Nagoya 1 Day Itinerary (Atsuta Shrine & Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology)

Located in the Chubu region’s metropolis Nagoya, Atsuta Shrine has been in existence for over 1900 years. Trees soar within its large grounds and the shrine has a tranquility that will make visitors forget that they are in a city.

A large Japanese garden near Atsuta Shrine, you can see this traditional garden which has been made to resemble waterfalls and valleys under the theme of “The Tale of Water”. Stroll leisurely in this place that is adorned by the seasons through flowers and autumn leaves.

For lunch, try hitsumabushi, a Nagoya delicacy. The long-standing hitsumabushi restaurant, Atsuta Houraiken Honten is 15 minutes away from Shirotori Garden on foot. You can enjoy a meal in an old Japanese building.

This is a museum for the world-famous Japanese porcelain maker Noritake which first exported its many products to Europe and America in the late 19th century. Through the factory tour and the museum, you can see the precious masterpieces of Old Noritake.

Aichi Prefecture is known as “Toyota Territory”. Visit the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology in Nagoya, and see the original appearance of its cotton mill when the company was first founded along with the famous cars from the beginning to the current day. You can find out about the changes in Toyota’s technology.