Chubu Centrair International Airport 1 hr 14
Asuke Sight Seeing Information Center (8 min) Nature and autumn leaf color 飯盛山 (3 min) Hill with tributes to the 19 Byakkotai warriors who committed ritual suicide during the Boshin War. Otaki Valley (31 min) Nature reserve in a forested river valley, popular for hikes among cherry blossoms & fall foliage. Toyota Kaikan Museum (34 min) Mt. Sanage (42 min) Sacred mountain with several shrines, offering forest trails & a summit lookout with sweeping views. Toyota Municipal Museum of Art (36 min) Chic museum showcasing contemporary artwork, with a tea house, eatery & landscaped grounds. Bairro de Asuke (5 min) Autumn leaf color Kojaku-ji Temple (11 min) Centuries-old Zen complex on a hill, known for ginko & maple trees turning vivid colors in fall. Obara Fureai Park (32 min) Park with twice-yearly cherry blossoms, including a fall show of pink-&-white blooms & red maples. Kuragaike Park (19 min) Kuragaike Pond (20 min) Large pond set in leafy parkland, with pedal boats, colorful koi carp & views of nearby peaks. Sanshu Asukeyashiki (13 min) Korankei (11 min) Picturesque gorge & nature area with brightly colored maple leaves drawing crowds in autumn. Shikizakura Park (33 min) Hillside garden known for colorful fall foliage, including cherry trees that bloom twice a year. Habu Dam (33 min) Huge concrete dam forming an artificial lake surrounded by trees known for their vivid fall colors. |