Aichi
Nagoya-meshi cuisine, Nagoya Castle’s golden shachi ornaments, and the birthplace of Toyota — Aichi is Japan’s hidden gem for culture, history and innovation.
名古屋飯・金のしゃちほこ・トヨタ発祥の地。日本の産業と文化が交差する愛知の旅へ。
Aichi sits at Japan’s geographic and economic center, home to Nagoya — the country’s fourth-largest city. The prefecture boasts one of Japan’s finest castle reconstructions, a rich samurai heritage tied to warlords Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu, and a fiercely proud local food culture known as ‘Nagoya-meshi,’ featuring flavors like red miso, chicken wings and hitsumabushi eel.
織田信長・豊臣秀吉・徳川家康の三英傑を生んだ愛知。名古屋城の金のしゃちほこ、赤みそを使った名古屋飯、そしてトヨタの工場見学まで、日本の産業と歴史を体感できる県です。
Recommended Omiyage
おすすめおみやげ 5選
Uiro
Steamed rice-flour cake in multiple flavors — Nagoya’s oldest and most iconic souvenir
蒸し製の米粉菓子。名古屋で江戸時代から続く定番みやげ。
Nagoya Cochin Manju
Soft steamed bun filled with sweet bean paste, shaped like Nagoya’s famous chicken breed
名古屋コーチンをかたどった可愛い蒸し饅頭。
Miso Katsu Sauce
Nagoya’s signature red-miso sauce for pork cutlets — rich, savory and deeply umami
赤みそベースのコクある味噌カツのたれ。自宅でも名古屋の味が楽しめる。
Ebi Senbei
Paper-thin prawn crackers — a beloved specialty from the Chita Peninsula
知多半島で作られる極薄のえびせんべい。軽くてさくさく。
Nagoya Castle Cookie
Butter cookies shaped like the golden shachihoko fish — perfect photo-worthy souvenir
金のしゃちほこ型バタークッキー。名古屋城観光の記念みやげに。
Must-Visit Spots
おすすめスポット 5選
Nagoya Castle
Iconic castle known for its golden shachihoko ornaments, symbol of Nagoya’s prosperity
金のしゃちほこで有名な名古屋のシンボル。本丸御殿の復元も必見。
Toyota Commemorative Museum
From looms to cars — interactive museum tracing Toyota’s industrial journey
自動織機から自動車へ。トヨタの産業技術の歩みを体感できる博物館。
Atsuta Shrine
One of Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrines, housing the legendary Kusanagi sword
三種の神器の一つ「草薙の剣」を祀る、格式最高の神社のひとつ。
Osu Shopping District
Eclectic covered arcade mixing retro arcades, vintage fashion, street food and temples
レトロゲーム・古着・B級グルメ・寺院が混在する名古屋一のディープな商店街。
SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
Shinkansen and maglev museum showing Japan’s transport evolution
新幹線からリニアまで展示する鉄道ファン必見の施設。
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ‘morning service’ in Nagoya?
Nagoya coffee shops offer free toast, boiled egg and salad with any drink ordered before 11 am — a beloved local breakfast culture called ‘morning.’
名古屋のモーニングはドリンク代だけでトースト・ゆで卵・サラダが付いてくる喫茶店文化です。
How do I get from Nagoya to Kyoto or Osaka?
Shinkansen from Nagoya: Kyoto is about 35 minutes, Osaka (Shin-Osaka) is about 50 minutes. Very convenient for a day trip.
名古屋から新幹線で京都約35分、新大阪約50分。日帰り観光も可能です。
When is the best time to see cherry blossoms in Aichi?
Late March to early April. Tsuruma Park in Nagoya and the grounds of Nagoya Castle are among the best spots.
3月下旬〜4月上旬。鶴舞公園や名古屋城の桜が特に有名です。
Travel Tip
Get the ‘Donichi Eco Kippu’ subway day pass (¥620 on weekends/holidays) covering all Nagoya subway lines. Combine with a Nagoya Castle visit and Osu shopping to make the most of a single day.
