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Nagoya
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Nagoya
Travel Guide
Nagoya Japan : Nagoya is located at the heart of central Japan,
some 1,5 hours by train south of Tokyo
<http://www.world66.com/asia/northeastasia/japan/tokyo>. Some of the
scenic areas of the region include Nobi Plain, and the Omo River
<http://www.world66.com/africa/ethiopia/omoriver> valley. As the
nucleus of this central area, Nagoya, with its population of more than 2.15
million, is one of Japan's major cities, and an important industrial and
cultural center.
Nagoya Japan : Nagoya Castle
Trumpeted as a famous landmark, particularly the two golden carp on
the roof, but in truth recently rebuilt in concrete. The inside is an
interesting enough museum (no pictures allowed) and the gardens surrounding it,
nothing special. 500 yen for entry. To get there by subway, take the Meijo line
and get off at Shiyakusho station. If you've seen other Japanese castles, you
can safely give it a miss.
Nagoya Japan : Atsuta Shrine
Jing?mae
station. This shrine houses the sacred Kusanagi no mitsurugi sword, one
of the three Imperial regalia of Japan - but unfortunately nobody but the
emperor and a few high priests get to see it. There are some 4,400 other
artifacts on the grounds though and the shrine hosts some 70 festivals every
year.
Nagoya Japan : Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts,
1-1-1 Kanayama-cho, Naka-ku (next to Kanayama station), 052-684-0786,
[2]
<http://www.nagoya-boston.or.jp/>. Closed Mondays, Tuesday through Friday
10am to 7pm, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 10am to 5 pm. Like any world-class art
museum, the MFA in Boston has far more in its archives than it can reasonably
display. This sister institution is one way to make the most of the extensive
collection. Student / Adult admission: 300
Nagoya Japan : Nittaiji Temple
1-1 Hohocho,
Chikusa-ku, tel. 052-751-2121, [3]
<http://kikuko.web.infoseek.co.jp/english/nittai-ji.html>. Among the 165,000
square meters of temple grounds is the 15 meter Gandala-style Taian Pagoda,
which houses relics of the Buddha that were presented to Japan by the
king of Thailand.
Nagoya
Japan,Nagoya Travel Guide
The main sight in town is undoubtedly the Nagoya Castle, famous
for the golden dolphins adorning its rooftop, was constructed in 1612 and a new
castle town formed. Nagoya is actively preparing for a future in which
lifestyle, technology, and culture work together to create a harmonious
environment.
The nearby Shikemichi quarter is well worth a visit. Its
history dates back to the days of commodities merchants of the 18th century. Old
warehouses, private homes, temples and shrines remain to this day.
Downtown
Nagoya is bustling and busy. It's a good place for shopping but it often leaves
the visitor out of breath. The Hisaya Odori Park is the place to head for then.
It consists of a series of parks in the downtown area and it's great for
relaxing a bit.
Osu is perfect for shopping or to visit one of the many
museums in the area. The last sight not to be missed is the Atsuta Shrine. One
of the three major shrines in Japan along with Ise and Meiji. Atsuta Shrine
houses the Kusanagi (grass-mowing) Sword, one of the three Sacred Treasures of
the Imperial Family.
Sakae is a busy shopping area, and recently has added a
new Apple store, for those in need of a little free internet.
