Top 10 tourist attractions in Nagoya

　　Nagoya is a core city in the central region of Japan. It attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists with its profound historical heritage and modern urban charm. The history of Nagoya can be traced back to 1900 years ago, and Nagoya Castle is an important symbol of its history. Next, Travel Diary will sort out the top ten tourist attractions in Nagoya for everyone, let's take a look.

　　1. Nagoya Castle

　　Nagoya Castle is a castle located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was the residence of the lord of Owari Domain during the Edo period. It is also known as the "Golden Castle" and "Golden Castle". Together with Osaka Castle and Kumamoto Castle, it is known as one of the "Three Great Castles of Japan". Nagoya Castle was completely rebuilt in 1959 and remains one of the most important landmarks of the city.

　　2. Atsuta Shrine

　　Atsuta Jingu is a famous and very important shrine in Nagoya, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and a legendary sword called Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi. The shrine has the oldest stone bridge in Nagoya and more than 4,000 items donated by the shogun, feudal lords and the royal family, including clothes, furniture, utensils, swords and masks.

　　3. Osu Kannon Temple

　　Osu Kannon is one of Nagoya’s most popular Buddhist temples and is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The temple has a wooden image of Kannon that is said to have been carved by the monk Kukai, who was the founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Originally built in Gifu Prefecture in 1333, the temple was moved to its current location in 1612. The temple buildings were badly damaged by a fire in the 1920s, but were reconstructed in the 1970s.

　　4. Legoland Resort Japan

　　Legoland Resort Japan opened on April 1, 2017. It is the 8th Legoland in the world and the 2nd in Asia. In addition to numerous rides and attractions, the park also features a charming and detailed miniature town, where famous landmarks from all over Japan, including the famous Nagoya Castle, are accurately recreated with Lego bricks.

　　5. Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

　　Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology is a professional museum built by Toyota Group using the former headquarters of Toyota Boshoku Co., Ltd., the birthplace of Toyota. It was established in 1994 by 13 companies including Toyota Group. It was here that Sakichi Toyoda invented the automatic loom in 1911. The memorial mainly consists of the lobby, textile machinery hall, automobile hall, technology park, and Toyota Group Hall.

　　6. Noritake Garden

　　Noritake Garden was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ceramics manufacturer Noritake. Within this lush grounds, you can tour the ceramics factory and museum that showcase the good old days of Noritake, and you can even try your hand at painting patterns. This beautifully landscaped garden offers visitors a peaceful sanctuary, where visitors can stroll among picturesque water features, lush greenery, and elegant sculptures.

　　7. Meiji-mura Museum

　　Located 24 kilometers north of central Nagoya, Meiji-mura Museum is an open-air museum that houses many fine examples of Japanese architecture from the Meiji period between 1868 and 1912. More than 60 buildings are on display at Meiji-mura Museum, and visitors can stroll the streets and admire elegant Western-style buildings, traditional Japanese houses, and iconic buildings from the Meiji era.

　　8. Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

　　The Port of Nagoya Aquarium is a water park for visitors of all ages, showcasing a variety of marine life from different regions. The South Building is themed "Journey to Antarctica," introducing the creatures and habitats of five regions along the Antarctic icebreaker Fuji's expedition from Japan to Antarctica. The North Building's theme is "3.5 billion years ago: Creatures returning to the ocean."

　　9. Nagoya TV Tower

　　Nagoya TV Tower is a TV tower located in Hisaya Odori Park, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is the first integrated radio tower completed in Japan. You can climb up to the observation deck to enjoy the magnificent view of Nagoya Castle, Nagoya Port and Nagoya Dome. In addition to the beautiful view, there are various dining and shopping places on the lower floors of the tower, making it a vibrant activity center.

　　10. Tokugawa Art Museum

　　The Nagoya Tokugawa Art Museum was established in 1935 on the grounds of the old feudal residence of Owari, one of the three major branches of the Tokugawa family in Nagoya during the Edo period. The Tokugawa Art Museum offers visitors the opportunity to view some of Japan's oldest art as well as many historical artifacts donated by Tokugawa Yoshichika, including samurai armor and swords, as well as antique kimonos and tea ceremony utensils.