into Japan's feudal past.

Noda Castle

Noda Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore the ruins of Noda Castle, a 16th-century fortress with historical significance.

Nirengi Castle

Nirengi Castle

AICHI · CASTLE

Explore Nirengi Castle ruins, a Sengoku-period site, now a park, for a glimpse into samurai hist...

Konagasō Pottery Kiln ruins

Konagasō Pottery Kiln ruins

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore the preserved remains of a historic pottery kiln, a national historic site in Seto City.

Maiki temple ruins

Maiki temple ruins

AICHI · TEMPLE

Explore ancient temple ruins from the Nara period, featuring unique foundation stones and excava...

Susenoja cave

Susenoja cave

AICHI · HISTORIC SITE

Explore a 70-meter deep limestone cave, a rare Jomon period dwelling site.

Kōsen-ji Temple

Kōsen-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Kosenji Temple, a historic site, houses a unique wooden Buddha statue within another.

Furuhashi Retrospective Exhibition Center

Furuhashi Retrospective Exhibition Center

AICHI · MUSEUM

This museum, a former sake brewery, preserves local art and tools.

Hōon-ji

Hōon-ji

AICHI · TEMPLE

Hōon-ji is a historic Sōtō Zen temple, part of the Chita 88 Sacred Places.

Jugen-ji Temple

Jugen-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Jugen-ji is a historic Nichiren-shu temple in Nagoya, rebuilt after war damage.

Daihō-ji Temple

Daihō-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

A historic Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1426, offering a glimpse into Nagoya's early 17th...

Nyoi-ji Temple

Nyoi-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Nyoi-ji is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple founded in 1219, offering a glimpse into Japan's relig...

Myōshō-ji Temple

Myōshō-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Myōshō-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren Buddhist temple with a gate from the Kamakura period.

An'yō-in Temple

An'yō-in Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

An'yō-in Temple is a historic Shingon temple with a unique three-deity statue.

Heisen-ji

Heisen-ji

AICHI · TEMPLE

Heisen-ji is an ancient Tendai temple with important statues, founded in 830.

Arimatsu Tenman-sha

Arimatsu Tenman-sha

AICHI · SHRINE

This Shinto shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, is known for its historic festival float...

Asao-sha Shrine

Asao-sha Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Asao-sha Shrine is an ancient shrine on a hill, worth visiting for its historical significance.

Muraki Shrine

Muraki Shrine

AICHI · SHRINE

Muraki Shrine is a historic site in Aichi Prefecture, known for its autumn festival.

Rinshō-ji Temple

Rinshō-ji Temple

AICHI · TEMPLE

Rinshoji Temple is a historic Zen temple, rebuilt after a fire, offering a glimpse into Japanese...

Hoko-ji Temple (Hamanasa, Ama)

Hoko-ji Temple (Hamanasa, Ama)

AICHI · TEMPLE

Hoko-ji Temple is a historic Jodo Shinshu temple with a notable Amitabha Nyorai statue.

Hokke-ji Temple (Nagoya)

Hokke-ji Temple (Nagoya)

AICHI · TEMPLE

Hokke-ji Temple is a historic Nichiren temple in Nagoya, founded in 1490 for the Oda clan.

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