Perched on the shores of Ise Bay, Yokkaichi serves as the gateway to the city of Nagoya and its rich and honored past. Walk across the moat of a cherished castle, pray for peace at a sacred shrine, shop for mementos at a 400-year-old shopping district and walk in the footsteps of the samurai. Yet Nagoya's sky-scraping architecture, bustling streets, Toyota Museum, theme parks with flower gardens and shopping are hallmarks of a multi-faceted 21st century city. By the end of your visit you're sure to have collected a treasure trove of wonderful memories to share with friends and family for years to come.
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry & Technology
Tokugawa Art Museum and Gardens
Nagashima Resort
Inuyama City
Iga Ueno Castle
Ninja Museum of Igaryu
More about Yokkaichi, Japan Points of Interest
Nagoya Castle
Originally built for a powerful shogun in 1612, this iconic symbol of Nagoya was reconstructed after WWII. Many parts of this breathtaking structure are designated Important Cultural Properties and an observation deck offers breathtaking views.
Ise Shrine
Set in an ancient forest and surrounded by lakes and ponds, this unique 2,000-year-old complex is a holy Shinto site composed of 100 individual shrines that are dismantled and rebuilt every 20 years.
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry & Technology
Built on the site of the original 1911 textile factory, the museum features interactive displays and exhibits that focus on its history, as well as its future with state-of-the-art technology demonstrations.
Tokugawa Art Museum and Gardens
The museum's vast collection contains 12,000 items such as samurai armor, swords, and a number of official cultural assets including nine National Treasures and the renowned 11th century 'Tale of Genji' scroll.
Nagashima Resort
Located on the island of Nagashima, this seaside resort boasts a variety of attractions designed for the whole family such as Nabana no Sato flower garden and Outlet Park Jazz Dream, Japan's largest shopping district.
Inuyama City
This castle town is famous for its small but beautiful 16th century castle, a national treasure that's noted as one of the country's oldest wooden castles in its original state.
Iga Ueno Castle
Dating back to 1611, the elegant castle boasts documents, samurai swords, armor, painted scrolls, dolls and taiko drums in its museum while the observation deck offers 360-degree views of Ueno city and the surrounding countryside.
Ninja Museum of Igaryu
Two exhibition halls reveal the life of the ninja complete with original ninja home, ninja weaponry, armor and espionage tools, and an action-packed ninja performance using real weapons: straight ninja swords, and sickles.
