Aichi Prefecture

Aichi is a Japanese prefecture in central Honshu Island. Its capital, Nagoya, is a manufacturing hub with a rich cultural heritage. City landmarks include Atsuta Shrine, a tree-lined Shinto pilgrimage site, and the restored 17th-century fortress of Nagoya Castle. The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology features hands-on exhibits tracing the history of the local automaker.
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Top destinations in Aichi Prefecture

Nagoya
1. Nagoya
Most popular based on reviews
Check out Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, Yamazaki River, and more
Inuyama
2. Inuyama
13% as popular as Nagoya
Visit Inuyama Castle, The Museum Meijimura, and more
Toyota
3. Toyota
6% as popular as Nagoya
Known for Toyota Kaikan Museum, Koran Valley, and more
Tokoname
4. Tokoname
5% as popular as Nagoya
Check out Tokoname City Pottery Footpath, Centrair Sky Deck, and more
Okazaki
5. Okazaki
5% as popular as Nagoya
Visit Okazaki Castle, Higashi Park, and more
Gamagori
6. Gamagori
5% as popular as Nagoya
Known for Takeshima Aquerium, Gamagori Takeshima, and more
Sakae
7. Sakae
4% as popular as Nagoya
Check out Sakae, Lachic, and more
Toyohashi
8. Toyohashi
4% as popular as Nagoya
Visit Toyohashi General Botanical Garden, Non Hoi Park, Toyohashi Rail Road, and more
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Top attractions in Aichi Prefecture

Nagoya Castle
1. Nagoya Castle
4.2
(35525)
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
This restored castle originally completed in 1612 features artifacts & exhibits on the Edo Period.
Atsuta-jingu Shrine
2. Atsuta-jingu Shrine
4.5
(17726)
Shinto shrine
Sights & Landmarks
This revered shrine surrounded by cypress trees contains a sacred sword & has artifacts on display.
Osu Shōtengai Shopping Street
3. Osu Shōtengai Shopping Street
4.2
(9332)
Business park
Neighborhoods
Centuries-old merchant quarter with Buddhist temples & a central arcade of boutiques & restaurants.
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
4. Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
4.6
(10057)
Technology museum
Museums
Textile & car machinery, plus exhibits on the carmaker's origins, on display in a former factory.
Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium
5. Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium
4.3
(18511)
Aquarium
Nature & Parks
Modern aquarium with many species, including whales, a dolphin show & food & drink concessions.
SCMaglev and Railway Park
6. SCMaglev and Railway Park
4.4
(9481)
Rail museum
Museums
This museum displays 35+ railway vehicles, including steam locomotives & bullet-train cars.

Other notable attractions

Inuyama Castle
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Imposing Sengoku-period castle built on a defensible hilltop overlooking the Kiso River.
Nagoya City Science Museum
Science museum
Museums
Science museum with a large planetarium, as well as exhibits on weather, biology & electricity.
Sakae
Neighborhoods
Sakae is an energetic downtown retail and entertainment district packed with boutiques and modern malls like Sunshine Sakae, topped by the Sky Boat Ferris wheel. Within Shirakawa Park, there’s a popular planetarium at the City Science Museum and surrealist paintings by Kansuke Yamamoto in the striking City Art Museum. Commuters fill busy noodle bars, and neon-lit high-rise buildings house multiple pubs and clubs.
Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER
Sights & Landmarks
Cafe
Emblematic 180-m. steel tower with 2 observation decks & a local produce market.
Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
This attraction has a zoo with 125+ species, a greenhouse with gardens & an amusement park.
Museum Meiji-Mura
Open air museum
Museums
Open-air museum showcasing many historic buildings with noteworthy architecture.
Tokugawa Park
Garden
Nature & Parks
Landscaped Japanese garden featuring a large pond, bridges, picturesque paths & tea houses.
Oasis 21
Business park
Shopping
Oval-shaped complex with a glass ceiling, offering multiple retail shops, eateries & a bus terminal.
The Tokugawa Art Museum
Museum
Art museum
Museum tracing Japanese history through art & cultural artifacts, with quiet gardens on site.
Osu-kannon Temple
Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Rebuilt Buddhist temple founded in the 14th century, with a library of important classical works.

Q&A about Aichi Prefecture

I’ve no tips or any of the sort but I hope everything goes good for you!! Hope business life in Japan treats you well!
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Santino Dooley
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The Digital Art Museum sounds cool, check out a few festivals and ofc, Akihabara
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Chaz Gorczany
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