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Nagoya in a Day: Tokugawa History & Local Eats

Nagoya in a Day: Tokugawa History & Local Eats

Explore Tokugawa Garden & the Tokugawa Art Museum, then see Nagoya Castle’s golden shachihoko (tiger-fish roof ornaments). Lunch on hitsumabushi (grilled eel) or miso-katsu; save tebasaki chicken wings for dinner. Stroll Osu and Sakae, getting around easily by subway/JR/bus. If time allows, add Atsuta Shrine, Osu Kannon, and pick up uirō sweets.

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Category: 歴史｜ご当地
Area: Aichi

9:00 AM ★★★★★ Nagoya Castle (Main Tower and Golden Shachi Whale, Honmaru Palace)
↓Meijo Subway Line: City Hall Station > Ozone Station (10-minute train ride) / 15-minute walk
11:00 AM ★★★★☆ Tokugawa Art Museum (Treasures of the Owari Tokugawa Clan)
↓Meijo Subway Line: Ozone > Denmacho / Jingu-nishi (20-minute train ride)
1:00 PM ★★★★☆ Atsuta Shrine (Sacred Treasures, Stroll along the approach)
↓Meijo Subway Line: Jingu-nishi > Kamimaezu (10-minute train ride) / 10-minute walk
2:30 PM ★★★★☆ Osu Kannon Temple (Snacks and worship in the shopping district)
↓Meijo Subway Line: Kamimaezu > Sakae (3-minute train ride) / 8-minute walk
5:30 PM ★★★☆☆ Nagoya TV Tower (Viewpoint, Hisaya-odori Park)
↓5-minute walk
6:00 PM ★★★☆☆ Oasis 21 ("Water Spaceship" night view photo spot)

Three lords Castle of Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle, the symbol of Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, is a representative castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. The castle tower with its glittering golden shachihoko (a shachihoko in Japanese) and t
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9 National Treasures! Tokugawa Art Museum - Tokugawa Garden
The Tokugawa Art Museum and Tokugawa Garden are places that encapsulate the history and culture of Nagoya. You can view the national treasures inherited from the Tokugawa family and enjoy the beauty o
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Atsuta Jingu
Atsuta Shrine is known as a shrine that enshrines one of the three sacred treasures of Japan, the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi sword. According to Japanese mythology, this sword was obtained by the hero Susano
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Miya Kishimen Jingu
This popular Nagoya specialty kishimen restaurant is located inside Atsuta Shrine. The smooth, creamy kishimen noodles are exceptional in the sacred atmosphere of the shrine.
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Osu Kannon
Osu Kannon is a sacred place of Kannon worship that is said to be one of the three major Kannon temples in Japan. It is an iconic ancient temple located at the starting point of the Osu shopping distr
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Osu Shopping Street
A huge arcade connecting Osu Kannon Temple and Banshoji Temple. It's home to an electronics district, second-hand clothing, and gourmet food, and is also lively with antique markets held twice a month
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Osu Uiro Main Store
Uiro is a classic souvenir from Nagoya. Founded in 1947, it boasts a history of over 70 years.
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Nagoya TV Tower
Nagoya TV Tower is a radio tower located in Hisaya Odori Park in Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. With a height of 178.7 meters, it is the first integrated radio tower completed in Jap
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The water spaceship at Oasis 21 with a mysterious night view
Oasis 21 "Water Spaceship" is a symbol of Nagoya Sakae. Water flows under the large glass roof, and the fantastic lighting at night makes it a popular date spot for an aerial stroll.
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Hisaya-odori Park
"Hisaya-odori Park" was stylishly renovated in 2020 and is a mix of fashion, gourmet food, and a park, and is gaining popularity as an oasis in the city surrounded by flowers and greenery.
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Nagoya's famous Uiro "Suzuodori Sohonten"
Established in 1856, this is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop that sells uiro, a specialty of Nagoya.
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Nagoya specialty! Misen Yaba branch of Taiwan ramen
Misen is a popular Taiwanese ramen restaurant that is a Nagoya specialty located near Yabacho Station in Nagoya City.
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Yabaton Yabacho main store
This is a representative example of Nagoya's specialty, "Miso Katsu." The carefully selected pork and secret miso sauce are an exquisite match, creating a taste you'll never forget once you've tried i
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Yamamotoya Honten Esca Store
Located in the Eska underground mall directly connected to Nagoya Station, this is a famous misonikomi udon restaurant. Characterized by the rich flavor of Hatcho miso and chewy noodles, you can casua
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Nagoya in a Day: Tokugawa History & Local Eats

Three lords Castle of Nagoya Castle

9 National Treasures! Tokugawa Art Museum - Tokugawa Garden

Atsuta Jingu

Miya Kishimen Jingu

Osu Kannon

Osu Shopping Street

Osu Uiro Main Store

Nagoya TV Tower

The water spaceship at Oasis 21 with a mysterious night view

Hisaya-odori Park

Nagoya's famous Uiro "Suzuodori Sohonten"

Nagoya specialty! Misen Yaba branch of Taiwan ramen

Yabaton Yabacho main store

Yamamotoya Honten Esca Store

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