Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Aichi Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]

2025年4月21日

Aichi Prefecture has many hidden gems that are still unknown!

We have carefully selected places where you can quietly enjoy nature, history, and local cuisine.

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1. Sakushima

A small island in Mikawa Bay where art and nature blend together.

Enjoy a trip to this remote island by ferry.

- Access
About 20 minutes by ferry from Isshiki Port

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2. Horaijiyama

A sacred place of mountain worship with a history of 1,300 years.

The autumn leaves and the view from the summit are spectacular.

- Access
About 25 minutes by bus from Honnagashino Station

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3. Arimatsu Town

A historic district where the traditional craft of "Arimatsu Shibori" remains.

There are few tourists, so you can stroll around quietly.

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A short walk from Arimatsu Station

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4. Chita Peninsula

The southern part of the Chita Peninsula is a hidden gem dotted with cafes and restaurants with sea views.

- Access
15 minutes by car from Utsumi Station

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5. Okazaki Castle

Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Beautiful during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons, but relatively few tourists.

- Access
15 minutes by foot from Higashi-Okazaki Station

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6. Tsushima Tenno Festival

A water festival with over 500 years of history, counted among the "Three Great River Festivals of Japan."
At night, the fantastic sight of "makiwara boats" with lit lanterns gracefully sailing down the Tenno River is a true summer tradition.

- Access
15 minutes by foot from Tsushima Station

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7. Chausuyama Plateau

A plateau area at an altitude of 1,415m.
There are seasonal attractions such as a summer resort, autumn leaves in autumn, and skiing in winter.

- Access
About 1 hour by car from Toei Station

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8. Tokoname Pottery Walk

A retro pottery town with old kilns and chimneys.
You can enjoy walking around the town and experiencing pottery.

- Access
About 10 minutes on foot from Tokoname Station

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9. Nippon Domannaka Festival

One of Japan's largest citizen-participation dance festivals.
Hundreds of teams from all over the country participate in the festival, mainly in Sakae and Hisaya Odori Park, and the whole town is excited by the gorgeous dancing and costumes.

- Access
A short walk from Sakae, Yabacho, and Hisaya Odori Stations

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10. Inuyama Festival

A traditional spring event in which 13 gorgeous floats are pulled around Inuyama Castle Town.
At night, lanterns are lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere. It can be enjoyed as a set with sightseeing in Inuyama Castle and the castle town.

- Access
About 10 minutes on foot from Inuyama Station

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[Summary]

Aichi Prefecture's hidden gems are places where you can quietly enjoy nature, history, and traditional culture away from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots.
If you visit spots loved by locals, you will be able to feel the deeper charm of Aichi.
On your next trip, be sure to visit these hidden spots!

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