Located
in central Japan, Nagoya is an ideal place to base oneself if
travelling. With the Japan
Rail Pass, short trips to just about anywhere on the main
island is possible
and highly cost effective.
It is the birthplace of one of Japan's most popular past
times, Pachinko,
and similar to Kyoto,
Nagoya has a rich history.
While it may be argued that it lacks the character of other
big cities in Japan, the surrounding areas
more than compensates for this. Inuyama, Seto and Toyota
are just a few examples of neighbouring
cities that are worth checking out.
Places to visit:
Sakae
- Located a couple of miles from Nagoya station, this
is downtown Nagoya
where
people go for entertainment, shopping and dining.
Nagoya Castle
- One of Japan's most impressive castles, also
a popular spot to
watch the cherry blossoms.
Inuyama Castle
- Located a little outside of Nagoya city, it is the oldest
privately
owned castle in Japan.
Little World
Museum of Man - An outdoor museum where
one can experience
the environments of other cultures around the world.
