Okazaki travel guide and discussion

Many places in Japan welcome the splendid night cherry blossom scenes of spring 2026, with six classic night cherry blossom spots simultaneously lighting up the romantic spring nights: 🌸Hirosaki Park, Aomori Prefecture The 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival will be held from April 17 to May 5. The park features 2,600 cherry trees of 52 varieties, including over 400 century-old Somei Yoshino cherry trees with strong, upright trunks. Under the lighting along the west moat, the cherry blossoms are reflected upside down on the water, creating a stunning "water mirror cherry blossom" effect; standing on Shunyo Bridge, the scene blurs the line between reality and illusion, as if stepping into an ink painting dreamscape. The park also houses Japan’s oldest Somei Yoshino cherry tree, about 140 years old, and a naturally heart-shaped cherry branch. The night cherry blossom light show, which began in 1916, is recognized as a New Japan Night View Heritage. 🌸Odawara Castle Park, Kanagawa Prefecture The 2026 lighting event will take place from late March to early April. About 300 ancient cherry trees planted in the early Showa period surround the castle tower and moat, showcasing the charm of the Sengoku era under the interplay of light and shadow. Climbing to the top floor of the castle tower offers a panoramic view of the illuminated cherry blossom corridor and the nightscape of Sagami Bay, with the silhouette of the Boso Peninsula in the distance, blending history and poetry. 🌸Funakawa, Asahi Town, Toyama Prefecture The 2026 lighting event will be held from early to mid-April, with a special "Bonfire Night Cherry Blossom" event every Saturday evening. Along both banks, 280 Somei Yoshino cherry trees glow softly under warm yellow lanterns; the blooming period coincides with the remaining snow on Mount Asahi, tulips, and rapeseed flowers, creating a springtime quartet. Tulip petals are also used as natural fertilizer to nourish the cherry trees, adding a deeper cultural warmth to the night cherry blossoms. 🌸Maruoka Castle (Kasumi Castle), Fukui Prefecture The 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 24 to April 17. This castle, built in 1576 and one of the twelve remaining original castle towers, is embraced by about 400 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, whose blossoms swirl like mist around the ancient castle. The lantern lighting ceremony kicks off on March 24; on April 4 and 5, local specialty fairs and folk performances are held, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the culture of the Edo castle town while enjoying the cherry blossoms. 🌸Okazaki Castle Park, Aichi Prefecture The 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 25 to April 5. The birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the park’s 800 Somei Yoshino cherry trees are selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. At night, the castle tower and cherry trees along the Otogawa and Iga Rivers form a tunnel of light and shadow, with the river reflecting the blossoms and lanterns; the city’s natural monument, Okuyamada weeping cherry trees, are graceful and elegant. Food trucks set up along the riverbank offer a dual sensory delight of taste and sight. 🌸Kenrokuen Garden, Ishikawa Prefecture The 2026 night cherry blossom light show will be held from early to mid-April. The garden has 420 cherry trees of various varieties, blooming sequentially from Kanzakura to Kenrokuen Chrysanthemum cherry, with a long flowering period. Entering from the Katsurazaka Gate, the cherry shadows sway along the tree-lined path; at the Kaiken lantern spot, through the blossoms, you can gaze at the Kanazawa cityscape and the night view of Mount Utatsu, evoking the subtle poetry of an Eastern garden. 🌸Ogi Park, Saga Prefecture Lighting runs from late March to early April. This historic garden, built by the lord of the Nabeshima domain, has about 3,000 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, creating a grand scale. The night cherry blossoms reflect on the pond, with flickering lanterns, resembling a fairy tale world; the entire park is quiet and serene, making it an excellent place to experience the tranquil beauty of Kyushu’s spring nights. Night cherry blossoms are not just about viewing flowers; they are a springtime poem composed by light, shadow, wind, water, and a thousand years of floral history. Every lantern pauses to capture fleeting beauty, and every encounter reminds us to cherish the present. Come to Japan and join a spring night rendezvous, letting cherry blossoms fall among your lantern lights!

Made a reservation on this platform for unlimited buffet, can exit and enter many times and eat it freshly plucked. Taste of the berries is different for different plants, if lucky can find very big size blueberries on the top branches. It’s a rather big plantation and many locals and tourists enjoyed it. If want to takeaway, can get a basket to pick berries and will charge by weight. https://maps.app.goo.gl/8N4ECWJAG2YnmpCw9?g_st=ic

"Bistro AO" in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture This is a French restaurant where you can enjoy carefully selected local ingredients and carefully selected French ingredients. This time, I had the 8,800 yen dinner course to celebrate a close friend. 😌 Everything was delicious, from the appetizer to the dessert. ✨ Your group can choose one main meat dish that day, so it's a great idea to ask the owner for his recommendations. ☝️ The restaurant's stylish exterior exudes a stylish atmosphere, making it perfect for a date or a girls' night out. 🌟 They offer a set course menu for special occasions, and an à la carte menu for casual occasions like girls' nights. It's a great place to choose for any occasion! 📍Bistro AO 1-22 Zaimokucho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture Across Building B1F ⏰Business Hours Lunch: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Dinner: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM 🚗Parking Parking (¥500 parking surcharge included) #ZeroYenTravel2025Autumn #OkazakiGourmet #AichiTrip #Bistro #BistroAO #bistroao

📍Location: Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture 《Access》 About a 17-minute walk from Exit 2 of Kita-Okazaki Station About a 19-minute walk from Exit 1 of Naka-Okazaki Station About a 21-minute walk from the exit of Okazaki Park-mae Station ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ On the temple approach that inspired the name of the alley, there is a 40-meter-long wooden arcade that exudes a nostalgic atmosphere, as if you've traveled back to the Showa era. The area features cafes, general stores, and more. Among them is TERAKADO Coffee, a popular shop offering carefully crafted coffee & lattes, as well as crepes and baked goods.

#Let'sTravelWithPochikatsu Found a super popular bakery cafe in the alleys of Yasuocho 💡 Order and pick up or takeout on the first floor. The second floor is the eat-in space and cafe. The eat-in space on the second floor is bright and open. It was so cozy 🙆♀️✨ (It was lunchtime, so there were a lot of customers, so I couldn't take photos of the menu or the entire store...) Ordered ♪ Baguette sandwich 🥪 (ham, cheese, and pickles) Sesame sandwich 🥪 (sesame focaccia? ham and cheese) Cornet Chocolate Iced coffee Iced cafe latte The place was packed with lunchtime customers 🈵 It's a popular place, isn't it? ✨ They also had soup lunches and sandwich lunches ♪ The hard bread was incredibly delicious! I'd love to try a variety of them! 😊 FtoBREAD Open 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (Sundays irregular) Parking🅿️ Approximately 5 spaces in front of the store For parking, please use nearby coin parking. #OkazakiCityCafe #OkazakiCityMorning #OkazakiGourmet #OkazakiLunch #OkazakiCityBakeryCafe

#TravelWithPochiKatsu The newly opened Set Meal and Cafe UROCO in Cherry Town, Tatsumigaoka, Okazaki City, has amazing lunch!! I had the aged tuna sashimi set meal, my friend had the chicken set meal with grated daikon radish and ponzu sauce, and the ginger pork set meal! All lunches are generously sized 😳✨ You can tell every dish is carefully prepared. 🥹 Truly delicious! 😍✨ All the tableware is lovely, too. 💓 I was both satisfied and satisfied. 🥰 Their breakfast menu is also a big plus. 👍 Set Meals and Cafe UROCO 2-3-15 Tatsuminaka, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture Cherry Town 1F 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Lunch 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Cafe Time Closed Wednesdays #OkazakiCity #OkazakiCityGourmet #OkazakiCityCafe #OkazakiCityLunch #OkazakiCityBreakfast

🍴Booon 📍Location: Morisaki-14 Kamiwadacho, Okazaki, Aichi 444-0201 🕰️Business Hours: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM (Closed on Thursdays) 💰Price per person: ¥1,500–¥2,000 Booon, which just opened on August 4, 2025, offers a delightful dining experience! They have nine different types of pasta, all of which look delicious. The burrata cheese tomato sauce pasta is slightly spicy and absolutely tasty! They also serve cakes and acai bowls, and everything looks amazing. You can even customize your acai bowl to your liking♡ With plenty of seating and a spacious parking lot, this spot comes highly recommended 🚗

Of course! We'll introduce you to The Tower Hotel Nagoya, packed with attractions that will make people who have never been there think, "I want to go right now!" · -- 🏨 The Tower Hotel Nagoya's attractions 🗼 A special experience staying in Nagoya's symbolic TV tower · The hotel is located in the Nagoya TV tower, an amazing location. · Staying in a historic building makes you feel like you've traveled back in time. · The illuminated tower at night is fantastic, creating an extraordinary feeling. 🌆 Spectacular view from the room · The guest rooms overlook Hisaya Odori Park and the Nagoya cityscape. · The morning glow and night view are beautiful, and spending time by the window is exceptional. · It's also photogenic! A view you'll want to upload to SNS. 🎨 A space that combines art and design · Many works by local artists are exhibited throughout the building, making it feel like a museum. · The interior is modern and sophisticated, and you can feel the attention to detail. · A hotel where you can not only stay but also feel and enjoy. 🍽️ Exquisite gourmet food made with local ingredients · In the restaurant, you can enjoy creative dishes made with seasonal ingredients from Aichi Prefecture. · The breakfast is also luxurious, and you can enjoy the local flavors. · At the bar, you can enjoy a special drink while looking at the night view of the TV tower. 🚶♀️ Excellent access and ideal as a base for sightseeing · Located in Sakae, the center of Nagoya, it is convenient for shopping and sightseeing. · There are plenty of sights within walking distance, such as Hisaya Odori Park and Oasis 21. · -- ✨ Recommended for · People who think that "ordinary hotels are not enough!" · People who like art and design · People who want to spend a special anniversary in Nagoya · People looking for a photogenic spot · -- Even if you have never been there, you will feel that "this is not just a hotel." It is truly a place where "staying" becomes "an experience"! #Nagoya Hotel #Domestic Travel #Asia Travel #Absolutely Free Travel

This house in Okazaki, Japan, was designed by architect Ken Nishiguchi for his parents. Lush trees replace walls and curtains, blocking the view of passers-by. The ever-changing landscape with the seasons and weather is integrated with the wooden structure of the building. Being in it blurs the boundary between nature and space. The house is centered around an open central courtyard. The natural texture of the wood enhances the connection between the building and the plants, creating a sense of transparency and continuity between the two. For retired seniors, this vibrant environment fulfills their vision of being close to nature, allowing them to experience the beauty of the earth without leaving their homes.

Don't just visit Kyoto and Osaka when traveling to Japan! We've discovered a hidden gem in Aichi Prefecture, Okazaki City, a city rich in history! This is the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, one of the three great unifiers of Japan. During cherry blossom season, it's breathtakingly beautiful, with fewer crowds and stunning scenery. Every photo you take here looks like a scene from a movie! This is the first guide of its kind on the internet, so make sure to save it. 📍 Destination Highlights ✅ Fewer Crowds, Beautiful Scenery: Even Japanese locals rarely visit, so you'll have the whole ancient city to yourself! ✅ History Buffs Rejoice: The birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, a must-visit for Sengoku period enthusiasts! You might even catch a "Sengoku Princess" performance! ✅ Cherry Blossom Heaven: Selected as one of the "100 Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan," the city is covered in pink snow in April, outshining popular tourist spots! ✅ Convenient Transportation: Just a 30-minute direct train ride from Nagoya, perfect for short trips or a detour on your Kansai itinerary! 🏯 Top 5 Must-Visit Attractions! Tested and Approved! 1️⃣ Okazaki Castle | Travel Back to the Sengoku Period The birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the castle tower replicates Edo-style architecture, and the 5th-floor observation deck offers a panoramic view of the city! Every Friday, there's a Sengoku Princess cosplay performance with impressive armored samurai! In spring, cherry blossoms surround the castle moat. 📍 Address: 561 Kosei-cho, Okazaki City 🕒 Hours: 9:00–17:00 (Closed on Mondays) 💰 Admission: JPY 200 (Best value for money!) 2️⃣ Daiju-ji Temple | Ieyasu's Family Temple Tokugawa Ieyasu's family temple, with a serene courtyard hiding Sengoku secrets. Be sure to touch the "Enmei Jizo," said to grant long life (Ieyasu lived to 75!) 3️⃣ Okazaki Park | Locals' Secret Garden A massive park by the castle moat, perfect for picnics during cherry blossom season. Locals love walking their dogs here! Rent a bike and enjoy a relaxing ride along the river. 🚴♀️ 4️⃣ Okazaki Service Area | The Coolest Highway Rest Stop You read that right, this popular Japanese highway rest stop features a Tokugawa Ieyasu-themed exhibit and exclusive merchandise! Don't miss the "Ieyasu Manju," sweet red bean buns that aren't too sweet! 5️⃣ Hatcho Miso Village | 400-Year-Old Brewing Tradition A paradise for miso lovers! Tour the century-old warehouse, make your own miso, and buy limited-edition Sengoku warrior miso. The Tokugawa version is a must-try! 🍱 Food Recommendations! Locals' Hidden Gems Unagi Hitsumabushi: Nagoya-style eel rice is cheaper here! We recommend the "Houraiken" branch, with crispy eel skin and secret sauce! Mikawa Jidori: Free-range chicken, grilled over charcoal, with juicy yakitori! At the izakaya "Torikizoku," you can eat your fill for just JPY 50! Sengoku-Themed Desserts: At the tea house "Aoi no Gomon" near Okazaki Castle, matcha parfaits come with little flags, adding a touch of ceremony! 🍵 🏨 Accommodation Guide | Stay in History! Onsen Hotel "Yumoto Mikawa no Sato": Soak in an open-air onsen under the starry sky, and enjoy a traditional breakfast with Hoba Miso! ♨️ Machiya Near Okazaki Castle: Book a century-old house on Trip.com, with tatami mats and a garden, and experience the daily life of a samurai family. 🚗 Transportation Tips Nagoya → Okazaki: Take the "Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line" from Meitetsu Nagoya Station for 30 minutes to Higashi-Okazaki Station, then walk 15 minutes to Okazaki Castle. City Transportation: We recommend buying the "Okazaki Castle Tour Pass" (includes attraction discounts), which covers buses and attractions in one ticket! ❗️ Latest Information! Exclusive Tips for 2025 Cherry Blossom Season Special: From April 1–15, Okazaki Castle hosts a night cherry blossom illumination event, and locals in kimono get free admission! 👘 Tax-Free Policy Update: Japan has removed the tax-free limit for consumables! Buy as much cosmetics and snacks as you want! (Okazaki AEON Mall has fewer crowds and a full stock) Travel Advisory: Japan is experiencing a flu outbreak, so we recommend wearing a mask and bringing fever-reducing medicine. Avoid crowds for peace of mind. 📸 Photography Tips Okazaki Castle Tower: Shoot from a low angle with a wide-angle lens to become the heroine of a Sengoku drama! Cherry Blossom Riverside: Shoot against the light at 4 pm, and the petals will have a soft light filter! Service Area Check-In: Take a funny photo with the Tokugawa Ieyasu statue, and watch your social media likes soar! Honestly, Okazaki City is a hidden gem! It's perfect for history lovers and those who dislike crowded places. Save this guide now! Next time you visit Japan, don't miss this underrated but stunning city! 💖

Introducing a very popular recommended breakfast spot in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture 🩷 【camezza】 📍Location: 111 Gonsui, Hosokawa-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture 💞Recommended reason: A hidden cafe in an old house where you can relax in a space surrounded by nature. You can eat while looking at the bamboo forest and the river! ︎In the summer, you can also enjoy shaved ice 🍧 🕰️Business hours: 8:30-11:00, 11:30-15:00 (Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays) 🅿️Parking: Available 【ecumer】 📍Location: 39 Kagota-cho, Okazaki City 💞Recommended reason: You can enjoy very stylish breakfasts and lunches. The portions are filling and satisfy both body and soul❤️ We enjoyed stylish food in a stylish space🍳✨ 🕰️Business hours: 9am-1:30pm (Closed on Sundays and Mondays) 🅿️Parking: None There is no parking, so please use the paid parking lot near Kagota Park. *Please note that on Sundays and public holidays, the restaurant is a different shop called "spice & curry Shibata Shokudo." #0yentrip #Aichi #Okazakicitymorning #Okazakicafe

🏠 Former Honda Tadatsugu Residence 📍 40-1 Ashinobue, Kakemachi, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, 444-0011 🚶 Bus from Higashi-Okazaki Station → 4-minute walk Admission fee: Free Reservation: Not required Time required: 30 minutes 📷: ok ---------------------------------------------------- I can't believe it's free, it's so high quality!! I wonder if it's only just started opening to the public? It may not be well known yet, but it should become popular in the future! It was a very tasteful and cute house 🥰 Emotional points! ・Even though it's a 100-year-old mansion, the blue bathtub is still cute even now ・Stained glass with different designs for each window ・Furniture used 100 years ago #stainedglass #retrotownscape #retroarchitecture #architecture #emotional #retro #historicalsites #triptotourismwithhistory #aichitrip #aichitourism #domestictrip #trip_outdoor

I went to "Okudono Jinya" in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture ((((((っ･ω･)っ I went to take pictures of sunflowers, but maybe I was too late, because only a few were blooming (;-_-) I heard there was a Japanese garden, so I went to take pictures of the Japanese garden on short notice! Σp[【〇】]ω･´) It is the site of the Okudono clan's jinya, and now part of the earthen wall and mansion remain. There is also a cafe, so you can enjoy the cafe while looking at the Japanese garden (ˊo̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ˋ)♡ 🏍Okudono Jinya🏍 Address: 10 Zatanishita, Okudono-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture Business hours: 9:30-16:30 Closed: Mondays #Aichi trip #Touring #Touring trip #Aichi #Aichi Prefecture #Aichi Prefecture tourism #Aichi tourism #Okudono Jinya #Japanese garden #Sunflowers

#AichiTrip I went to Hiranoya, a very famous seafood lunch restaurant in Okazaki♫ Be prepared to wait! We arrived around 12:00 that day, and there were about 5 groups waiting. We waited outside for about 20-30 minutes, then went inside♫ I was excited to eat seafood after a long time🤩 I had 🐟Seafood Bara Chirashi Sushi Heaps of seafood✨✨ Sesame oil, soy sauce, and wasabi It was delicious! You can choose the size of the rice bowl from large, medium, and small♡ My friend 🐟Assorted 9 kinds of sashimi 🐟Daily recommended lunch Both of us had rice cooked with shirasu, clams, and salmon 🍚✨✨ One refill is free♡ The ladies at the restaurant were very kind even though they were busy, and it was great💕 I'd like to go back again😊 Store information Address: 1-3 Kawarada, Kakemachi, Okazaki City, Okazaki Fish Market Telephone number: 0564-21-1208 Opening hours: 6:00-14:00 Closed: Sundays #Aichi gourmet #Aichi lunch #Okazaki gourmet #Okazaki lunch #Okazaki sightseeing #Okazaki famous restaurant #Gourmet #Gourmet food #Seafood bowl #Seafood cuisine

#AichiTrip [HOKI COFFEE TERRACE Okazaki] A wonderful cafe in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture ☑︎Strawberry Tart 700 yen ☑︎Mont Blanc Tart 660 yen ☑︎Chocolate Banana Pie 660 yen ☑︎Hoki American Blend 500 yen Tea time is after 2pm and if you order a cake set you get 100 yen off. This time I went after lunch but both the morning and lunch menus are plentiful✨ and the food looked so delicious it was such a wonderful place that I wanted to stay all day. [HOKI COFFEE TERRACE Okazaki store] ☑︎Address: 12-12 Togo, Niki-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture ☑︎Business hours: 08:00-18:00 ☑︎Tel: 0564-73-0680 #Okazaki #Okazaki cafe #Okazaki gourmet #Okazaki lunch #Hoki coffee terrace #Hoki coffee #hokicoffeeterrace #hoki

[Yakiniku Hanahiro] I went to a popular local yakiniku restaurant in Hanenishi, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture! ☑︎Yakisuki Mix Lunch 1000 yen Limited to 15 meals per day The meat is very delicious when dipped in egg. Additional ☑︎Wagyu Beef Offal (sauce) 480 yen The bouncy offal was absolutely delicious. You can eat as much white rice as you want with this. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere. There are table seats and tatami rooms. [Yakiniku Hanahiro Okazaki Branch] ☑︎Address 3-1-2 Hanenishi, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture ☑︎Business hours 11:00-14:30 16:30-00:00 Please check as there may be changes. ☑︎Tel: 0564-55-5007 ☑︎Parking available. #YakinikuHanaHaku #Okazaki #OkazakiGourmet #OkazakiLunch #OkazakiYakiniku #NishiMikawa #NishiMikawaGourmet

[Iwashi no Yahira] I had lunch at this sardine specialty restaurant in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. There is only one lunch menu. Yahira Gozen 1,590 yen (tax included) ☑︎ Sardine sashimi ☑︎ Simmered sardines in sweet and sour sauce ☑︎ Simmered vegetables ☑︎ Sardine and vegetable tempura ☑︎ Monthly Nono sardine dish ☑︎ Rice (grain rice) ☑︎ Miso soup ☑︎ Pickles ☑︎ Coffee ☑︎ Shiratama zenzai The fresh sardine sashimi is fatty and delicious! ︎ The freshly fried tempura is also outstanding 👍 Everything was delicious, and it's a restaurant I'd like to visit again. It's a very popular restaurant, so reservations are a must. [Iwashinoya Taira] ☑︎Address: 61 Gokaido, Kamimitsugichi, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture ☑︎Business hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:00-22:00 ☑︎Tel: 0564-43-0801 #Okazaki #Okazaki gourmet #Okazaki lunch #Sardine specialty store #Iwashinoya Taira #Support the local area

BURGER HOUSE GABURI No raw vegetables The patty is juicy, the meat juice is juicy, the buns are slightly sweet, and there are 6 types of sauce to choose from, all of which go perfectly with the meat. The plate is served with potatoes and salad, which makes it look appetizing🍔 The coarsely ground pepper was spicy and delicious It gets crowded at lunchtime On Thursday and Friday nights, it becomes a hamburger steak set meal restaurant. 5pm-9pm, which is also interesting~ 11am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday Other days 10am-4pm Parking for 8 cars 55-1 Yashiroguchi, Nishihongo-cho, Okazaki City #gourmet #gourmet #hamburger

Tenwa The chef, who trained at a long-established kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, serves delicious food. The restaurant is family-run and has a homey atmosphere, so it's a comfortable place to relax even if you're drinking. The daily lunch menu includes small dishes, sashimi, fries, and more...and a drink, so it's a great deal 𓂃 𓈒𓏸1,050 yen It's a restaurant that I'd like to visit again and again. The clams I ordered as a single item were also delicious. The eel from Isshiki looked delicious too. Closed on Mondays 11:30-13:45 17:00-21:30 Parking available 4-5 Inokuchi Shinmachi, Okazaki City #gourmet #gourmet #Japanese food

Getting There - by train ( fr; my place it only took us 40 minutes Attractions - cherry blossoms 🌸🌸#桜 Hotels - many hotels nearby #not too far from the station( Higashi Okazaki) Food & Restaurants - there are many foods &restaurants#nearby Shopping - many shopping malls too but you have to take a bus but it won’t take time & the bus is free

Zarame Main Store The interior is very spacious and relaxed. It has a classic American style✨ but the height of the tables and chairs is mismatched, making it difficult to eat😂 but the interior is stylish〜✨✨ The donuts are popular, so they may be sold out. The burgers are filling and delicious(*´~`*)ŧ‹"ŧ‹"ŧ‹"Des. If you're on a first date, you might want to avoid the burger😂Be careful with big mouths💋⚠️ I took the donuts out and enjoyed them🍩 I was soothed by their sweetness and deliciousness. Opening hours Monday to Sunday 9:00 to 21:00 6-19 Nakata-cho, Okazaki City Parking available #Gourmet #Fine dining #Cafe

Address: Enokigatsubo-24, Tosakicho, Okazaki, Aichi 444-0840 Opening hours: 8:00-21:00 Atmosphere/facilities: New and clean, they sell gelato in addition to bread and quiche. Recommended points: They open early in the morning, so it's perfect for breakfast♪ Average price: From 1500 yen

In conjunction with the broadcast of the NHK Taiga drama "What will Ieyasu do?", I went to an event where digital animation projection mapping images were shot on the Sanmon gate and main hall of Daiju-ji Temple, the family temple of the Matsudaira and Tokugawa Shogun families, with motifs of Tokugawa Ieyasu's symbols of armor and dragons, cultural assets that Okazaki City is proud of, and Mikawa fireworks. ✨✨ The 7-minute content was projected continuously with a 4-minute intermission, which was a spectacular sight 👏👏 The same image can be seen at any time of day ✨✨ The images were fantastical and elegant 👏🏻·͜·👏🏻·͜·👏🏻·͜· I purchased the completed Aoimon type, which combines the three-leaf Aoimon goshuin stamps in two places. I want to go to Takatsuki-in Temple and complete it. Held at Daiju-ji Temple from Saturday, January 28th to Sunday, January 29th, 2023. 18:00-21:00 #wintertravel #sacredsitepilgrimage #event #shrinestamp #fantastic #shrinesandtemples

#tripmemory2022 [Cafe Casita no Yoko] 2022.4.8 I went to a very stylish cafe in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture for lunch. ☑︎Seasonal plate lunch 1,300 yen + tax The interior of the store is small and cozy with a calm atmosphere. The lunch menu was made with ingredients, and it was healthy and delicious with plenty of vegetables. There are 10 parking spaces nearby. ☑︎Address: 22-1 Fukada, Kamoda-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture ☑︎Business hours: 11:30-17:30 (L.O.) ☑︎Tel: 0564-74-3892 ☑︎Closed on Mondays #Cafe Casita no Yoko #Okazaki lunch #Okazaki gourmet #Okazaki sweets #Okazaki cafe

#tripmemory2022 [Recommended donuts made by a bakery in Okazaki City] 2022.1.22 A delicious donut made by a delicious bakery in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture The quantity is limited, so you can only buy it when it is ready. It is covered with plenty of granulated sugar and is very delicious. I love donuts, so I only have a picture of the donuts, but the bread is also delicious and recommended. [Bapuru] ☑︎Address: 9-21 Rokunami Honmachi, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture ☑︎Business hours: Wednesday to Sunday, holidays, and the day before holidays: 11:00 to 18:00 ☑︎Tel: 0564-73-9328 ☑︎Closed: Monday and Tuesday #Bapuru #Okazaki City Bread #Bakery #Okazaki Donuts #Okazaki Gourmet #Okazaki City Sweets

The luxurious breakfast is also recommended, but the parfaits are so gorgeous that it's a shame to eat them. The parfaits are so beautiful that it's a shame to eat them. I'm always impressed by the design. 👏👏 I ordered the birthday plate of the Ieyasu parfait, named after the historical drama. The waiter brought it to the table while singing the Gamagori birthday song. 🎉 You can also order custom cakes. Makohaha Tomity 22-3 Kaizan, Hachiji-cho, Okazaki City There are about 5 parking spaces #Food #Gourmet #Cafe tour

#tripmemory2022 Sugao Shrine⛩ The oldest shrine in Okazaki City. It is also famous as a power spot✨💪( ᐛ)Powerful There is a ♥️ heart-shaped ema by Rene Naito, who is from Okazaki City, a beautiful flower water basin, and the limited edition goshuin is also very nice⛩desu. In one corner of the shrine grounds, there is a heart-shaped stone that was unearthed during construction work on the grounds. Try looking for it♡ The lighting of the flower water basin is so beautiful that it is mesmerizing. Free parking for about 5 cars 630-1 Yasuo-cho, Okazaki City #wintertrip #shrine #goshuin

This is Okazaki Castle in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Okazaki Castle is very famous as the castle where Tokugawa Ieyasu was born. It has also been selected as one of Japan's 100 most famous castles. I went there by car, but it gets crowded on weekends so you may not be able to park. Also, there is currently construction going on and you cannot enter the castle.