Things to do in Tajimi

No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Aichi Prefecture

Ghibli Park

Ghibli Park is themed around the animated works of Studio Ghibli. The park is located within the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park and consists of five areas: Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, Dondoko Forest, Mononoke Village, and Valley of Witches. There are no large amusement rides here. Instead, it presents scenes and details from the animations through architecture, exhibitions, and interactive spaces. Ghibli's Grand Warehouse features work displays, play areas, and related material exhibits. Hill of Youth recreates the Earth Shop from "Whisper of the Heart" and the Cat Bureau from "The Cat Returns." Dondoko Forest is themed after "My Neighbor Totoro," where you can visit Satsuki and Mei's House. Mononoke Village is inspired by "Princess Mononoke" and features character figures and a Gohei-mochi making experience. Valley of Witches brings together buildings from works such as "Kiki's Delivery Service," "Howl's Moving Castle," and "Earwig and the Witch," including Okino's Residence, Howl's Castle, and the Witch's House, and also features shops, dining facilities, and amusement attractions. The various areas are scattered throughout the park, so you will need to walk between them when visiting.

Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park)

Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park) was built on the former site of the Nagakute venue of the 2005 World Expo, and the park features forests, lawns, waterfront green spaces, and various recreational facilities. The spacious lawn plaza is suitable for walking and outdoor activities, and the park also features cycling paths, water play areas, natural play equipment, and a Ferris wheel. The park's attractions are diverse and spread out; the Ai Chikyuhaku Kinenkan preserves exhibits related to the World Expo, allowing you to learn about the exhibitions and events from that time. The Aichi Children's Center features multi-level indoor play spaces, while the ice skating rink and various sports fields provide activity areas for visitors of all ages. The Japanese garden in the park consists of a pond, artificial hills, and a tea house, where you can enjoy traditional garden views and experience matcha and Japanese sweets at the tea house. The Forest School offers nature observation and commentary activities, making it easy to learn about the local forest environment. Ghibli Park is also located within the park and consists of 5 themed areas, presenting the world of Ghibli works through animation scenes, architecture, and exhibitions. The facilities are spread out, making it suitable for a leisurely stroll along the paths.

Little World

FieldSmallWorldofMuseumofEthnology is located on a vast green hills, displaying 33 folk houses from 22 countries in the world and more than 40,000 pieces of folk materials. All the display houses in the theme park are restored after relocation, where you can experience food, famous products and different cultures from all over the world. Friends who like to collect stamp patterns, don't forget to buy a "passport book" at the entrance, so that you can stamp it when you pass by each museum.

Gifu World Rose Garden

No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Aichi Prefecture

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens

The Higashiyama Zoological and Botanical Garden is an animal and botanical garden located in Higashiyama Park, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City. Its opening dates back to 1937. In 2010, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden was second only to Ueno Zoo in Japan in terms of annual admissions. There are botanical gardens, zoos, amusement parks, Dongshan Sky Pagoda and other facilities in the park. About 550 species of animals are kept in the zoo, among which koalas, giraffes and elephants are more popular. Natural museums that focus on nocturnal animals are also hot spots. In addition, there are the World Killifish Museum, which displays killifish from all over the world, and the Nature Zoo, where you can visit the ecology of reptiles and nocturnal animals. About 7,100 species of plants are displayed in the botanical garden, as well as Western-style gardens, Japanese gardens, greenhouses, and more. It is worth mentioning that the building of the greenhouse has received high evaluations in terms of construction technology and has been designated as a national important cultural property. The architectural form is symmetrical and impressive. It has existed since the opening of the park and has now increased to 10 buildings.

No. 1 of Night Attractions in Aichi Prefecture

Sky Promenade

The outdoor observation deck Sky Promenade is an outdoor observation deck located on the 44th to 46th floors of the Midland Square office building, directly connected to Nagoya Station. The 45th to 46th floors are a circular walkway, and the 44th floor is equipped with binoculars and benches where you can take a rest. You can enjoy different views during the day and at night. Enjoy a wonderful time with your loved ones, looking at the Tokai area from a different angle than usual.

Museum Meiji-Mura

A theme park that plans some buildings from the Meiji period together. There are fewer people and the air is better. More than 60 buildings including 12 important cultural properties. Museum Meiji Village is also known as the "living village". You can visit many buildings in the Meiji period, trams and steam locomotives, bus rides in the village, church weddings, and beef hot pot restaurants that you don't eat. It is worth mentioning that in summer Meiji Village will also launch seasonally limited haunted houses to experience the unique coolness of summer.

Mosaic Tile Museum Tajimi

Kasahara-cho, Tajimi City is a well-known mosaic tile producer in Japan. Mosaic tiles refer to small tiles below 50 square centimeters, with a variety of different colors, which can be combined into different graphics, adding rich colors to people's lives. The museum was designed by architect Teranobu Fujimori. The fantastic shape of the museum is unforgettable once seen, and is said to have been inspired by the "clay quarry" where the raw materials for tiles were collected. The museum displays a large collection of Japanese-made ceramic tiles, as well as colorful tiles used to decorate nostalgic washbasins and bathtubs.

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Legoland Japan Resort

•The exciting world of LEGO bricks •Fun for all ages, spend an awesome day with LEGO bricks together as a family •The park features approx. 17 million LEGO bricks, approx. 10,000 LEGO models, and numerous fun interactive adventure rides Legoland Japan Resort is located in the Nagoya Port area and is a dreamlike park built with more than 17 million LEGO bricks. Since opening in 2017, it has been hugely popular with children. With 8 themed areas of distinct character and more than 10,000 different LEGO models, both children and adults are sure to find their own patch of joy once they step into this colorful brick kingdom. Although the park does not cover a particularly large area, it still includes 8 main play zones: LEGO Factory, Bricktopia, Adventure Land, Knight's Kingdom, Pirate Shores, Miniland, LEGO City, and LEGO NINJAGO World. In addition, within the resort area where the park is located, there are well-equipped accommodation facilities — the Legoland Hotel, right at the main entrance, making check-in very convenient. △ In the Lego Factory Tour, you can witness the entire machine manufacturing process of the bricks used in the park and shops! △ Enter the world of Phantom Ninja and embark on an adventure with Kai, Nya, and their brave ninja companions! △ Work with family and friends to put out the fire in the burning building as quickly as possible!

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Tokai region

Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium

North hall: A 3.5-billion-year journey Animals return to the ocean Approximately 3.5 billion years ago, single-celled organisms emerged in the oceans, becoming the earliest life forms on Earth. Countless species evolved along their own paths, with some migrating to land and evolving into giant dinosaurs that once dominated the terrestrial realm. However, they eventually became extinct. Later, mammals dominated the land. Around 50 million years ago, some mammals returned to the ocean, their natural habitat. These animals evolved into modern whales. To adapt to underwater life, they developed streamlined bodies, forming the graceful shapes we see today. This exhibition will chronologically guide visitors into the world of cetaceans. These marine creatures have adapted to underwater life, developing remarkable intelligence, and are said to hold a terrestrial status comparable to humans. South hall: Journey to Antarctica Global journey, encountering diverse life across the five oceans The vast ocean covers approx. 70% of the earth's surface, featuring diverse temperatures and climates that enable organisms to adapt to various environments and continuously evolve. In the south pavilion, you can retrace the route of the Antarctic research vessel "Fuji" docked at Nagoya port garden pier, and observe creatures living in different water zones including the "Sea of Japan", "Deep sea exhibition hall", "Equatorial waters", "Australian waters", and "Antarctic waters". Let's embark on an Antarctic journey and observe the ecosystems of creatures living in different waters up close.