What to do and see in Tokai, Chubu: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

May 22, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Tokai, Japan including Inuyama Castle, Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato), Nakasendo Magome-juku, Toba Aquarium, Ise Jingu, Hamamatsu Air Park, Nabana no Sato, Shiraito Falls.
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1. Inuyama Castle

65-2 Inuyama Kitakoken, Inuyama 484-0082 Aichi Prefecture +81 568-61-1711 http://inuyama-castle.jp/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,034 reviews

Inuyama Castle

Reviewed By 661vincet - Makati, Philippines

We visited Inuyama Castle last year. While it is currently undergoing renovations (for the next few months it seems), I decided to share our experiences for readers thinking about adding it to their future trips. And, yes, Inuyama Castle, one of the few original Japanese castles designated as a National Treasure, is definitely worth the visit! It is quite a lovely sight up on the hill. Entering the main keep of wood and stone was a memorable experience that provided insights on the castle's function in Japan's past. The climb around the keep's floors, and up to the very top provided a great view of the castle compound, Kiso River, the city and the mountains in the distance. With the assistance provided by the wonderful local volunteer guides (English was available during our visit, check for their availability at the ticket gate) we certainly got to appreciate this castle all the more.

2. Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

1-3 Minato-Machi, Minato-Ku, Nagoya 455-0033 Aichi Prefecture +81 52-654-7080 http://www.nagoyaaqua.jp/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 1,269 reviews

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

For summer it closes at 8pm

Reviewed By LALA1725MS

This is a very fantastic aquarium. There many fishes and water animals. White Dolphin Beluga, Killer Whales, Turtles and many beautiful jellyfishes. You can go for walking, couples, families and friends.The aquarium was just like an amusement park. You can enjoy with anybody. Everything was so beautiful and you can enjoy the time a lot there. Stuffs were very nice and kind. Its really great to go there especially on rainy day. All Nagoya residences are proud of this aquarium for sure!! 名古屋港にある水族館です。たくさんのお魚や海の生物に出会うことができます。輝くイワシの群れや魚のトンネルなど、海の世界を体感できるように工夫を凝らして展示がしてあり、まるで水の中にいるように一日中楽しむことができます。名古屋の小中学生は、校外学習などで何度も言ったことがあり、みな大好きです。大人になってからも家族、友人、恋人と行く定番スポットです。いつ誰といっても楽しめる楽しい水族館です。かわいいバブルを出すシロイルカのベルーガもいます。ご家族で、お子様と、ご両親と、ぜひ一度来てみてください。

3. Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

4-1-35 Noritakeshinmachi, Nishi-Ku, Nagoya 451-0051 Aichi Prefecture +81 52-551-6115 [email protected] http://www.tcmit.org
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,517 reviews

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

Reviewed By PeterthePauper - Ulsan, South Korea

Arriving in Nagoya mid-morning by train from Matsumoto, I thought I would abandon my luggage in a locker at Nagoya Station and head to the Toyota Museum before checking-in to my hotel for a 2-night stay. A short hop (1-stop) on a local Meitetsu train to the nearby Sako Station and a few minutes walk down the street brings you to the main entrance. Just entering the attraction, it immediately earned 5-stars for me when I discovered that the normal Y500 entrance fee is waived for Seniors (over 65's) like myself. Audio guides are available if required for Y200, but for me the informative leaflet in English was sufficient to find my way around. I was blissfully unaware of the Textile Machinery Pavilion and Toyota's history of spinning and weaving prior to visiting and found this part of the exhibit surprisingly interesting. Like most people, I had been drawn to the Museum by the "Cars" and the Automotive Pavilion contained a reasonable cross-section of models across the decades since Toyota's first passenger car (Model AA) was produced in 1936. As well as the cars, I particularly enjoyed the Production Line Reconstructions associated with the Model AA and the exhibit where robotic arms assemble a modern car chassis (.... press the button, stand back and video the balletic performance!). Before you leave, make sure you take in a performance of a Toyota robot playing the violin in the South Lobby (see leaflet for times). It's not only the "Cars" that are the "Stars"!

4. Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)

1-590 Kamiokamotomachi, Takayama 506-0055 Gifu Prefecture +81 577-33-4711 [email protected] http://www.hidanosato-tpo.jp/top.html
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 1,522 reviews

Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)

Authentic homes moved from a nearby valley and preserved intact make this attraction a very special "open air museum."

Reviewed By Shodby - Mackay, Australia

Coming from Australia snow is a real treat. When we went to the Folk Village on New Years Day it was thick with powdery snow. We could still walk around as the sky was clear and blue. The water wheel was iced over and the thatched roofs had a foot of white powder. I was glad it was open however some of the areas such as the 500 year old hilltop castle were closed due to safety reasons.

5. Nakasendo Magome-juku

Magome, Nakatsugawa 508-0502 Gifu Prefecture +81 573-69-2336 http://www.kiso-magome.com/migarunatabi.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 660 reviews

Nakasendo Magome-juku

This historic footpath through the Kiso Valley connects the villages of Tsumago and Magome. The partially paved trail is approximately 8 kilometers in length and passes by several historic and natural wonders.

Reviewed By bearykim - Singapore, Singapore

a short 7-8km walk took us 4 hours as my group were crazily taking photos along the trail.. overall an easy and charming walk.. you will come across a charming tea house who serves u free green tea .. a donation box is availsble which helps to upkeep the place..

6. Toba Aquarium

3-3-6 Toba, Toba 517-8517 Mie Prefecture +81 599-25-2555 http://www.aquarium.co.jp/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 807 reviews

Toba Aquarium

Reviewed By B6814KJlaurab - Olympia, United States

Some of the animals here aren't shown anywhere else in Japan, like the dugong. There were many unusual animals, such as adorable little garden eels, and outside there was even a "petting" area with fish that clearly loved the attention!

7. Ise Jingu

1 Ujitachicho, Ise 516-0023 Mie Prefecture +81 596-24-1111 https://www.isejingu.or.jp/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 2,777 reviews

Ise Jingu

Reviewed By soxfan1975 - Needham, United States

We visited this shrine while on a cruise ship excursion from Toba. It is not very far from the port, and definitely worth visiting. Our five-hour excursion from Toba included the Grand Shrine and Okage Yokocho shopping area at Ise, the Futami Okitama shrine, Meotoiwa, and Pearl Island at Toba. This is a very spiritually meaningful and interesting place.

8. Hamamatsu Air Park

Nishiyamacho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu 432-8551 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 53-472-1121 http://www.mod.go.jp/asdf/airpark/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 515 reviews

Hamamatsu Air Park

Reviewed By Tokugawa_Ieyasu - Fujieda, Japan

This facility is widely open for many people in free of charge. Both of kids and adults should have great times there. I bet those who are interested in aircraft, defensing activities can enjoy a lot. The exhibitions are great to see. Weapons such as missiles are displayed together with reasonable explanations. You can get into the cockpits of exhibited airplanes which had flied in the air before. This may bring you the memorial photos. Souvenir store offers great variety of air force goods, towels, shirts and so forth.

9. Nabana no Sato

270 Komae Urushibata, Nagashimacho, Kuwana 511-1144 Mie Prefecture +81 594-41-0787 http://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/index.html
Excellent
52%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 973 reviews

Nabana no Sato

Reviewed By Xivens

It's my first time going to Japan with my family and it was a tour on that tour I get a chance to go to this place at first I thought it was just an ordinary garden but at night and the lights turn on its beautiful. The Place is good for people to take photos because it has many spots, not only garden with lights its also have many Koi fish and staff there let you feed them their food by buying them. At night you have the chance to see a light show so its good to go there in the evening and wait until night to see the show Overall I think it's worth it for taking photos and a whole new experience.

10. Shiraito Falls

Kamiide, Fujinomiya 418-0103 Shizuoka Prefecture http://www.city.fujinomiya.lg.jp/fujisan/llti2b00000010q7.html
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 505 reviews

Shiraito Falls

Reviewed By Ronni68 - Canberra, Australia

The falls are absolutely stunning. Quiet and even when busy, there was plenty of space and opportunity for photos. The views were stunning all round. We were lucky to see Mt Fuji on the day we visited.

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