3 Epic Day Trips from Nagoya, Japan
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Nakasendo Trail
Hike · Kiso Valley
Well signed with English brochures; bear bells line the path and free rest areas appear along the route.
Magome-juku
Historic site · Nakatsugawa, Gifu
Has a direct bus from Nagoya Station, then a 15–20 minute walk; chestnut and custard-filled pastries are sold in the village.
Tsumago-juku
Historic site · Nagiso, Kiso Valley
Reach the tourist information centre before closing to get the final stamp on the walk-completion postcard.
Inuyama Castle
Historic site · Inuyama
The top-floor balcony has low railings, and on a clear day the view reaches all the way to Nagoya.
Inuyama Castle Town
Neighborhood · Inuyama
Try rice-flour strawberry donuts on a stick, Hida beef and sesame-glazed mochi; many stalls close around 4:30 pm, so go early.
Ghibli Park
Park · Nagakute
Book tickets about two months ahead; a premium ticket is needed for the houses, and it is about an hour from Nagoya Station.
Ghibli's Grand Warehouse
Museum · Ghibli Park, Nagakute
Skip the long No-Face photo line to see the other scenes, and shop early because there is no re-entry.
Dondoko Forest
Park · Ghibli Park, Nagakute
A tiny shop at the entrance sells items not found at the main warehouse shop.
Valley of Witches
Park · Ghibli Park, Nagakute
The entry restaurant's last order is about an hour before closing, and the bakery line closes at 4:30 pm.
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Museum · Nishi-ku
Features a violin-playing robot and shows how cars are assembled, though there is no live assembly line.
Legoland Japan
Activity · Kinjo Futo, Minato-ku · brief mention
Hommaru Palace
Palace · Naka-ku · brief mention
