Introduction The Power Museum was built by Chubu Electric Power Company and showcases various facilities related to electricity. Visitors can enjoy both entertainment and education here. In addition to exhibition halls, the Power Museum also houses a concert hall and conference facilities. Japan, Nagoya…
Introduction The renowned Toyota Group rose to prominence in Nagoya, and the Industrial Technology Museum documents Toyota’s journey to success. The museum features textile machinery, automobiles, and other industrial equipment. It also houses a visual library. Nagoya, Japan…
Introduction Shirotori Garden is located near the Nagoya Congress Center and serves as a resting place for conference delegates. This elegant Japanese garden is themed around water, with its features symbolizing Mount Fuji, the Pacific Ocean, the central region of Japan, and more. Nagoya, Japan…
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Introduction The Nagoya Science Museum is located in Shirakawa Park and was opened in 1964. It is a comprehensive science museum where visitors can learn while enjoying the wonders of technology, space, and biological sciences. The main building of the Nagoya Science Museum is called the Science & Engineering Building, which showcases new achievements in science and technology, marine and space sciences, transportation science, …
Introduction The aquarium is a three-story building. Its theme is “A Journey from the Japanese Coast to Antarctica.” Visitors will pass through five different aquatic zones, including the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, and the Antarctic Ocean. Transportation Get off at Nagoyako Station on the Meijo Subway Line Nagoya, Japan…
Introduction The observation deck of Nagoya TV Tower stands at a height of 100 meters, offering a panoramic view of the entire city of Nagoya. During the day, it may not be particularly eye-catching, but when night falls, strong lights illuminate the tower, making it shine golden and become an iconic sight of Nagoya. Nagoya, Japan…
Introduction The Nagoya City Art Museum is located in Shirakawa. It features a beautifully designed structure created by a renowned Japanese architect. The museum houses a vast collection of both Japanese and Western artworks, with permanent pieces rotated for display. In addition, the museum also exhibits works from other museums around the world.
Introduction The Nagoya City Archives was formerly the Senate Building, which has been designated as a national cultural property. It is a neo-Baroque style building. Now serving as the Nagoya City Archives, it exhibits historical materials of the Nagoya government. It is open to the public free of charge. Transportation Take the Meijo Line of the subway and get off at Shiyakusho Station. Japan…
Introduction The Nagoya City Museum is like a chronicle, housing a variety of artifacts from Nagoya's prehistoric era to the modern day. Each year, it also features exhibits brought in from other regions of Japan. Nagoya, Japan…
Formerly known as Kasuga Shrine, Kasuga Taisha is located within Nara Park in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It enshrines deities including Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto, Futsunushi-no-Mikoto, Amenokoyane-no-Mikoto, and Himegami, and serves as the head shrine of all Kasuga Taisha shrines across Japan. It is said to have been established in the second year of the Wado era (710 AD) by Fujiwara no Kamatari, making it one of Japan’s...
Spinning tops were once one of the essential toys for children, known as "koma" in Japan, and they remain one of the country’s most popular traditional toys today. The Japan Top Museum is located in Nagoya, in central Japan. The museum has collected over 20,000 spinning tops from all over Japan and more than 50 countries around the world. These tops come in diverse shapes...
The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology is located on the former site of the head office of Toyoda Boshoku Corporation, the birthplace of the Toyota Group. It was jointly established in 1994 by 13 companies within the Toyota Group, with the aim of effectively utilizing the preserved buildings of the old factory as valuable industrial heritage, ensuring their lasting legacy. …
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located in Higashiyama Motomachi, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, in central Japan. Established in 1937, it is one of the largest zoos in Japan and even Asia. The park boasts a beautiful environment and a rich diversity of flora and fauna, making it an excellent place for children to learn about wildlife and connect with nature. Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens...
Atsuta Shrine is located in the Atsuta district of Nagoya, covering an area of 200,000 square meters. It is one of Japan's three great shrines and the most famous historical site in Aichi Prefecture. According to historical records, in the 43rd year of Emperor Keikō’s reign, Yamato Takeru (also known as Prince Ousu) passed away, and his wife, Miyasuhime, enshrined his relics and the sacred Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi sword—which he had used—in a family shrine...
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Gokase Suspension Bridge is a wire suspension bridge located in Kaminoeda, Totsukawa Village, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is 297 meters long and 54 meters high, making it the longest wire bridge in Japan. Completed in 1954, it was primarily built as a practical bridge for villagers through fundraising efforts by the residents of Totsukawa Village. At the time, each household donated around $3,000, raising a total of…
Shigisan Chōgosonshi-ji Temple is located on the mountainside of Mount Shigi in Higashigura, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is the head temple of Bishamonten, the deity of warriors. Legend has it that when Emperor Daigo fell ill, he ordered the monk Renge to pray to Bishamonten at the temple for the emperor’s recovery. The deity responded miraculously, and the emperor regained his health. As a result, the temple was designated as a sacred site for praying for the stability of the imperial court…
The origin of goldfish farming in Yamato-Koriyama, Nara Prefecture, is said to date back to the year Hōei 9 (1724), when Yanagisawa Kori, a feudal lord, relocated from Kai Province (present-day Yamanashi Prefecture) to Yamato-Koriyama. After the Meiji Restoration, former samurai and farmers who had lost their stipends actively engaged in goldfish breeding, which gradually developed into an industry. In addition...