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Travel Plan

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Travel Summary

Explore the castles of central Japan using the Meitetsu Castle Tour Ticket, visiting three castles, picturesque towns, and sightseeing spots where you can experience Japanese tradition. This course is recommended for visitors who have a limited time to travel.

[ Recommended Tickets: Meitetsu Castle Tour Ticket ]

  • Day 1

    • Nagoya Castle
    • Tokugawa Garden
    • Arimatsu
    • Atsuta Jingu
    • Osu

  • Day 2

    • Kinkazan Ropeway
    • Gifu Castle
    • Gifu Park
    • Kawara-machi Street
    • Ukai (Cormorant Fishing)

  • Day 3

    • Inuyama Castle
    • Sanko Inari Shrine
    • Nagoya

Day 1

  • Start
    Take the train about 30 minutes from Central Japan International Airport Station to Meitetsu Nagoya Station
    Head off to your first destination, Nagoya Castle!
    If you want to explore the city of Nagoya, the Meguru one-day unlimited bus ticket is your best bet. You can enjoy sightseeing spots in the city and also receive discounts and special offers when you show the ticket.
  • Nagoya

    • Nagoya Castle

      Nagoya Castle is famous as the pinnacle of modern castle architecture. Visitors can also meet the popular Nagoya Omotenashi Bushoutai! Near the castle, visitors can savor local delicacies from the Chubu region at Kinshachi Yokocho.

    • Tokugawa Garden

      Visitors can enjoy the beautiful Japanese garden at Tokugawa Garden no matter what time of year they visit. The garden includes a coffee shop, so you can enjoy an exquisite moment over a cup of tea.

    • Arimatsu

      Explore the atmospheric streets and the world of traditional Arimatsu Shibori.

    • Atsuta Jingu

      Atsuta Jingu is a representative shrine of Nagoya, with over 1,900 years of history. Take a stroll in the lush green precincts of the shrine.

    • Osu

      Osu is home to a variety of stores offering everything from maid cafes to international cuisine and electronics to the latest fashions. The vibrant shopping district attracts men and women of all ages.

Day 2

  • Take the train about 30 minutes from Meitetsu Nagoya Station to Meitetsu Gifu Station
  • Gifu

    • Kinkazan Ropeway

      The ropeway is the perfect way to reach Gifu Castle, which perches high atop Mount Kinka. Enjoy a panoramic view of Gifu from the top of the mountain.

    • Gifu Castle

      Gifu Castle, was the staging post for Oda Nobunaga's unification of Japan and is a symbol of Gifu Prefecture. Experience the world as Nobunaga envisioned it.

    • Gifu Park

      Gifu Park, located at the foot of Gifu Castle, was the original site of Nobunaga's residence. Within the park, there is an information center and a coffee shop where visitors can learn about the tea ceremony.

    • Kawara-machi Street

      The retro townscape is on the banks of the clear Nagara River. Strolling around in a kimono is strongly recommended.

    • Ukai (Cormorant Fishing)

      Come watch cormorant fishing, a traditional fishing method practiced for more than 1,300 years!

Day 3

  • Take the train about 35 minutes from Meitetsu Gifu Station to Inuyama Station
  • Inuyama

    • Inuyama Castle

      Inuyama Castle has the oldest surviving castle tower in Japan. It was built by Nobuyasu Oda, an uncle of Nobunaga Oda.

    • Walking the Streets

      Inuyama is a prosperous castle town that still retains some of its old scenery. Enjoy walking and eating.

    • Sanko Inari Shrine

      Sanko Inari Shrine is popular for its heart-shaped ema (votive plaque). It is famous as a photo spot.
  • Take the train about 30 minutes from Inuyama Station to Meitetsu Nagoya Station
  • Nagoya
    Take the train about 30 minutes from Metetsu Nagoya Station to Central Japan International Station
  • Goal
    Chubu Centrair International Airport Your trip is almost over. Have you left anything undone?
    Don't worry. There are many souvenir stores and restaurants inside the Chubu Centrair International Airport, where you can taste the local specialties of the Central Japan Region.