Your flight to Nagoya takes you to one of the dynamic commercial centres of Japan’s main Honshu Island, founded back in 1610. See the treasures of Nagoya Castle and enjoy the serenity of Atsuta-jingu, one of the most sacred Shinto shrines.
Explore the culture of Nagoya at the Tokugawa Art Museum with its armour, lacquerware and ceramics. The living culture of Nagoya is best explored in Nadya Park, a futuristic skyscraper containing museums, shops and design exhibitions.
For a quiet day out, head to Japan’s oldest castle in Inuyama, 20km north of Nagoya. In contrast, explore Japan’s modern-day economic strength with a tour of the famous Toyota factory 25km east of Nagoya.
The locals of Nagoya love their kishimen (flat handmade noodles). At dinner try the kochin (free-range chicken) in specialities such as kushiyaki (skewered) or zosui (mild rice hot-pot). The adventurous may wish to try raw kochin sashimi (chicken). Try Nagoya’s speciality uiro (sweet, delicately flavoured jelly-like cakes). |