Things to do in Kakamigahara

No. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Aichi Prefecture

Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle was built during the Muromachi Shogunate period. It is located on a small hill next to the Kiso River and is also known as Baidi Castle. This name is not unfamiliar to Chinese travelers, and the namer is indeed reminiscent of the poem "Early Departure from Baidi Castle" written by Li Bai. The Inuyama Castle Tower is one of the twelve existing ancient castle towers in Japan, and its style is relatively old. It is known as the "Four National Treasure Castles of Japan" together with Himeji Castle, Matsumoto Castle, and Hikone Castle. It has 3 floors on the outside, 4 floors inside, and 2 floors underground, which is rare among the castle towers in Japan. Of course, these floors are open to visitors, and travelers can view various architectural structures of the city underground. On the top floor, the 4th floor, you can also walk to the outdoor corridor to enjoy the scenery. Every Thursday, you can also watch the tour of the Aichi Prefecture's Warring States Princess Team for free, which is somewhat similar to the Nagoya Castle's general team and is still worth seeing. Inuyama Castle was built in 1537 by Oda Nobuyasu, the uncle of Oda Nobunaga. It is located on the border of Owari (Aichi Prefecture) and Mino (Gifu Prefecture). It has been a key point for conquering the world since the Warring States Period, and the lord of the castle has changed frequently. During the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute (1584), Toyotomi Hideyoshi led an army of 120,000 into the castle and had a showdown with Tokugawa Ieyasu who used Komakiyama Castle as his base. In the Edo Period (1603-1868), Naruse Masashige, the head of the Owari domain's retainers, became the lord of the castle until the end of the shogunate. However, due to the abolition of domains and establishment of prefectures during the Meiji Restoration (1868), the castle became the property of Aichi Prefecture. However, due to the Nobi earthquake in 1891, half of the castle was damaged, and the castle became the property of the Naruse family again on the condition of restoration. It was a privately owned castle until 2004, when it was taken over by a foundation.

KTX Arena

KTX Arena is located in Takaya-cho, Konan, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and officially opened on May 1, 2018. Based on the philosophy of "enabling everyone to easily enjoy a healthy life and fostering interaction," the venue serves as an important public facility for local sports, fitness activities, and community engagement. The facility features a main arena, a sub-arena, a training room, and a fitness studio, which can be used for various sports such as basketball and volleyball, as well as to meet the diverse needs of individual workouts and group activities. The main arena is spacious and can host sports competitions and related events, while the sub-arena provides a flexible space for exercise. In addition to its daily sports functions, the venue also serves as a disaster prevention hub, capable of providing public services in the event of a disaster. The building is designed with usability in mind and is equipped with accessible parking spaces, multi-purpose restrooms, elevators, braille guidance facilities, wheelchairs, and infant care facilities to accommodate different users. With a primary focus on sports and health activities, while also serving community and disaster prevention needs, it is a comprehensive venue for daily exercise and interaction for the residents of Konan.

Gifu Castle

Gifu Castle, which stands on the rock at the top of Mount Jinhua, is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It took Oda Nobunaga more than ten years to travel from Nagoya to Gifu (then called Inabayama Castle). Therefore, after the capture of Gifu, Nobunaga couldn't wait to move the city here, and changed its name to Gifu after King Wen of Zhou Fengming Qishan as an allusion; This is the starting point of Nobunaga's military deployment in the world, a historical freezing point that cannot be missed. The present Gifu Castle is a 3-story 4-story castle rebuilt in 1956. There is a historical exhibition room in the castle and an observation deck upstairs. From the observation deck, you can overlook the Nagara River and the rolling mountains to the north. You can also enjoy the beautiful night view from the observation deck.

World Freshwater Aquarium Aqua Totto Gifu

Aqua Toto Gifu, the world's freshwater fish aquarium, is one of the world's largest dedicated freshwater fish aquariums. The permanent exhibition on the 4th floor stretches from the source of the Nagara River to rivers around the world, displaying and recreating the habitats of aquatic organisms such as fish, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. The Japanese native ecological area in the museum reproduces the ecology of the Nagara River, exhibiting fish such as sakura salmon and sweetfish, as well as the landscape of the mountains and pond ecology; the world's freshwater basin area presents the Mekong River, Congo River, Amazon River and other basin creatures, such as Mekong giant catfish, electric catfish, and giant arapaima. There are feeding experiences, popular science lectures and workshops, as well as special theme exhibitions, supporting catering, shopping and other services, which have both educational, scientific research and protection significance.

No. 1 of Night Attractions in Aichi Prefecture

Sky Promenade

The outdoor observation deck Sky Promenade is an outdoor observation deck located on the 44th to 46th floors of the Midland Square office building, directly connected to Nagoya Station. The 45th to 46th floors are a circular walkway, and the 44th floor is equipped with binoculars and benches where you can take a rest. You can enjoy different views during the day and at night. Enjoy a wonderful time with your loved ones, looking at the Tokai area from a different angle than usual.

Gifu Park

Very nice park next to the spectacular Jinka Mountains. Here you can climb mountains and enjoy the beautiful scenery, which is a good place to decompress and relax.

Gifu Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum

River Environment Paradise Oasis Park

Kiso Sansen Park 138 Tower National Park

138 Tower Parkis located in Ichinomiya. As the name suggests, the structure is138m tall and features two arches. Next to it are a beautiful stream and a large lawn, making it a great place to bring children.

Japan Monkey Park

The park showcases over 70 species of approximately 900 monkeys, making it one of the largest collections worldwide. Visitors can observe various primates up close, including ring-tailed lemurs and spider monkeys. With 35 diverse attractions ranging from sports facilities to kid-friendly roller coasters, the park caters to all age groups. Specially designed zones like "Fun Land Monpara" and "Water Land Monpuru" provide younger children with endless entertainment. At the "Wao Land" section within the Japan Monkey Centre, visitors can share space with monkeys for intimate observation and interactive experiences.