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  • October 27, 2017

    Hakone Shrine

    While many if not most people would not recgonise an image of the main complex, the Hakone Shrine is well-known for the iconic sight of its large red ‘torii’ gate sitting in the waters of Ashinoko (A...
  • October 27, 2017

    Hakone Tokaido Checkpoint

    Visitors interested in Japanese history are certain to have heard of the ‘Gokaido’ – five highways that connected Tokyo – then called Edo – and Kyoto during the Edo Period (1603-1868). Of those five,...
  • October 23, 2017

    Hakone Venetian Glass Museum

    Also referred to as the ‘Hakone Glass no Mori’, the museum showcases Venetian glassware dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. Over one hundred pieces in total – including some more modern glassware...
  • October 18, 2017

    Nagoya Castle

    Nagoya Castle was once the heart of the city and region. Constructed by Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, the castle was topped with golden “shachihoko” (tiger fish) and boasted the largest floor space of an...
  • October 20, 2017

    Suntory Hakushu Distillery

    Established in 1973, the pristine water flowing from the mountains are ideal for producing whiskey and since its opening, Hakushu has won numerous international awards. The distillery is set within e...
  • October 17, 2017

    Atsuta Jingu

    Atsuta Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Shintoism. The shrine was founded to house the legendary sword, Kusanagi no Tsurugi—one of the three imperial regalia along with the sacred mirro...
  • October 16, 2017

    Tokugawa Art Museum & Tokugawa Garden

    The Tokugawa Art Museum exhibits over 12,000 items once owned by the Owari clan—one of three branches of the ruling Togukawa family during the Edo Period. The Owari controlled Nagoya, one of the weal...
  • October 15, 2017

    SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

    An exciting museum for kids and train lovers alike, the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park showcases the history and technological ingenuity of the Central Japan Railways Company. A collection of 39 train car...
  • October 5, 2017

    Legoland Japan

    Opened in 2017, Legoland Japan has quickly established itself as one of Nagoya’s most family friendly attractions. Primarily aimed at children, there’s enough in the park to keep adults entertained i...