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[Aichi] A journey that connects the past and the future! Recommended spots in Aichi including Nagoya Castle and Maglev/Railway Museum
Aichi Prefecture is the fourth most populous prefecture after Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Osaka. Nagoya City has the largest population in the Chubu region, and is the central city in the region.It is popular as a cultural town with a variety of charms, with many castles still standing, such as Okazaki Cas...
Recommended sightseeing spots in Aichi
Aichi Prefecture, located in the central part of the Japanese archipelago, is the fourth most populous prefecture after Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Osaka.
Nagoya City has the largest population in the Chubu region, and is the central city in the region. Many castles, including Okazaki Castle and Nagoya Castle, still exist, and it is popular as a cultural town with a variety of charms.
In this article, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Aichi Prefecture that you should visit and recommended rental cars that can be rented in the area.
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
The Port of Nagoya Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in Japan, located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture.
This aquarium is full of highlights from the oceans around the world, where you will be greeted by 50,000 creatures from around 500 species, including killer whales and emperor penguins that can only be seen here in Japan, and dolphin performances held in Japan's largest pool. .
Nagoya Castle
"Nagoya Castle" was built in 1615. Nagoya Castle, famous for the golden shachi on the roof of its castle tower, was designated as the first national treasure in 1930.
Unfortunately, many of the buildings were destroyed by air raids in 1945. After that, the castle tower was rebuilt in 1959 with large donations from citizens, and the Honmaru Palace was restored in 2018 based on the abundant historical materials left behind.
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology conveys the evolution of textile machinery and automobile technology through dynamic exhibits and a variety of demonstrations.
At the ``Automotive Pavilion,'' you can see machinery on display and demonstrations by operators in the vast 7,900-square-meter interior.
There is also a Technoland where you can have fun while feeling the principles of manufacturing, a library, shops, and restaurants, making it a facility that even small children can enjoy all day long.
Maglev/Railway Hall
"Maglev/Railway Museum" opened on March 14, 2011 at Kinjofuto, Minato Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. As a place where you can encounter "dreams and memories," we exhibit 39 actual vehicles, mainly the Tokaido Shinkansen, but also steam locomotives, conventional trains, and superconducting maglev trains, and introduce advances in high-speed railway technology.
There is also a Shinkansen driving simulator and a simulated experience of traveling at 500km/h on a linear train, making it an exciting facility for parents and children alike.
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