100 Things to Do in Mikawa — Aichi Experiences 2026 is a timely event at Aichi's Mikawa area: Gamagori, Okazaki, Nishio, Toyohashi, Toyokawa, Shinshiro, Tahara, Shitara, Toyone, To…
A special free evening museum opening with illuminated architecture, ceramic lampshades and a live performance using instruments made from marine waste.
Location[Night Museum & Light-up] • Kiln plaza/museum • Tile Museum of the World • Toilet Culture Museum • Start of Architectural Ceramics Museum • Terra Cotta Park [Live music by "Marine Garbage Instrument Group Gominzoku"] Square with kiln *In case of rain, "World Tile Museum"
Address〒479-8586 Aichi Prefecture Tokoname City Okueicho 1-130
Before you go• During the event, we will be taking pictures to record the INAX Live Museum. • Photographed images may be published on INAX Live Museum's public relations media (official website, SNS, etc.). • When posting photos you have taken on SNS, etc., please take care to blur them or use stamps to prevent other people's faces from being shown.
Public transport鉄道
By car東海北陸自動車道。 飛騨清見IC。
ParkingParking available (80 regular cars, 5 buses), free
AddressAichi Prefecture Nagoya City Minato Ward Minatomachi 1-3
AdmissionIt will be up to 00.
ClosedClosed every Monday.
Public transport900 yen/once a day
By car5 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Nagoya Port Station on the Meiko Line Subway Higashiyama Line: Change at Sakae Station, then take the Meijo Line towards Kanayama (counterclockwise) bound for Nagoya Port, get off at Nagoya Port Station (exit 3), then walk 5 minutes…
ParkingPlease set your car navigation to "Garden Wharf Parking Lot".
AddressAichi Prefecture Gamagori City Kaiyocho 2-3
AdmissionYou can visit various sightseeing spots in Nagoya city at a great price with a 1-DAY ticket that allows unlimited rides for one day.
ClosedClosed: Irregular holidays
Public transportTake the free shuttle bus from the south exit of Gamagori Station on the Meitetsu Gamagori Line or JR Tokaido Main Line (about 15 minutes)
By car◎About 20 minutes from Tomei Expressway "Otowa Gamagori IC" ◎About 35 minutes from Tomei Expressway "Toyokawa IC"
ParkingLagunasia parking: space for 1,000 cars; 1,000 yen per car per entry. Fees vary by season.
AdmissionYou can visit various sightseeing spots in Nagoya city at a great price with a 1-DAY ticket that allows unlimited rides for one day.
Before you goBalls, Frisbees, balloons, badminton, etc. are not allowed to be brought in. Radio-controlled vehicles, kites, and kickboards are not allowed to be brought in. Insect cages, insect nets, or animals and plants cannot be collected in the park. Pets are not allowed to enter the park. Please follow the caution signs and staff instructions inside the park.
ClosedClosed on Mondays
Public transportIf coming by train: About 6 minutes walk from the south exit of JR Tokai Futagawa Station.
By carIf coming by train: About 6 minutes walk from the south exit of JR Tokai Futagawa Station.
ParkingAbout Central Parking Lot 2 and West Parking Lot 1 Notice Toyohashi Zoological and Botanical Park
Address3-8 Sakaemachi, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture (Tokoname Tourist Information Center/Tokoname City Ceramics Hall)
AdmissionYou can visit various sightseeing spots in Nagoya city at a great price with a 1-DAY ticket that allows unlimited rides for one day.
ClosedGenerally no regular closing day; individual facilities have their own schedules. Contact Tokoname Tourist Information Center, 0569-34-8888, for details.
Public transport◎Ceramics promenade parking lot ◎Ceramics Hall parking lot ◎Ichibashi south bus parking lot
By carFrom Meitetsu Tokoname Station, you can reach Ceramics Hall, the starting point for both courses A and B, in about 5 minutes on foot.
ParkingParking lot ◎Ceramics promenade parking lot ◎Ceramics hall parking lot ◎Ichibashi south bus parking lot
AddressAichi Prefecture Nagoya City Atsuta Ward Jingu 1-1-1
AdmissionYou can visit various sightseeing spots in Nagoya city at a great price with a 1-DAY ticket that allows unlimited rides for one day.
ClosedRegular holidays [Treasure Museum] The last Thursday of every month, the day before that, and December 25th to 31st [Kusanagi Museum] The Tuesday before the Treasure Museum is closed, and December 25th to 31st
Public transportClosing time: 18:00. The opening-time fragment is incomplete; check the official source.
By car5 minutes from Nagoya Expressway “Hotta” exit
Parking• East gate parking lot Closed from 17:00 on Saturday, December 27th to 8:30 on Monday, January 19th
AddressAichi Prefecture Nagoya City Nishi Ward Noritakeshimmachi 4-1-35
Admission55 present)
ClosedClosed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays
Public transportTake the Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus ``Meguru'' at Nagoya Station Bus Terminal Platform 11 and get off at ``Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology'' (on the premises).
AddressAichi Prefecture Nagoya City Naka Ward Hommaru 1-1
AdmissionYou can visit various sightseeing spots in Nagoya city at a great price with a 1-DAY ticket that allows unlimited rides for one day.
ClosedClosed days: December 29th to 31st, January 1st (4 days) However, this may change due to special events, etc.
Public transportInformation on "Nagoya Horikawa Cruise" SRT (Smart Roadway Transit) 4 minutes walk from SRT "Nagoya Castle" (*Temporary stop until R9 spring) For service information, please see...
By car8 minutes south from the Kurokawa exit on the Nagoya Expressway No. 1 Kusunoki Line 5 minutes north from the Marunouchi exit on the Nagoya Expressway Inner Loop Line Access details
ParkingPaid parking. Main gate: 308 cars, 250 yen per 30 minutes, 08:45-21:30. Ninomaru east: 123 cars, 250 yen per 30 minutes; confirm its complete opening hours at the source.
AdmissionYou can visit various sightseeing spots in Nagoya city at a great price with a 1-DAY ticket that allows unlimited rides for one day.
Last admission(Last admission is 30 minutes before closing).
Before you go(1) You can purchase admission tickets online even on the day of your visit. . (2) It may take about 10 minutes from the time of purchase to the time you enter the museum. . (3) Online admission tickets can be canceled by the customer up to the same day. However, we do not offer refunds for online admission tickets inside the Maglev/Railway Museum. . (4) Cannot be used in conjunction with various discounts, etc.
ClosedClosed every Tuesday.
Public transportHowever, we do not offer refunds for online admission tickets inside the Maglev/Railway Museum.
By carThere is no dedicated parking lot for the Maglev/Railway building. For visitors, please use the nearby Nagoya Municipal Kinjofuto parking lot. The parking lot is expected to be crowded, so please be sure to...
ParkingIf you are coming by car, there is no dedicated parking lot for the Maglev/Railway building. For visitors, please use the nearby Nagoya Municipal Kinjofuto parking lot. The parking lot is expected to be crowded, so please come...
AddressAichi Prefecture Tsushima City Shimmeicho 1
Admission9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (until 15:30 from July to September) Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 9:00-16:00
ClosedNo regular closing days.
Public transportAfter exiting Tsushima Station (ticket gate), go to the right. Go around the station rotary to the right and take Prefectural Route 68 (toward Tennogawa Park).
By carGo around the station rotary to the right and take Prefectural Route 68 (toward Tennogawa Park).
ParkingIf you are coming by car, go south on National Route 155. Turn right at the Tsushima Shrine Kita intersection. After about 200 meters, you will see the entrance to the parking lot on the west side of the shrine grounds.
AddressAichi Prefecture Okazaki City Koseicho 561-1
AdmissionYou can visit various sightseeing spots in Nagoya city at a great price with a 1-DAY ticket that allows unlimited rides for one day.
ClosedClosed at the end of the year (December 29th to 31st)
Public transportIf you are using a Meitetsu bus, take the train from Meitetsu Higashi-Okazaki Station in the direction of Koseicho.If you are walking, it will take about 15 minutes from Meitetsu Higashi-Okazaki Station.If you are driving by car, it will take 10 minutes or 3 kilometers from the Tomei Okazaki Interchange.
By carFrom Tokyo, transfer at JR Tokaido Shinkansen Toyohashi Station and get off at JR Tokaido Main Line Okazaki Station or Meitetsu Higashi-Okazaki Station.From Osaka, transfer at JR Tokaido Shinkansen Nagoya Station and get off at JR Tokaido Main Line Okazaki Station or Meitetsu...
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Things to Do in Chita, Aichi Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
Chita's pottery-related streets and walking routes offer a different pace from a tightly timed attraction visit. The Pottery Footpath is one example in the existing guide. Check the location and any facilities you intend to enter, then build the rest of the outing around the time you want to spend exploring.
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