Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in Chubu
4.5Matsumoto Castle(3.623 reviews) - Matsumoto Castle Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles • Scenic Walking Areas
My ancestors resided in Matsumoto Castle during the Tokugawa, Ieyasu era so it was a very person visit for my son and I. I appreciated that there are many docents inside the castle as it has steep stairways and they controlled the enter/exit way. I was bit anxious climbing down the stairs, but no one rushed me or told me to hurry. They provided plastic bags for our shoes and had benches to sit on to put them back on after the tour. Outside, we luckily saw a re-enactor with our family mon (crest) on his flag and we eagerly requested a photo with him (attached). I would highly recommend visiting this National Treasure of Japan (one of the few original standing castles in Japan).See more..
4.0Nagoya Castle(3.542 reviews) - New museum open! Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Nagoya Omotenashi Bushotai is comprised of 6 bushos (army generals) and 4 jingasa soldiers. The 6 bushos are; Nobunaga Oda, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Ieyasu Tokugawa, Toshiie Maeda, Kiyomasa Kato, and Keiji Maeda. Nagoya Omotenashi Bushotai members talk and act as the “real” historical figures. They are featured in various TV shows. They also entertain visitors at the Nagoya Castle.See more..
4.0Omicho Market(3.132 reviews) - Fun and Tasty Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
Open: 8 am to 6 pm (varying with each store) - Closed: holidays; Jan. 1 to 4; and around Aug. 15See more..
4.0Higashichaya Old Town(2.622 reviews) - A well-preserved tea district with numerous teahouses, restaurants, and shops Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
A small neighborhood with old teahouses, quaint alleys, and countless restaurants and shops. It's about a 10-15 minute walk from Kenrokuen. You'll find everything from high-end sushi to Instagrammable gold flake-topped soft serve ice creams in Higashichaya. Most come to walk around and take photos in the picturesque alleys, walk along the river, or pop into the many cafes for a beverage. Many of the buildings look like homes, but don't be fooled, most of them are either a restaurant, a teahouse, or a shop. It's also a good area to buy unique souvenirs. Prepare for lots of tourist during busy seasons.See more..
4.5The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses(2.175 reviews) - If you don't want to pay for the Open Air Museum, the town also has Gassho-Zukuri Farmhouses Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Shirakawa-Go is a UNESCO Heritage Site famous for their traditional Gassho-Zukuri Farmhouses. Basically the roof is constructed like hands in prayer. We spent 2 hours here as part of a Day Tour with Yokoso Japan. It gave us plenty of time to go to the Open Air Museum, walk up to the Observatory and walk around the Historic Village. Inside the Village, you will see examples of these farmhouses. However, the town is pretty touristy. Large buses came on a daily basis. We came on January 4 and unfortunately there wasn't much snow. But I did enjoy walking around the town.See more..
As we arrived at Kanazawa Station from Osaka, we're truly amazed at what greeted us. Standing tall, this amazing structure, an architectural marvel (Tsuzumi-mon Gate) fronts the JR Kanazawa Station. It's also a transportation hub for Shinkansen, local trains, bus interchange.....Do look at the fountain that tells time/artistic gems. Inside the Station can be found some of the best shopping, food/restaurants.See more..
4.5Mount Fuji(1.659 reviews) - Amazing Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Volcanos
Four routes, each divided into ten sections by stopping and refueling stations, lead up to Mt. Fuji's snow-covered tip. You don't have to be a die-hard mountaineer to climb Mt. Fuji; the slopes are full of children and adults of all ages, shapes, and sizes. The official climbing season only runs from the beginning of July to the end of August, but you can take the train from Toyko to the fifth station any season.See more..
4.0Osu Shopping Street(1.627 reviews) - Plenty to see and shop Points of Interest & Landmarks
A typical Japan traditional shopping street with a good mix of shops selling souvenirs and food. We went there on a Saturday afternoon and it was full of people. This place is massively huge and is a good place to take leisure walk to understand the local way of life.See more..
4.5Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato)(1.524 reviews) - Very old village - beautiful in winter Open now - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Natural History Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
Went here after a large drop of snow and the village looked stunning. Small cost to get in but we easily spent a couple of hours looking around the many old buildings - even took our shoes off in the freezing cold to walk through some of the old homes to see how these people lived hundreds of years ago. We went on the Monday that schools went back in Japan, and the place was empty which we loved. Kids got ring the giant bell and made a wish, while participating in the stamp hunt throughout the village. After also going to Shirakawago the following day, we felt this village was so much better than Shirakawago.See more..
4.0Okage Yokocho(1.465 reviews) - Nice old town! Points of Interest & Landmarks
It was Sunday and we came by here for a visit after visiting Ise Grand Shrine, that was just a stone's throw away from here. This is an old town with several streets where many restaurants, souvenir, art and craft shops, bakery and dessert shops etc are located. As it was Sunday, it was crowded and several shops had long queues as it was near lunch time. It was a nice place for one to learn about the history and culture, lifestyle and food culture of Mie and it's people and if you are into this, you will surely indulge in the nice ambience!See more..
4.5Inuyama Castle(1.047 reviews) - Volunteer tour guide made this trip amazing! Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
We were pleasantly surprised to be offered a free tour - in English! - when we arrived at the castle entrance. The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of insights to the castle's construction and history. The tour took about 45 minutes or so and really made the trip. Since most of the displays were only in Japanese, we would have had a very quick trip through the castle. I see some other reviewers commented on wearing socks and the steep stairs... I would recommend wearing less slippery socks if at all possible. My husband's socks were pretty slick compared to mine, so he had to be extra careful walking on the smooth wooden floors. This would not be a good place to visit if you have issues with stairs or heights, unless you just want to look around the gardens.See more..
4.5Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route(1.033 reviews) - Check the weather!!! Open now - 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Drives
Based on my experience, i was freezing cold up there because there are snow and raining at the same time. We have to struggle with a raincoat and umbrella and the wind was sooo strong. And please if u ave checked the weather is not good but you still intend o go there please dont bring ur kids. it is soo not un for the kids in that kind of weather.But anyway it was a very good experience for me because i like the adventurous kinda thing.
But just a reminder, the ticket counter will open at 6:50 am. And i suggest you dont have to buy the ticket up till Kurobe Dam if you are from Toyama. Maybe just until Murodo is fine. Because the last bus from Murodo is at 5:15pm. So u dont want to missed that bus and actually it will take a long hour to Kurobe Dam. In my case ive waste 7000yen for the ticket because i didnt have enough time to go to Kurobe DamSee more..
4.0Oshino Hakkai(905 reviews) - One of my favorite destinations in Mt. Fuji Tour Points of Interest & Landmarks
Oshino Hakkai is famous for its fish ponds. There are a total of 8 fish ponds in the area. Experience the traditional Japanese town in Oshino Hakkai. Located between Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Yamanakako, Oshino Hakkai offers several shops that sell locally sourced products such as fresh fruits, vegetables, sweets, souvenirs, and many more!See more..
Mt Fuji is one of the most popular landmarks in Japan. The 5th station is the closet place we can reach Mt Fuji. It's highly suggested to book One Day Trip as the tour includes Mt Fuji, Hakone, Lake Ashi, Ninja Village and a bullet train back to Tokyo, extremely convenient. The temperature at the 5th station is about 10 to 15 degree cooler than Tokyo's temperature, please prepare a Jacket when visiting the 5th station.See more..
4.5Kurobe Dam(770 reviews) - Enjoyed this place as part of crossing the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Pass Friday: 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Dams
This dam is pretty impressive, especially at the time from July when they open it partially and you can see tons of water flowing through the dam walls. We passed the dam as part of crossing the Alpine Pass and I guess that 95% or more of people visiting this attraction will do the same. They've also got some nice exhibitions showing with how much efforts the dam was built. Prepare to stay 1 to 2 hours.See more..
4.0Tsuzumi Gate(677 reviews) - Nice landmark of the station that you won't miss! Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
This is a nice and gigantic landmark at the station that visitors will not miss at the southeast entrance of the JR station. The colour is lovely and reflect the rich local culture and traditions. Do note that there will be many people taking photos here or meeting up as it also serves as a good meeting point!See more..
4.0Shiroyone Semmaida(547 reviews) - Night Sightseeing View Points of Interest & Landmarks
The rice paddies are only lighted up every night from mid Oct to mid Mar. The 21000 solar LED lights are each placed by hand by local volunteers. It changed colour every 30 minutes. Please dress appropriate to keep oneself warm from the strong wind and cold. There is a shop at the parking lots where you can get souvenirs to bring home.See more..
4.5Hamamatsu Air Park(519 reviews) - Free Air Museum in Hamamatsu Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Do you like planes? The free museum has a massive collection of them that you can view free of charge. Look to your heart's contentSee more..
4.5Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba(503 reviews) - Breathtaking Views + Ancient Healing Village with a Flair for the Arts Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
Saiko Iyashino-Sato Nenba is a an ancient healing village which affords one a comfortable walking tour throughout the entire village. Arm yourself with a handy map to know which cottage to focus on, especially if you're running on a tight schedule. Each cottage houses offers something interesting and unique for its visitors: one has a wasabi garden, while another is a heating cottage, one holds tea ceremonies, while another rents out Edo-period costumes! Apart from being culturally -rich, it also affords one beautiful views of Mt. Fuji.See more..
4.5The Museum Meijimura(499 reviews) - A meaningful museum Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • History Museums
Beautifully located on a hillside facing Lake Iruka, it occupies an area of 1,000,000m2, where currently over sixty Meiji buildings have been brought and rebuilt. On display inside the buildings are furniture and other items of interst, objects of reference related to the respective buildings, and temporary exhibitions of historic materials as occasions call. The Meiji-mura offers the Japanese people a place of social education, where they can discover and have first-hand contact with the form and spirit of the Meiji period. We also believe that the Meiji-mura, as an evidence of East-West cultural exchange, can be helpful to enhance mutual understanding between the peoples of Japan and other countries of the world.See more..
4.0Maruoka Castle(351 reviews) - Worth entering the castle Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
It is free to explore the grounds and look at the castle, but 300 Yen to enter the castle, and also a small museum in a seperate building. Definitely worth entering the castle, an original old Japanese castle, for the views of the surrounding area. It used to be used as a watchtower, and from the views it commands it is easy to see why. Once inside, be ready to climb to get to the top floors of the tower, using very steep stairs with a rope to help you. Worth the effort to get up there. Walking around the outside of the castle is also very interesting, and in summer there are a lot of insects, butterflies, birds, and flowers to see. There is also a small garden, with a koi pond, and a shop/cafe in the grounds. (The museum is the 'Sakaide City Maruoka Museum of History and Folklore', included in the castle ticket)See more..
4.5Naraijuku(349 reviews) - A picturesque town Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
It is a laid back town with a traditional feel. A lot of interesting things to see. Great place to shop, eat, rest and take pictures. Met a few elderly shop owners who took great pride in the things that they were selling. They were enthusiastic in introducing their products but not pushy in making sales. See more..
4.5Ponshukan(340 reviews) - Unique Experience Friday: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
Love the experience here. I don't normally drink sake, but it was worth the experience to come and taste the local specialty here, it being a producer of good quality rice. One pays 500 yen, you get a cup and 5 tokens to get to taste different sake using the vending spouts. Most costs 100 yen for each taste while others cost 200 yen. There's a top 10 list in case you're not familiar with the different sake, but the choices are endless. You can also buy bottles of sake from the adjacent store. There is also a heating station for preparing hot sake. There's also a marketplace just outside of this area, which sells all kinds of sake, as well as their local delicacies like their Koshikihari rice and other rice products.See more..
Kanazawa boasts three active geisha districts, aka the "tea" streets. All are well worth a visit, and each is distinctive. As the "smallest" of the three, Kazuemachi is sometimes overlooked, a great shame as its riverside location, cafes and shops, and during cherry blossom season, gorgeous ephemeral trees all make it well worth an afternoon's stroll.See more..
4.5Ainokura Gassho Community(296 reviews) - Breathtaking Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
I read about Ainokura in Lonely Planet and from that point on I made sure that I had to go out to visit there. I stayed in Toyama, not far from the train station, hired a car for the day and drove out to Ainokura. It was so worth it! It's such a beautiful village and was a beautiful way to experience traditional Japanese hospitality and living. It really is a must! It's like you've stepped back in time into a fairytale. Make sure you visit the Gokayama tourist information centre and Murakami House before you make the drive to Ainokura. When you're at the visitor centre make sure you put a sticker on the map of where you're from, my family were the first visitors from Samoa to place a sticker there.See more..
4.5Zuiryuji Temple(288 reviews) - Remarkable National Treasure Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
I had a most remarkable visit to this temple. The heritage masterpiece of Takaoka. The temple was constructed by the third head of the Kaga Domain, as the family temple of founder of Takaoka Maeda Toshinaga. Typical Zen layout with Sanmon Gate and Budsiden Main Hall. The complex is a dedicated National Treasure. Lots of awe inspiring architecture to see here. Manicured lawns so impressive. Entry is 500yen. I asked on my way out if they could call a taxi so I could return to my hotel. Much to my surprised they brought the temple van and took me to my hotel, refusing to take any payment for the journey. Such kindness. I am very much indebted to their kindness and consideration. See more..
4.0Ichijodani Asakurashi Ruin(271 reviews) - Peaceful site with lots of history Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
We were fortunate to visit the Ruins with a Goodwill Guide who explained the history of the area and provided details about the buildings and the site as we walked thru the recreated town. We visited the garden areas of the feudal lord's residence, entering thru the reconstructed gate. Climbing the hill behind the residence area, we had a view of the beautiful valley. It would be a wonderful place to enjoy a picnic or read a book.See more..
4.5Chureito Pagoda(233 reviews) - Postcard Worthy View of Fuji Points of Interest & Landmarks
This is one of the most picturesque spots to get a view of Mount Fuji. The mountain tends to be covered by clouds so do some research on the best times to visit. We were there over winter which has a high chance of a clear view. We made it to the top just before sunrise and had an amazing view! It's quite a climb up the hill or stairs but it is beyond worth it. You can get to the Pagoda easily by train from Kawaguchiko. Highly recommend sacrificing a night of sleep to get here before sunrise to have the place to yourself and watch the sun come up!See more..
