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| Nagoya Castle |
 This
is one of the most famous Japanese castles. Nagoya Castle
was constructed under the orders of leyasu Tokugawa as
an important base of the Edo Government along the Tokaido
road. lt is popular for its beautiful cherry blossoms
in the spring. The golden end tiles in the shape of the
shachihoko (a mythical orca) are a well-known symbol of
Nagoya. |
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| Tokugawa Museum |
 With
respect to the level and number of treasures displayed,
the Tokugawa Museum is one of the foremost museums in
Japan. Among the displays one can find daily items, weapons
and furniture used by feudal lords from the Owari Tokugawa
Family. Additionally, a corner of the museum is dedicated
to the internationally famous picture scrolls of the Genji
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| Nagoya Dome |
 This
multi-purpose stadium serves as the home ground of Nagoya's professional baseball
team, the Chunichi Dragons and hosts other events as well. There is a special
navigator system installed inside the dome to help guide visitors. |
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| Noritake Craft Center |
 Visitors
can take a tour of the Noritake production line and watch
highly skilled artists create the world famous chinaware.
Included in the tour is a gallery where elegant tableware
is displayed. A gift shop also has many of the newest
designs on hand for chinaware enthusiasts. |
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| Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical
Garden |
 The
Zoo and Botanical Garden opened in 1937. Koalas from Australia
thrill Zoo visitors while the Botanical Gardens offer
a wide variety of seasonal flowers and vegitation throughout
the year. |
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| Center of the city; Hisaya-Odori
Park |
 This
is Nagoya's main downtown area where several department stores, office buildings
and hotels stand side by side. Right in the middle of the downtown area is the
lush green Odori Park, Japan's first broadcasting tower the "Nagoya TV Tower"
and one of the biggest underground shopping malls in the country. |
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| Nagoya Noh Theater |
 Noh
plays are one example of traditional Samurai Culture from the Edo period. The
Nagoya Noh Theater was constructed in 1997 in the southern section of the front
gate to Nagoya Castle, in an attempt to promote traditional performances and culture. |
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| Toyota Commemorative Museum
of Industry and Technology |
 The
former head office and factory of the Toyota Textile Company
was dedicated as a museum years ago. This is where the
world famous Toyota group originally started. The museum
aims to introduce manufacturing concepts and pass on the
importance of research and inventions to the general public. |
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| Atsuta Shrine |
 This
is the second largest and most important Shinto shrine
in Japan after the lse Shrine in Mie and Meiji Shrine
(the third most important) in Tokyo. Each shrine is in
charge of guarding a sacred object. One of these three
sacred treasures is kept at Atsuta Shrine. The "Kusanagi
Sword" (considered to be holy) is stored in a safe place.
Additionally, in the Homotsuden (Treasury Storehouse),
the "Nihonshoki" (a national treasure) and other important
objects are also maintained. |
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| IdcN (International Design
Center Nagoya) Design Museum |
 The
Tokai area plays an important role as a major center for
the origin of handiwork and production. This museum focuses
on the design aspect of handiwork and production. It displays
many objects that gained recogition for the uniqueness
of their design. |
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| Nagoyako (Nagoya Port) Area |
 The
Nagoya Port Garden Pier is a popular sightseeing spot,
offering an aquarium, a maritime museum, a wide variety
of shops and restaurants among other attractions. Visitors
can also enjoy a short cruise inside the port which is
located in the upper northern section of Ise Bay. |
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