Kariya City Museum of History Special Exhibition “Crossing the Rivers and Seas – Tokai Transportation/Distribution and the Rivers and Seas” is a timely event at Kariya City History…
PeriodOct 3, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
VenueKariya City History Museum Special Exhibition Room
Address〒448-0838 刈谷市逢妻町4丁目25番地1
PriceFrom ¥600
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
Nishio City Iwase Bunko Special Exhibition "Western Studies at Iwase Bunko 2: Invitation to Product Studies - Gather! Products useful for life in the Edo and Meiji eras" is a timel…
PeriodSep 5, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
VenueNishio City Iwase Bunko 2nd floor special exhibition room
Address〒445-0847 Aichi Prefecture Nishio City Kamezawacho 480
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
Okazaki World Children's Art Museum — Mio Hashimoto Woodcarving: A Journey with Living Creatures, Celebrating 110 Years of Okazaki City is a timely event at Okazaki World Children'…
PeriodSep 19, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
VenueOkazaki World Children's Art Museum
Address1-1 Toriito, Okamachi, Okazaki City, 444-0005
Price¥80–¥1,000
AdmissionCheck the official page for admission details.
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
Address1533-1 Ibaragawarimaotsu, Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture (inside Expo Aichi Memorial Park)
AdmissionOctober 25th (Sunday) 10:00 - October 29th (Thursday) 23:59
Last admissionLast admission time is 16:30
Before you goPrices include tax. Children aged 3 and under enter free. Asterisked admission slots apply only on days opening at 09:00. Reservations are required on weekdays, weekends and public holidays.
ClosedIf the park is closed, it will be the next business day.
Public transport9 trains on weekdays (7 of which are direct), 10 on weekends and holidays (all are direct)
By carGhibli Park does not have its own parking lot. If you must come by car, please check the "Access/Parking" page on the Aichi Expo Memorial Park website.
Parking*For bus routes other than those listed above, please see the "Access/Parking" page on the Aichi Expo Memorial Park website.
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
Address70-185 Goshodaira, Sakauba, Toyone Village, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture
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 goBusiness conditions vary depending on season, weather, and facility. Please check the operation status of the day on the official website "Today's Chausuyama".
ClosedRestaurant closing days are not specified here; check the official restaurant information.
Public transportAvailable (1,000 regular cars, 20 buses) / Free * Charges apply during the moss phlox season * Prices are subject to change, so please check the official website etc.
By car◎About 2 hours from Tomei Expressway "Nagoya IC" ◎About 2 hours from Tomei Expressway "Toyokawa IC"
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...
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 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.
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
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Things to Do in West Mikawa, Aichi Today: Events, Movies & Places
Article updated: October 24, 2026
Okazaki Castle and Okazaki Park are examples for a history-focused outing in western Mikawa. Check the opening arrangements for the facilities you want to enter, not only the surrounding park. Use the current listings to compare nearby activities and leave enough time for the journey from your starting point.
Plan your day in West Mikawa
Choose one main stop and one nearby alternative. A film, exhibition or booked activity gives your day a fixed time; leave room around it for travel and a meal. Before adding another destination, check its actual position on the map rather than relying only on the regional name.
Today, tomorrow and local time
Use Now, Today or Tomorrow above to compare the current listings. Dates and times follow Japan Standard Time (JST, UTC+9). Today means the date in Japan, which may differ from the date where you are searching.
Check the individual card for its date, venue, start time and official source. A time marked as unconfirmed is not an all-day opening promise. Conditions, tickets and cancellations can change; confirm the original information before setting out.
Travel, weather and alternatives
Check the route to the actual venue, including the last part on foot and your return connection. For outdoor activities, compare the forecast with local access notices. For boats or organised experiences, confirm the operator's departure point and arrangements rather than relying on the weather panel alone.
The live listings use the same underlying event, film and place information as WHERDO's Japanese guide. This English article explains how to plan a visit; the linked organiser or venue remains the source for current booking details, changes and official names.
