Things to do in Tokai, Chubu: The Best Sights & Landmarks

May 21, 2021 Viva Honore

Discover the best top things to do in Tokai, Japan including Inuyama Castle, Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato), Nakasendo Magome-juku, The Museum Meijimura, Ise Jingu, Hamamatsu Air Park, Dogashima Tensodo Cave, Satta-toge Pass, Osezaki, Mt. Yokoyama Observation Deck.
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1. Inuyama Castle

65-2 Inuyama Kitakoken, Inuyama 484-0082 Aichi Prefecture +81 568-61-1711 http://inuyama-castle.jp/
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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. 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
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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.

3. Nakasendo Magome-juku

Magome, Nakatsugawa 508-0502 Gifu Prefecture +81 573-69-2336 http://www.kiso-magome.com/migarunatabi.html
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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..

4. The Museum Meijimura

1 Uchiyama, Inuyama 484-0000 Aichi Prefecture +81 568-67-0314 http://www.meijimura.com/
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4.5 based on 494 reviews

The Museum Meijimura

Beautifully located on a hillside facing Lake Iruka, it occupies an area of 1,000,000m2, where currently over sixty Meiji buildings have been brought and rebuilt. On display inside the buildings are furniture and other items of interst, objects of reference related to the respective buildings, and temporary exhibitions of historic materials as occasions call. The Meiji-mura offers the Japanese people a place of social education, where they can discover and have first-hand contact with the form and spirit of the Meiji period. We also believe that the Meiji-mura, as an evidence of East-West cultural exchange, can be helpful to enhance mutual understanding between the peoples of Japan and other countries of the world.

Reviewed By Lextrike - Manila, Philippines

The museum can be reach by taking a bus from Inuyama Station. The bus from the station to the museum takes about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the traffic. This is the last stop of the line. From there, you'll be needing to pay for the entrance fee in order to go inside the large open museum! You can try discount tickets/ promos Meitetsu is offering. The open area is composed of different establishment during the Meiji period comprising of schools, churches, offices, shops, and even real life stream trains. When you are inside, you can really feel the industrial era of Japan! Be sure to allocate a lot of time if you wanted to really appreciate all the structures inside.

5. Ise Jingu

1 Ujitachicho, Ise 516-0023 Mie Prefecture +81 596-24-1111 https://www.isejingu.or.jp/
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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.

6. Hamamatsu Air Park

Nishiyamacho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu 432-8551 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 53-472-1121 http://www.mod.go.jp/asdf/airpark/
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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.

7. Dogashima Tensodo Cave

Nishina, Nishiizu-cho, Kamo-gun 410-3514 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 558-52-0013 http://www.nishiizu-kankou.com/sightseeing/cwincave.html
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4.5 based on 183 reviews

Dogashima Tensodo Cave

8. Satta-toge Pass

Yuinishikurasawa, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka 421-3101 Shizuoka Prefecture +81 54-221-1021 http://www.city.shizuoka.lg.jp/000_001369.html
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4.5 based on 190 reviews

Satta-toge Pass

Reviewed By Tokugawa_Ieyasu - Fujieda, Japan

The Satta-toge Pass should have been one of the roughest spot on the Tokai-do in the past. We can see many cyclists and hikers walking along the ancient road, but it looks very tough. At the peak of the Satta-toge, the great view of the Mt. Fuji and Suruga Gulf would be brought to you if the weather could be fine.

9. Osezaki

Nishiura Enasi, Numazu 410-0244 Shizuoka Prefecture http://www.city.numazu.shizuoka.jp/kankou/asobu/osezaki/
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4.5 based on 148 reviews

Osezaki

10. Mt. Yokoyama Observation Deck

875-20 Agocho Ugata, Shima 517-0501 Mie Prefecture +81 599-44-0567 http://www.kanko-shima.com/html/search_det.php?no=20150327032317
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4.5 based on 382 reviews

Mt. Yokoyama Observation Deck

The Yokoyama observation area offers views over the Ago Bay. There are several observation decks connected by a promenade, and take-out food can be purchased at the Tenku Cafe Terrace rest area. The surrounding area is rich in nature and a recommended hiking spot.

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