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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Established 100 years after the birth of Toyota Motor’s founder, the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology strives to inspire visitors and share the company’s belief in the importanc...