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Quick facts
- Region: Chubu
- Capital: Nagoya
- Population: 7.5 million
- Climate: Pacific side
- Cherry blossom (average): 24 March
- No. 1 in Japan: Japan's top manufacturing output for over 40 years running — The auto industry (Toyota). Around ¥50 trillion
⭐ Top sights
Nagoya Hitsumabushi
Grilled eel eaten three ways: plain, with condiments, then as ochazuke with tea. A pillar of 'Nagoya food' alongside miso katsu and chicken wings.
Inuyama Castle★
National Treasure. One of the oldest surviving keeps, perched on a cliff above the Kiso River
Nagoya Castle
Golden shachihoko roof ornaments. The Honmaru Palace has been reconstructed; a wooden rebuild of the keep is planned
🍲 Local food
Hitsumabushi, miso katsu, tebasaki chicken wings, miso-nikomi udon
"Nagoya cuisine" is built on Hatcho miso. The city is also known for its coffee-shop breakfast culture
🏮 Festivals & events
- Inuyama Festival — First weekend of April. Marionette shows on 13 towering floats. At night each float glows with 365 lanterns
🌸 Flowers & autumn leaves
- Korankei — Autumn foliage · Mid to late November. Around 4,000 maples along the Tomoe River. The night illuminations are the finest in the Tokai region
🏨 Where to stay in Aichi
The area around Nagoya, the capital, has the best transport links and the widest choice of hotels; a night at a hot-spring town is also worth it.
Other prefectures in the region
Niigata · Toyama · Ishikawa · Fukui · Yamanashi · Nagano · Gifu · Shizuoka · 47 prefectures
Frequently asked questions
What is Aichi famous for food-wise?
Aichi's best-known local dishes are Hitsumabushi, miso katsu, tebasaki chicken wings, miso-nikomi udon. "Nagoya cuisine" is built on Hatcho miso. The city is also known for its coffee-shop breakfast culture
What are the top sights in Aichi?
Top picks in Aichi include Nagoya Hitsumabushi, Inuyama Castle★, Nagoya Castle.
When do cherry blossoms bloom in Aichi?
In Aichi (Nagoya), Somei-yoshino cherry trees usually start blooming around 24 March, reaching full bloom about a week later.
