Things to do in Inuyama

No. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Aichi Prefecture

Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle was built during the Muromachi Shogunate period. It is located on a small hill next to the Kiso River and is also known as Baidi Castle. This name is not unfamiliar to Chinese travelers, and the namer is indeed reminiscent of the poem "Early Departure from Baidi Castle" written by Li Bai. The Inuyama Castle Tower is one of the twelve existing ancient castle towers in Japan, and its style is relatively old. It is known as the "Four National Treasure Castles of Japan" together with Himeji Castle, Matsumoto Castle, and Hikone Castle. It has 3 floors on the outside, 4 floors inside, and 2 floors underground, which is rare among the castle towers in Japan. Of course, these floors are open to visitors, and travelers can view various architectural structures of the city underground. On the top floor, the 4th floor, you can also walk to the outdoor corridor to enjoy the scenery. Every Thursday, you can also watch the tour of the Aichi Prefecture's Warring States Princess Team for free, which is somewhat similar to the Nagoya Castle's general team and is still worth seeing. Inuyama Castle was built in 1537 by Oda Nobuyasu, the uncle of Oda Nobunaga. It is located on the border of Owari (Aichi Prefecture) and Mino (Gifu Prefecture). It has been a key point for conquering the world since the Warring States Period, and the lord of the castle has changed frequently. During the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute (1584), Toyotomi Hideyoshi led an army of 120,000 into the castle and had a showdown with Tokugawa Ieyasu who used Komakiyama Castle as his base. In the Edo Period (1603-1868), Naruse Masashige, the head of the Owari domain's retainers, became the lord of the castle until the end of the shogunate. However, due to the abolition of domains and establishment of prefectures during the Meiji Restoration (1868), the castle became the property of Aichi Prefecture. However, due to the Nobi earthquake in 1891, half of the castle was damaged, and the castle became the property of the Naruse family again on the condition of restoration. It was a privately owned castle until 2004, when it was taken over by a foundation.

KTX Arena

KTX Arena is located in Takaya-cho, Konan, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and officially opened on May 1, 2018. Based on the philosophy of "enabling everyone to easily enjoy a healthy life and fostering interaction," the venue serves as an important public facility for local sports, fitness activities, and community engagement. The facility features a main arena, a sub-arena, a training room, and a fitness studio, which can be used for various sports such as basketball and volleyball, as well as to meet the diverse needs of individual workouts and group activities. The main arena is spacious and can host sports competitions and related events, while the sub-arena provides a flexible space for exercise. In addition to its daily sports functions, the venue also serves as a disaster prevention hub, capable of providing public services in the event of a disaster. The building is designed with usability in mind and is equipped with accessible parking spaces, multi-purpose restrooms, elevators, braille guidance facilities, wheelchairs, and infant care facilities to accommodate different users. With a primary focus on sports and health activities, while also serving community and disaster prevention needs, it is a comprehensive venue for daily exercise and interaction for the residents of Konan.

No. 1 of Night Attractions in Aichi Prefecture

Sky Promenade

The outdoor observation deck Sky Promenade is an outdoor observation deck located on the 44th to 46th floors of the Midland Square office building, directly connected to Nagoya Station. The 45th to 46th floors are a circular walkway, and the 44th floor is equipped with binoculars and benches where you can take a rest. You can enjoy different views during the day and at night. Enjoy a wonderful time with your loved ones, looking at the Tokai area from a different angle than usual.

Museum Meiji-Mura

A theme park that plans some buildings from the Meiji period together. There are fewer people and the air is better. More than 60 buildings including 12 important cultural properties. Museum Meiji Village is also known as the "living village". You can visit many buildings in the Meiji period, trams and steam locomotives, bus rides in the village, church weddings, and beef hot pot restaurants that you don't eat. It is worth mentioning that in summer Meiji Village will also launch seasonally limited haunted houses to experience the unique coolness of summer.

Little World

FieldSmallWorldofMuseumofEthnology is located on a vast green hills, displaying 33 folk houses from 22 countries in the world and more than 40,000 pieces of folk materials. All the display houses in the theme park are restored after relocation, where you can experience food, famous products and different cultures from all over the world. Friends who like to collect stamp patterns, don't forget to buy a "passport book" at the entrance, so that you can stamp it when you pass by each museum.

Gifu Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum

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Legoland Japan Resort

•The exciting world of LEGO bricks •Fun for all ages, spend an awesome day with LEGO bricks together as a family •The park features approx. 17 million LEGO bricks, approx. 10,000 LEGO models, and numerous fun interactive adventure rides Legoland Japan Resort is located in the Nagoya Port area and is a dreamlike park built with more than 17 million LEGO bricks. Since opening in 2017, it has been hugely popular with children. With 8 themed areas of distinct character and more than 10,000 different LEGO models, both children and adults are sure to find their own patch of joy once they step into this colorful brick kingdom. Although the park does not cover a particularly large area, it still includes 8 main play zones: LEGO Factory, Bricktopia, Adventure Land, Knight's Kingdom, Pirate Shores, Miniland, LEGO City, and LEGO NINJAGO World. In addition, within the resort area where the park is located, there are well-equipped accommodation facilities — the Legoland Hotel, right at the main entrance, making check-in very convenient. △ In the Lego Factory Tour, you can witness the entire machine manufacturing process of the bricks used in the park and shops! △ Enter the world of Phantom Ninja and embark on an adventure with Kai, Nya, and their brave ninja companions! △ Work with family and friends to put out the fire in the burning building as quickly as possible!

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Tokai region

Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium

North hall: A 3.5-billion-year journey Animals return to the ocean Approximately 3.5 billion years ago, single-celled organisms emerged in the oceans, becoming the earliest life forms on Earth. Countless species evolved along their own paths, with some migrating to land and evolving into giant dinosaurs that once dominated the terrestrial realm. However, they eventually became extinct. Later, mammals dominated the land. Around 50 million years ago, some mammals returned to the ocean, their natural habitat. These animals evolved into modern whales. To adapt to underwater life, they developed streamlined bodies, forming the graceful shapes we see today. This exhibition will chronologically guide visitors into the world of cetaceans. These marine creatures have adapted to underwater life, developing remarkable intelligence, and are said to hold a terrestrial status comparable to humans. South hall: Journey to Antarctica Global journey, encountering diverse life across the five oceans The vast ocean covers approx. 70% of the earth's surface, featuring diverse temperatures and climates that enable organisms to adapt to various environments and continuously evolve. In the south pavilion, you can retrace the route of the Antarctic research vessel "Fuji" docked at Nagoya port garden pier, and observe creatures living in different water zones including the "Sea of Japan", "Deep sea exhibition hall", "Equatorial waters", "Australian waters", and "Antarctic waters". Let's embark on an Antarctic journey and observe the ecosystems of creatures living in different waters up close.

Japan Monkey Park

The park showcases over 70 species of approximately 900 monkeys, making it one of the largest collections worldwide. Visitors can observe various primates up close, including ring-tailed lemurs and spider monkeys. With 35 diverse attractions ranging from sports facilities to kid-friendly roller coasters, the park caters to all age groups. Specially designed zones like "Fun Land Monpara" and "Water Land Monpuru" provide younger children with endless entertainment. At the "Wao Land" section within the Japan Monkey Centre, visitors can share space with monkeys for intimate observation and interactive experiences.

Inuyama-jokamachi

This attraction is located in Inuyama City and is a lively tourist street with many restaurants, cafes and grocery stores, making it a great place for people to take a walk.