Kakuozan Nittaiji Temple: Where the Buddha’s ashes lie
The Nittaiji temple is a Buddhist temple located about 7 km east to Nagoya station. It is a unique temple because it does not belong to any religious sects of Buddhism,…
Kakuozan: A stroll around the retro-style shopping district
Kakuozan is known as the contemporary and artistic side of Nagoya City. This area spreads all the way to the Nittaiji temple, which enshrines the ashes of the Buddha bestowed by the king…
Toganji Temple: Meet the Great “Green” Budha
Close to the Motoyama subway station (Nagoya) you will find this little temple hidden from the eyes of passersby. Despite being right in the middle of the city, the temple…
Arakogawa Park: A hidden gem
Located in Nagoya City (Nakagawa district), Arakogawa Park is without a doubt one of the most beautiful parks to visit during the cherry blossom season. The cherry blossom…
A photogenic lunch at ni:no (Nino) Cafe
At 400 meters from the Tokoname train station, and right next to Tokoname Ceramic Hall, I discovered ni: no (Nino) Cafe. They serve a delicious lunch menu with one drink…
Tokoname: A small pottery town
Tokoname, a City only a 10 minutes by train from the airport. If you are entering or leaving Japan through Chubu Nagoya International Airport, I highly recommend a stopover in this…
Osu Kannon Temple: Japan’s rich history inside
Osu Kannon, Nagoya’s Naka distict, downtown of Nagoya, hides a rich historical culture inside. A perfect place for get lost between the ancient history and the spiritual atmosphere.Must-stop spot before entering…
Nagoya Castle: Symbol of the City
It’s one of Nagoya biggest sites. If your are visiting the city you should definitely check it out. Even if you are not making tourism it’s also a good place to…
Nagoya Station: One of the world’s largest train stations
Nagoya Station, the neuronal center of the transit between Nagoya and the rest of the regions of the country. Here daily foreign and Japanese tourists come together, salesman who go…
Jiyuu Kuukan: a space that comforts the soul
Jiyuu Kuukan Hatta is located in Nakagawa district (Nagoya City) only a 5 minutes walk from Hatta Station (Higashiyama subway line). It’s a traditional Japanese house converted into a coffee shop-art gallery…