• Picturesque view of old Japanese town with traditional wooden houses. Narai-juku post town in Kiso Valley, Japan
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Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower

Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower

Nagoya TV Tower, the oldest broadcasting radio tower in Japan, stands proudly in the heart of the city since its construction in 1954. Renamed 'Chubu Electric Power Mirai Tower' on 1 May 2021, this iconic structure offers breathtaking views from its Sky Deck at 90 metres and Sky Balcony at 100 metres. Located in Hisaya-odori Park in Sakae, visitors can marvel at panoramic vistas of Nagoya and distant mountain ranges, including Mt. Ontake and Mt. Hakusan.
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Tokugawa Park & The Tokugawa Art Museum

Tokugawa Park & The Tokugawa Art Museum

These lavish gardens were constructed in 1694 as a residential retreat for Mitsutomo, the second Lord of the Owari clan. Sadly, however, most of the garden and its buildings were destroyed during World War II. The restoration took a long time, with the garden being finally opened as a public park in 2004. If time permits, visit the adjacent Tokugawa Art Museum, the third oldest private museum in Japan, which miraculously survived the World War II air raids.
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Kiso Valley

Kiso Valley

The enchanting Kiso Valley, nestled in the heart of Japan, is a timeless treasure, where history breathes through its ancient pathways and rustic architecture. Four centuries ago, the picturesque villages of Magome and Tsumago served as crucial staging posts along the 500 km Nakasendo Highway, where feudal warlords journeyed annually to Edo (now Tokyo). Today, these villages retain their historic charm, with Magome seamlessly blending modern amenities with its traditional core, easily accessible by rail and bus from Nagoya. As you step onto the broad foot trail of 'old' Magome, the echoes of the past resonate, transporting you to an era untouched by time.
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Do & See

Hamanako Garden Park

About 30 minutes by rail from downtown Nagoya via Hamatsu City, Hamanako Garden Park is what remains of Pacific Flora, a floral exhibition that ran as a precursor to Expo 2005. Now the site, superbly located on a peninsula in Lake Hamana, has become a permanent civic attraction. Flowing through the grounds, just as during Pacific Flora, is the scenic Iridori Canal, still bridged by the classic Taikobashi ('tympani') Bridge. The park is now a popular staging ground for rally events, including the HPI Challenge All Asia Finals.
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