5 Attractions in Aichi worth your time
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Aichi Prefecture offers a diverse array of attractions, from the historic Japanese Nutmeg of Nagoya Castle to the modern Twin Arch 138. Visitors can find a mix of cultural sites and contemporary landmarks.
Aichi has 5 attractions on Japan Gems. Below are the 5 we can tell you the most about — each one written up in English from Japanese sources, with what to see and how to get there. See all attractions in Aichi.
01
Heiwa Park Aqua Tower
AICHI · ATTRACTION 平和公園アクアタワー
This water and observation tower offers panoramic views of Nagoya's mountains.
What it is
- A water tower and observation tower.
- Established in 2002.
- Part of the Heiwa Park Water Distribution Plant.
- Ensures water pressure for elevated areas.
What to see
- Observation room about 40 meters above ground.
- Tank with a capacity of 600 cubic meters.
- Views of mountains to the east and west.
When to go
- Open on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- Also open on Vernal Equinox Day and August 8th.
- Closed during year-end and New Year holidays.
- Address
- 愛知県名古屋市千種区平和公園1丁目 Map
- Official site
- www.water.city.nagoya.jp
02
Higashiyama Sky Tower
AICHI · ATTRACTION 東山スカイタワー
See Nagoya from above at this 134-meter observation tower, especially beautiful at night.
What it is
- An observation tower, 134 meters tall.
- Opened in 1989.
- Serves as a disaster prevention radio relay station.
- Official name is Higashiyama Park Observation Tower.
What to see
- Observation room is 100 meters above ground.
- Enjoy views from a tower on an 80-meter hill.
- Recognized as a Japan Night View Heritage.
- Listed among the Top 100 Night Views.
- See the tower's mascot character, Noppy.
When to go
- Go at night for the best views.
- Address
- 愛知県名古屋市千種区田代町字瓶杁1-8 Map
- Official site
- www.higashiyamaskytower.jp
03
Japanese Nutmeg of Nagoya Castle
AICHI · ATTRACTION 名古屋城のカヤ
See one of Japan's largest nutmeg trees, a 600-year-old survivor of war.
What it is
- A Japanese nutmeg tree at Nagoya Castle.
- Designated a National Natural Monument in 1932.
- One of Japan's largest Japanese nutmeg trees.
- Estimated to be over 600 years old.
What to see
- A female Japanese nutmeg tree.
- Height of 15 meters and trunk girth of 8.1 meters.
- Evidence of burning from the 1945 Nagoya air raid.
- The only nationally designated natural monument in Nagoya City.
04
Twin Arch 138
AICHI · ATTRACTION ツインアーチ138
Twin Arch 138 is a unique arch-style observation tower with city views and evening illuminations.
What it is
- An observation tower, 138 meters tall.
- Located within 138 Tower Park.
- Second tallest arch-style tower after Gateway Arch.
- Consists of two arches, 138 and 128 meters tall.
What to see
- Observation deck at 100 meters above ground.
- Restaurant and exhibition space on the deck.
- Tower lit up from sunset until around 9 PM.
- Light-up color changes based on weather forecast.
- Official site
- www.kisosansenkoen.jp
05
Shinmeisha no Oshii
AICHI · ATTRACTION 神明社の大シイ
See a 1000-year-old chinquapin tree, a designated natural monument, that survived a typhoon.
What it is
- A large chinquapin tree, over 1000 years old.
- Designated a national natural monument in 1932.
- Stands in front of Shinmeisha Shrine's worship hall.
What to see
- The chinquapin tree, once Aichi Prefecture's largest.
- Observe the tree's regrowth after typhoon damage.
- See its large, oval-shaped fruit.