Experience the culture of the shogun and daimyo at Nagoya Castle and the Tokugawa Art Museum
Nagoya Castle was built in 1615 as part of Tokugawa Ieyasu's unification of Japan during the Edo period. All of Nagoya Castle except for the stone walls was burned down in an air raid during World War II. The castle tower was rebuilt in 1959, and the Honmaru Palace was restored in 2018.Although it is […]
Walking around Arimatsu's streets and experiencing tie-dyeing
Arimatsu, Nagoya, is famous for its tie-dye textiles. Cotton fabric is dyed with indigo, and the patterns change depending on how the threads are knotted. This traditional craft of the Arimatsu and Narumi districts of Nagoya is extremely time-consuming and labor-intensive, as every step is done by hand. Arimatsu shibori is unique in that each […]
Walking around Atsuta Shrine, Hitsumabushi lunch and Osu shopping street
Atsuta ShrineAtsuta Shrine is a large shrine nestled in the forest, with its approximately 20,000-square-meter grounds shaded by a large camphor tree over 1,000 years old.The Treasure Museum within the shrine grounds houses and displays over 6,000 offerings from the Imperial family and worshippers from across Japan, telling the history of worship. Additionally, the Kusanagi […]
Inuyama Castle and Urakuen Garden, and watch cormorant fishing on the Kiso River.
Inuyama CastleInuyama Castle, a Japanese castle designated as a National Treasure, was built in 1549. Visitors can climb the castle's oldest remaining keep, offering panoramic views of the Kiso River and surrounding area.The castle also houses historical documents and exhibits, allowing visitors to learn about the castle's history. Urakuen GardenUrakuen Garden is a Japanese garden […]
Genzaka Sake Brewery and Japanese Cuisine 5-Hour Tour
Gensaka Sake BreweryLocated in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Gensaka Sake Brewery continues to brew sake using traditional methods. Crafted with care using high-quality locally grown rice and pure water, their sake is popular not only with locals but also with international tourists, some of whom travel all the way to Ise just to see the […]