You haven’t seen Japan until you’ve visited the enchanting city of Nagoya. Located in central Japan, Nagoya is Japan’s fourth-largest city and commands more than just a mere stopover. An important industrial and cultural region, Nagoya has served as a meeting place for the nation’s eastern and western cultures and features many of Japan’s oldest relics and heritage landmarks. In fact, the city was originally a castle town formed around Nagoya Castle built way back in 1612 and famous for the amazing golden Shachihoko (Fish in imagination which has Tiger’s head and tail fins always turns to the sky) adorning its rooftop. Other cultural and historical icons include Higashi Honganji Sacred Shrine, Atsuta-jingu Shrine and Atsuta Forest, Kakuozan Nittai-ji Temple and the Tokugawa Art Museum. Nagoya is also blessed with breathtaking natural beauty. Just some of the scenic locations not to miss include Ise Bay, Nobi Plane and Kiso River. Art lovers will also appreciate Noritake Garden, a ceramics museum where you can enjoy shopping for tableware, experience ceramic making and appreciate “old Noritake” masterpieces in the gorgeous green gardens.

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