Japan Wander

Popular and well-known attractions in the Chubu region in Japan:

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  1. Mount Fuji – the highest mountain in Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage site
  2. Nagoya Castle – a historic castle with exhibits on the history of Nagoya
  3. Shirakawa-go – a traditional village known for its thatched-roof houses and UNESCO World Heritage site
  4. Kenroku-en – one of Japan’s most famous traditional gardens
  5. Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology – a museum showcasing the history and technology of Toyota
  6. Ise Grand Shrine – a Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess of the sun and a UNESCO World Heritage site
  7. Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) – a temple with a golden-plated top two stories
  8. Hida Folk Village – an open-air museum featuring traditional houses from the Hida region
  9. Chubu Centrair International Airport – one of Japan’s largest airports
  10. Inuyama Castle – a well-preserved castle from the Sengoku period
  11. Okazaki Castle – a castle with a history dating back to the 16th century
  12. Nagoya TV Tower – a tall tower with observation decks offering views of Nagoya
  13. Nagoya City Science Museum – a museum with interactive science exhibits
  14. Atsuta Shrine – one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines
  15. Tokaido Road – an historic road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto
  16. Gifu Castle – a castle with a history dating back to the 16th century
  17. Togakushi Shrine – a shrine complex with multiple buildings and hiking trails
  18. Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine – a shrine dedicated to the god of scholarship
  19. Nagoya Port Aquarium – an aquarium featuring marine life from around the world
  20. Suntory Museum of Art – a museum with a collection of Japanese and Chinese art
  21. Nagoya Zoo – a zoo featuring animals from around the world
  22. Noritake Garden – a garden and museum dedicated to the history of Noritake pottery
  23. Inuyama Museum of History – a museum showcasing the history of Inuyama
  24. Owari-Tokaido Road – a historic road connecting Nagoya and Gifu
  25. Tokaido Hiroshige Museum of Art – a museum with a collection of ukiyo-e woodblock prints
  26. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village – an open-air museum featuring traditional houses from the Hida region
  27. Nagoya Noh Theater – a traditional theater for Noh plays
  28. Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens – a zoo and botanical garden in Nagoya
  29. Meiji Mura – an open-air museum featuring buildings from the Meiji period
  30. Toyota Automobile Museum – a museum showcasing the history of Toyota automobiles