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Inuyama Castle
No. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Aichi Prefecture

Inuyama Castle

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Inuyama Castle was built during the Muromachi Shogunate period. It is located on a small hill next to the Kiso River and is also known as Baidi Castle. This name is not unfamiliar to Chinese travelers, and the namer is indeed reminiscent of the poem "Early Departure from Baidi Castle" written by Li Bai. The Inuyama Castle Tower is one of the twelve existing ancient castle towers in Japan, and its style is relatively old. It is known as the "Four National Treasure Castles of Japan" together with Himeji Castle, Matsumoto Castle, and Hikone Castle. It has 3 floors on the outside, 4 floors inside, and 2 floors underground, which is rare among the castle towers in Japan. Of course, these floors are open to visitors, and travelers can view various architectural structures of the city underground. On the top floor, the 4th floor, you can also walk to the outdoor corridor to enjoy the scenery. Every Thursday, you can also watch the tour of the Aichi Prefecture's Warring States Princess Team for free, which is somewhat similar to the Nagoya Castle's general team and is still worth seeing. Inuyama Castle was built in 1537 by Oda Nobuyasu, the uncle of Oda Nobunaga. It is located on the border of Owari (Aichi Prefecture) and Mino (Gifu Prefecture). It has been a key point for conquering the world since the Warring States Period, and the lord of the castle has changed frequently. During the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute (1584), Toyotomi Hideyoshi led an army of 120,000 into the castle and had a showdown with Tokugawa Ieyasu who used Komakiyama Castle as his base. In the Edo Period (1603-1868), Naruse Masashige, the head of the Owari domain's retainers, became the lord of the castle until the end of the shogunate. However, due to the abolition of domains and establishment of prefectures during the Meiji Restoration (1868), the castle became the property of Aichi Prefecture. However, due to the Nobi earthquake in 1891, half of the castle was damaged, and the castle became the property of the Naruse family again on the condition of restoration. It was a privately owned castle until 2004, when it was taken over by a foundation.Inuyama · 1.2km from downtown
Legoland Japan Resort
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

Legoland Japan Resort

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•The exciting world of LEGO bricks •Fun for all ages, the whole family can enjoy an amazing day with LEGO bricks. •The park features approximately 17 million Lego bricks and around 10,000 Lego models, along with many fun interactive adventure rides. Legoland Japan Resort is located in Nagoya's Minato Ward, a dreamlike theme park built with over 17 million LEGO bricks that has delighted children since its opening in 2017. Featuring eight uniquely themed areas and more than 10,000 different LEGO models, both kids and adults can find their own joyful corner in this vibrant brick kingdom. Though compact in size, the park encompasses eight major zones: LEGO Factory, Bricktopia, Adventure Land, Knight's Kingdom, Pirate Shores, Miniland, LEGO City, and LEGO Ninjago World. The resort area also includes convenient accommodation at the Legoland Hotel, situated right at the main entrance for easy check-in. Within the hotel complex lies the popular "Sealife Nagoya" aquarium, where visitors can fully immerse themselves in marine wonders—petting gentle sea creatures, walking through underwater tunnels, and discovering fascinating oceanic knowledge. △ At the LEGO Factory Tour, you can witness the entire machine production process of the bricks used throughout the park and in the stores! △ Enter the world of Ninjago and embark on an adventure with Kai, Nya, and their brave ninja companions!  △ Work with family and friends to extinguish the fire in the burning building as quickly as possible!Nagoya · 37.6km from Inuyama
Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium
No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Tokai region

Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium

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North hall: A 3.5-billion-year journey Animals return to the ocean Approximately 3.5 billion years ago, single-celled organisms emerged in the oceans, becoming the earliest life forms on Earth. Countless species evolved along their own paths, with some migrating to land and evolving into giant dinosaurs that once dominated the terrestrial realm. However, they eventually became extinct. Later, mammals dominated the land. Around 50 million years ago, some mammals returned to the ocean, their natural habitat. These animals evolved into modern whales. To adapt to underwater life, they developed streamlined bodies, forming the graceful shapes we see today. This exhibition will chronologically guide visitors into the world of cetaceans. These marine creatures have adapted to underwater life, developing remarkable intelligence, and are said to hold a terrestrial status comparable to humans. South hall: Journey to Antarctica Global journey, encountering diverse life across the five oceans The vast ocean covers approx. 70% of the earth's surface, featuring diverse temperatures and climates that enable organisms to adapt to various environments and continuously evolve. In the south pavilion, you can retrace the route of the Antarctic research vessel "Fuji" docked at Nagoya port garden pier, and observe creatures living in different water zones including the "Sea of Japan", "Deep sea exhibition hall", "Equatorial waters", "Australian waters", and "Antarctic waters". Let's embark on an Antarctic journey and observe the ecosystems of creatures living in different waters up close.Nagoya · 32.6km from Inuyama

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All-Inclusive Day Tour: World Fresh Water Aquarium + Inuyama Castle + Museum of Aerospace Science
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Nagoya Magome + Tsumago-juku + Inuyama Castle 1-day tour
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Nagoya Magome + Tsumago-juku + Ena Ravine Large Bridge Observation Deck + Inuyama Castle 1-day tour
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1-day tour in Gifu prefecture, Japan | Inuyama Castle & Enakyo & Michelin one-star Magome-juku & Tsumago-juku
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Nagoya Inuyama Castle & castle town half-day tour
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Nakasendo Hike from Nagoya by Express Train
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Biwako Hakodateyama Ski Resort 1-day tour [Departure from Osaka/Kyoto]
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Biwako Valley Ski Resort 1-day tour [Departure from Osaka/Kyoto]
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Osaka ski 1-day tour | Biwako Hakodateyama Ski Resort | Beginner-friendly · Professional instructors · Equipment included
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Osaka round-trip|Biwako Valley ski/snow play 1-day tour
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企鹅旅行日记20 October 2025
5.0
This is a very cost-effective attraction, suitable for a day trip or staying overnight nearby. It's about a 15-minute walk from Inuyama Yuen Station. You can climb the castle tower and overlook the beautiful scenery of Inuyama City. It's quite pleasant. You can find food in the Inuyama Castle Town next to it.

Inuyama Castle

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Anonymous user14 August 2026
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i am an indonesian living in nagoya.this is my first time visiting the sky promenade in the summer.

Sky Promenade

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ミサトリップ3 April 2025
5.0
Historical buildings from all over Japan have been relocated and preserved here in Meiji Village. Just walking around will make you feel like you've traveled back in time. My recommendation is to buy some cheap sweets from a candy store in the village and eat them while you walk around. There are no cheap candy stores left in the neighborhood, so it's a great way to relive childhood memories.

Museum Meiji-Mura

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Kiki1923 September 2026
4.0
Despite being so close, I finally had the chance to visit. It's a place that will appeal to those who love world expos, international cuisine, and different cultures. The grounds are vast; even a quick walk takes 3-4 hours, but if you eat and eat, 5-6 hours will fly by. Strollers are no problem. There are some areas inside the buildings where a baby carrier is recommended. There are diaper changing stations and nursing rooms, and on typical weekends, the restaurants aren't too crowded, making it easy to feed babies solid foods. The parking lot is large, so you don't need to arrive early. It's a paid parking lot. You can buy tickets at the entrance without queuing, even without purchasing them in advance. Costumes are also inexpensive at 500 yen, so it's fun to dress your child in several outfits and take pictures. There are restaurants in each area, including some with hearty meals, so taking breaks while exploring will make it even more enjoyable. Thank you.

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Anonymous user2 November 2026
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Bought the tickets in trip.com so we don’t have to line up. Very easy to use and bought at a cheaper price as well.

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_TI***502 November 2026
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The Aquarium is a great place for avid sea lovers- we especially loved the dolphin’s performance. The South building really surprised us with the turtles and the penguins especially . It was great to see the way the aquarium was build around the environments where the animals reside in the wild ( such as the coral reef sections).

Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium

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翱翔的大鲨鱼7 May 2020
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The Japan Monkey Center is a breeding base for ring-tailed lemurs. Ring-tailed lemurs have long tails covered with ring-shaped patterns, which makes them look very cute. At the Japan Monkey Center in Inuyama City, there is a very popular "Wao Land" where you can observe monkeys up close in the same space. There are many lemurs in it, and they all look similar, but the breeders can call out the names of all the monkeys!

Japan Monkey Park

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トウファ10 December 2023
5.0
I really liked the location, it was affordable and compact. It was great that you could get there by train, or just a short walk from Meitetsu Inuyama Station. I went on a Saturday and it wasn't too crowded or too empty, so I really enjoyed it! All the food was delicious.

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