Chubu Centrair International Airport 1 hr 11
Bairro de Asuke (4 min) Autumn leaf color Toyota Kaikan Museum (32 min) Mt. Sanage (40 min) Sacred mountain with several shrines, offering forest trails & a summit lookout with sweeping views. Habu Dam (31 min) Huge concrete dam forming an artificial lake surrounded by trees known for their vivid fall colors. Otaki Valley (28 min) Nature reserve in a forested river valley, popular for hikes among cherry blossoms & fall foliage. Korankei (7 min) Picturesque gorge & nature area with brightly colored maple leaves drawing crowds in autumn. Sanshu Asukeyashiki (9 min) 飯盛山 (10 min) Hill with tributes to the 19 Byakkotai warriors who committed ritual suicide during the Boshin War. Asuke Sight Seeing Information Center (5 min) Nature and autumn leaf color Kuragaike Pond (17 min) Large pond set in leafy parkland, with pedal boats, colorful koi carp & views of nearby peaks. Kojaku-ji Temple (6 min) Centuries-old Zen complex on a hill, known for ginko & maple trees turning vivid colors in fall. Kuragaike Park (16 min) Iwayado Park (42 min) Unusually shaped rocks & waterfalls are the most famous features of this landscaped park. Toyota Municipal Museum of Art (33 min) Chic museum showcasing contemporary artwork, with a tea house, eatery & landscaped grounds. Shikizakura Park (34 min) Hillside garden known for colorful fall foliage, including cherry trees that bloom twice a year. |