Sightseeing Spots

Yokiso

A villa of history and culture Yokiso is a villa constructed from the Taisho to the Showa Era on the hilly land of Kakuozan by the 15th-generation Ito Jirozaemon, the a founder of Matsuzakaya Department Store. This is a representative suburban villa in Nagoya. 1) The north garden has many highlights around a pond. No reservation necessary. 2) A tour to the buildings and the south garden is conducted by a guide. Prior application required. See More

Kuwayama Art Museum (Kuwayama Seizan Association Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

Kuwayama Art Museum was opened in 1981 with the donation of the first curator Seiichi Kuwayama's lifelong collection of artworks and craft pieces. The collection is based around contemporary Japanese paintings and tea ceremony implements from the Kamakura period to the modern day, so the exhibition is changed three times a year, focusing on Japanese paintings in the spring and tea ceremony implements in the fall. The small tea room called Seizan in the garden, the Borokaku hall on the second floor of the main building, the table tea ceremony room on the second floor of the annex building, and the multipurpose hall on the first floor of the annex building are all available for use by the public. See More

Former Residence of Tetsujiro Haruta

Tetsujiro Haruta, a successful ceramics merchant and founder of Taiyo Shoko Co., Ltd., is said to have asked architect Goichi Takeda to build this house. The Haruta residence consists of a Western-style building with a Japanese-style building behind it, and from 1947 to 1951, it was requisitioned by the U.S. 5th Air Force as a headquarters. The first floor of the Western-style building is currently being used as a French fusion restaurant. Tours of the buildings are conducted by request. For inquiries, please contact the Former Residence of Sasuke Toyoda, the east neighbor of the residence. (* Tours of the restaurant are not available) See More

Furukawa Art Museum and Tamezaburo Memorial Hall

Sukiya-style architecture and art Furukawa Art Museum was opened in November 1991 to display art collected over many years by the first curator, Tamezaburo Furukawa (1890-1993). The art was donated with the wish that it would be enjoyed by many people, not just shut away in a private collection. The collection totals about 2,800 items, with a focus on contemporary Japanese painting. It also includes oil paintings, ceramics, crafts, a 15th century illustrated manuscript, and more. Currently, various educational activities, such as art lectures and workshops, are also available in addition to the exhibition of the collection. In November 1995, Tamezaburo's private residence was opened up to the public as the Tamezaburo Memorial Hall, in accordance with his wish for it to be a place of relaxation for everyone. Six buildings from the Tamezaburo Memorial Hall built in 1934, including … See More

Nagoya City Museum

A museum of historical objects from the Owari region, with a focus on Nagoya A museum of historical objects from the Owari region, with a focus on Nagoya. The permanent exhibition hall gives an introduction to history from the Paleolithic Age to the present day. Many of the materials come from 24,000 or so donations from citizens, and there are over 270,000 artifacts in total in the collection. The special exhibition hall holds about five exhibitions every year, including special exhibitions on Cultural Heritage inside and outside Japan, and temporary exhibitions on the history and culture of the Owari region. There are also various events like lectures and workshops planned for visitors to the museum. In front of the museum there is a Japanese-style garden that can be enjoyed in every season. There is an auditorium on the basement 1st floor and a gallery on the 3rd floor that are op… See More

Townscapes of Shirakabe, Chikaramachi, and Shinokimachi

Area retains the layout of samurai residences from the Edo period, creating a picturesque townscape characterized by gates, walls, and lush trees. This beautiful townscape also includes well-preserved pre-war modern architecture, forming a harmonious blend of traditional mansion scenery and outstanding architecture from the pre-war era. See More

Cultural Path Hyakka Hyakuso

The building, consisting of a study, tea room, and storehouse constructed in the 9th year of Taisho era (1920), underwent renovation, and a multipurpose hall was newly built. The facility was opened in April of the 19th year of Heisei (2007). The garden, named after the "Hyakka Hyakusai Zu Byobu" (Important Cultural Property) held by the Tokugawa Museum, offers enjoyment throughout the four seasons. In the hall, visitors can relish tea and piano performances while gazing at the garden. See More

Cultural Path Shumoku Museum

A building that lives on through the changing times, with an unchanging charm　　 The former residence of ceramics merchant Tamesaburo Imoto was built between the end of the Taisho period and the beginning of the Showa period. Japanese- and Western-style buildings are preserved on the grounds, along with two storehouses—one in the west and the other in the east—a tea room, and a garden. The residence is designated as a tangible cultural asset of the City of Nagoya and a building of scenic importance. See More

Nagoya City Hosa Library

Hosa Library is an open archive where excellent Japanese and Chinese classics originally owned by the Owari Tokugawa family are stored. In the reading room, the library's collection of books is available, a portion of which can be copied. Exhibitions to introduce early-modern samurai culture including the knowledge and culture of samurai families are held. In addition, temporary lectures are held in cooperation with Tokugawa Art Museum or Tokugawaen. The new building was opened in November 2004. See More

Cultural Path Futaba Museum

Cultural Path Futaba Museum—a museum full of Taisho period romanticism　 The residence of Sadayakko Kawakami, "Japan's first actress," and Momosuke Fukuzawa, "the king of electric power." This Taisho-era manor built in a semi-European style was called Futaba Palace, and the restored grounds are quite resplendent. In addition to the displays of Sadayakko's personal effects and literary materials, the stained glass windows in the main hall are a must-see! See More

Kakuozan Apartment

In 2003, a wooden apartment building that was around 48 years old at the time was renovated, and it started as a new attraction in Kaohsiung as chosen by the Kaohsiung Community Development Committee. Originally initiated by a group of six young artists selected through a public application, the project has seen changes in its members over time, and currently consists of nine groups of artists who engage in various individual activities within their spaces. This unique place offers opportunities to encounter original concepts such as a secondhand bookstore café, art studios, shops, galleries, and more. See More

Hoshigaoka Terrace

A city aiming to offer customers their "special moments" - Hoshigaoka is a place where you can enjoy shopping, gourmet dining, and experience nature while having fun with everyone. Nearby attractions include Hoshigaoka Bowl, Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and Higashiyama Sky Tower. Have a wonderful time exploring all these places together! See More