central Japan is one of the richest as well as most diverse regions in Japan in terms of landscapes, cuisine as well as activities for tourists. right here you’ll discover a few of the most breathtaking destinations in the country, from the busy city of Nagoya to the UNESCO-recognized Shirakawago to the dinosaur-happy Fukui.
Also called Chubu Region, it has so much to offer to travelers that even a week isn’t enough. however if you only have five days, you can still see a few of the highlights!
Tip! think about availing of the Takayama-Hokuriku area tourist Pass. This will provide you five days of unlimited rides on designated JR regional as well as restricted reveal train, the Hokuriku Shinkansen, as well as buses within the path in the central Region.
Here is a sample itinerary to assist you plan your next trip to central Japan as well as make the most out of your Takayama-Hokuriku area tourist Pass. You may likewise inspect a few of their highlight areas here!
Hvad er dækket af denne vejledning?
DAY 1Nagoya TV Tower
JR entrance Tower Mall
Nagoya-meshi (Kishimen)
Cafe Gentiane (Piyorin)
DAY 2Shinhotaka Ropeway
Takayama Ramen
Takayama historical District
Hida Beef
Shirakawa-go
Takaoka City
Doraemon Tram
Toyama Bay Sushi (Dinner)
DAY 3 Shogawa Gorge, Toyama
Zuiryuji Temple
Doraemon Postbox
Handcraft Experience at Nousaku Factory, Takaoka City
Kanazawa Station, Tsuzumi Gate
Kagaya
DAY 4Kanazawa Castle, Nezumitamon entrance as well as Nezumitamon Bridge
Gyokusen’an rest House
Kenrokuen Garden
Omicho Market
Higashi Chaya District
Awara Onsen
DAY 5Fukui Station
Dinosaur Museum, Fukui
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DAG 1
This itinerary assumes you’re entering central Japan via Nagoya. If you’re showing up in the early morning, you can inspect leave your bags at a locker at Nagoya station as well as begin exploring.
If you’re showing up in the afternoon or evening, it’s finest to allocate a Day 0 as well as spend a night at a hotel. Ideally, pick a hotel near Nagoya station since it’s the most practical location. inspect in to your hotel as well as see other Nagoya attractions not listed in this publish before complying with this itinerary.
Feel free to avoid something or make adjustments if you feel like the timing is off. then comply with this itinerary the next day.
Nagoya TV Tower
Kick off your 5-day central Japan experience at the Nagoya TV Tower. It is only 10 minutes by train from Nagoya station as well as a few minutes from Oasis 21. Climb to the top for a 360-degree panoramic view of the city (¥900), which is thought about of the very best night views in landet.
A sign of hope, the TV Tower was developed in 1954 almost a decade after world war II, which left the city devastated after a series of air raids. It is believed to be the very first as well as oldest TV transmission tower in the Japan. It stays operational to this day however likewise doubles as a tourist spot. aside from the view, you’ll likewise discover a great deal of dining as well as buying options.
JR entrance Tower Mall
The JR Nagoya Takashiyama entrance Tower shopping center is a large buying shopping center where you’ll discover tons of fashion, cosmetic as well as way of life products. In situation you’re still hungry (big appetite, huh), you can likewise discover a few cafes as well as restaurants offering sandwiches as well as pastries here.
If you’re more thinking about gadgets as well as electronics, then proceed to the 9th as well as 10th floor which homes a branch of Bic Camera. It is a prominent chain of super stores in Japan. You’ll discover much more than cameras right here — from games to laptops to accessories.
If clothes are what you want to shop for, you can discover Uniqlo as well as GU one floor up.
Don’t fail to remember to take advantage of the tax-free reward if your overall purchase exceeds the set amount, usually ¥5000. You’ll requirement your passport to avail of it.
Nagoya-meshi (Kishimen)
Exit the JR entrance Tower shopping center as well as cross over to the JR Nagoya Station. Nope, you’ll not board the train right away since it’s time for lunch!
Outside of Japan, Nagoya isn’t especially widely known for its cuisine however it does offer a number of gastronomic treats! one of them is kishimen, a Nagoya specialty meal understood for its hirauchi (flattened) noodles made with wheat flour, water, as well as salt.
There are many methods to prepare as well as highlight kishimen, however the most prominent as well as most traditional is as miso stewed udon. You can likewise enjoy it with pasta sauce or in hot soup.
Cafe Gentiane (Piyorin)
Ready for dessert? After a hearty bowl of kishimen, end the meal by devouring adorable however totally edible chicks. Don’t worry, they’re not genuine chicks however chick-shaped cakes called Piyorin. Disse lækre kager er håndlavet ved hjælp af Nagoya Cochin -æg såvel som er fulde af lækker budding.
Du kan nyde Piyorin -kager på Cafe Gentiane, inde i JR Nagoya -stationen. Omkostninger ¥ 380.
Føler du dig luksuriøs? Tænk på at bo på disse hoteller!
Hvis koster en nat i Nagoya: Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel. Dette hotel findes lige over Nagoya Station. Dets praktiske sted gør det til det allerbedste jump-off-punkt for en fem-dages tur. Deres rum giver fremragende udsigt over byen.
Hvis du går direkte til Takayama: Hodakaso Yamano Hotel. Denne Ryokan midt i bjergene har et udvendigt varmt forårbad i skoven! Du bliver omgivet af naturen, mens du nyder badet. For at nå det varme fjederbad skal du tage en svævebane og lastbil samt gå til jorden. En ting mere, du ikke skal gå glip af, er middagen med Hida -oksekød.
Dag 2
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Start din dag med de naturskønne udsigter fra Shintohaka Ropeway, den eneste dobbeltdækker Ropeway i Japan. Fra hotellet skal du rejse Nohi -bussen direkte til Ropeway. I den øverste station (Nishihotakaguchi station) er et tagobservationsdæk i en højde af over 2.156 meter.
Mens de omgivende højland er helt året rundt, ser de japanske alper mere vidunderlige ud om vinteren, når dens toppe såvel som dale er tæppet i sne!
Takayama Ramen
Efter at have taget alle de smukke udsigter fra Shinhotaka Ropeway, skal du vende tilbage til Takayama til frokost samt udfylde din aftale med Chuka Soba. Lokalt kaldet Takayama Ramen er dens base en velsmagende blanding af knogler, grøntsager samt tørrede bonito -flager kaldet Katsuobushi, lavet endnu velsmagende med miso såvel som sojasovs. Soba -nudlerne er håndlavede såvel som tilberedes på en anden måde på hver restaurant. Almindelige toppings inkluderer char siu såvel som rå æg.
Takayama Historical District.
Når du har tømt en skål i din mave, skal du gå ombord på Hida Restricted Express -toget til Takayama City, en af de mest charmerende byer i regionen. Takayama er finest forstået for smukt bevaret mørkt træ såvel som hvidvaskede bygninger fra 1600-tallet, der hjemmebutikker, fordel bryggerier samt caféer.
Mellem din spadseretur kan du stoppe for at få et stykke Hida Beef Nigiri eller Hida Beef Skewers.
Hida Beef.
Dette er noget, du ikke burde gå glip af, når du er i det centrale Japan! Hida -oksekød er en Kuroge Wagyu -racer af kvæg steget i Gifu -præfekturet. Det er bredt kendt for sin høje kvalitet, kendetegnet ved sin dejlige marmorering, glatte struktur og selvfølgelig uforglemmelig smag. Det betragtes ofte som et af de allerbedste oksekødmærker i landet.
Lyder dyr? Slet ikke! Ja, Kuroge Wagyu er i høj klasse, men det er mere billigt end andre oksekødmærker! I Takayama kan du få en Hida Beef Croquette til så lav som ¥ 250.
Shirakawa-go.
En af de mest kendte Destinatiosn i det centrale Japan, Shirakawa-Go er en fremragende tilføjelse til din rejseplan. Fra Takayama Station skal du tage Nohi-bussen direkte til Shirakawa-Go. Dette er den allerbedste rute, hvorfor den normalt tilbydes, især om vinteren. Det er finest at reservere billetter på forhånd.
Shirakawa-Go er et UNESCOs verdensarvsliste, som er finest forstået for sine Gassho-Zukuri-bondegård. Disse ikoniske traditionelle hjem kan modstå kraftigt snefald, da deres tag blev udviklet i en vinkel, der lader sneen let glide ned. Selvom det er mest malerisk om vinteren, er Shirakawa-Go en året rundt destination med en anden appel hver sæson.
Den fineste udsigt over hele landsbyen kan nydes fra et observationsdæk, der er tilgængeligt efter en 25 minutters gang op ad bjerget eller en fem minutters shuttle-tur. (Billetpris: ¥ 200, envejs)
Bemærk: Hvis du har enorm bagage på slæb, skal du opbevare den ved en af møntskaberne eller på bagagerummet ved Shirakawago busterminal.
Takaoka City.
Efter en naturskøn spadseretur omkring Shirakawa-go er det tid til at tage til en mere by ved at tage verdensarvsbussen. Dit næste stop-Takaoka City, hjembyen for skaberen af den elskede anime-karakter Doraemon! Her vil du opdage et antal placeringer, der er knyttet til de animerede tegn.
Doraemon sporvogn
Giv ikke en chance for at komme ombord på Doaremon -sporvognen. Hvis du er som mig, der voksede op med at se Doraemon på tv, vil denne rejse være noget, du aldrig vil glemme.
Hvor skal vi hen? Tag Doraemon -sporvognen, hvor du spiser middag. Hvad er der i menuen? Sushi!
Toyama Bay Sushi (middag)
Beliggende langs bugten, er Toyama velsignet med Fresh Ocean Bounty! Uanset hvilken type skaldyr du higer efter, kan du nyde det frisk fra havet på en af byens utallige restauranter.
En af dem er Iki-Zushi 氷見 寿司, en regional favorit!
Hvad skal man prøve på Iki-Zushi? En masse! Gå dog ikke glip af den hvide rejer (Shiro-Ebi), som er mindre såvel som sødere end de rutinemæssige rejer, vi er brugt til.
Dag 3
Shogawa Gorge, Toyama
Det er dag 3! Hvad er der i vente for dig i dag? Lad os begynde med en naturskøn morgenkrydstogt!
Fra Toyama Station, tur en bus til Shogawa Gorge, Where you can enjoy an hour-long boat cruise that will bombard you with spectacular scenery.(¥2,800). This sightseeing cruise operates between Komaki Dam as well as Omaki Onsen.
What’s your preferred season? Glem det. Whatever it is, you’ll discover Shogawa Gorge stunning. It has a extremely different however always spectacular charm each season. In winter, it’s clad in snow. In spring, it’s naturally embellished with vibrant blossoms. In summer, the verdant mountains ended up being a perfect backdrop. In autumn, the location turns vibrant with all shades of red as well as orange.
Zuiryuji Temple.
After an hour on the boat, it’s time to head back to Takaoka City for some peaceful time at the temple.
Enter Zuiryuji Temple, a designated national Treasure as well as is one of central Japan’s cultural gems. Its primary gate, primary hall, as well as Dharma hall type a line while the temple buildings were developed on either side, producing a lovely symmetry, linked by roofed passageways.
When you get hungry, pay a see to Yasuragi-an, a prominent restaurant serving seasonal dishes.
Doraemon Postbox
After lunch, catch the bus to Takoaka Station, where you’ll be greeted by a large copper Doraemon postbox.
Takaoka City is the birthplace of Fujiko F. Fujio, the creator of Doraemon, so this postbox has ended up being an icon of the city. before you go to the next stop, purchase a postcard as well as decrease them here. Yes, the Doraemon Postbox is not just a decoration; it is, in fact, a working postbox. The postcards you send will be stamped with a commemorative Doraemon postmark.
Håndværk erfaring på Nousaku Factory, Takaoka City
Head back to your hotel to pick up your luggage as well as hail a cab to your next stop — Nousaku Factory.
Historically, Takaoka City is a center of metal casting industry, which stays flourishing to this day. At Nousaku Factory, you can see their extensive collections. however if you want to be more immersed, join a workshop at the the Nousaku Lab. By the end of the session, you’ll be producing your extremely own tin item.
Kanazawa Station, Tsuzumi Gate
Head over to Shin Takaoka station as well as take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa City, the funding of Ishikawa Prefecture.
When you emerge from the station, the giant Tsuzumi entrance will be greeting you first. This monument represents the drums that are played in Noh movie theater as well as is a sign of the city. It blends traditional wooden style with contemporary style.
Kagaya.
Situated close to the station is Kagaya, a regional preferred serving Ozen set, produced with seasonal ingredients, many of which are unique to the city or prefecture. They likewise have other products on the menu including sushi, miso soup as well as other traditional Japanese dishes.
Where to stay in Kanazawa: hotel Wing worldwide premium Kanazawa Ekimae. It’s a relatively new hotel with stylish design, found near Kanazawa Ekimae.
DAY 4
It’s Day 4! Time flies when you’re having fun, indeed!
Today is all about Kanazawa! There’s a great deal to see as well as enjoy in this excellent city, however it’s finest understood for its well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums, as well as tranquil gardens. This old castle town is the perfect marriage of old as well as new, traditional as well as modern!
Kanazawa Castle, Nezumitamon entrance as well as Nezumitamon Bridge
Kanazawa Castle stands proudly in the middle of the vast grounds that likewise function traditional gates, a serene garden, as well as a central pond. It was the seat of power of the Maeda Clan back in the day. Back then, this clan’s domain was one of the biggest as well as wealthiest, second only to the Tokugawa possessions, The castle was utilized as a armed forces base from the late 1500s up up until the end of the Edo Period.
Over the centuries, it ended up being house to the army during the war as well as a school of the Kanazawa university for a time. It has undergone many restorations, the most prominent of which are those of the Nezumitamon entrance as well as Nezumitamon Bridge on the west side in July 2020.
Gyokusen’an hvile hus
Within the Kanazawa Castle grounds is a teahouse with a excellent view of the Gyokusen’inmaru Garden. It’s called the Gyokusen’an rest House. If you’re tired of walking around the spacious complex, you can take some rest as well as enjoy a cup of tea here. finest enjoyed with wagashi, traditional Japanese confectionery.
Kenrokuen Garden
Gyokusen’inmaru isn’t the only lovely garden in this part of the city. When you come out via Ishikawa Gate, you’ll discover the Kenrokuen Garden, acknowledged as one of the three excellent gardens of Japan.
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