Located in the Nishi-ku neighborhood of Nagoya, Yamamotoya Honten Lucent Tower is a 40-story, 590 foot (180 meters) high-rise building. It is the 49th tallest structure in Nagoya with a unique architectural design resembling the sail of a ship. The gigantic hallway of the Lucent Tower features a wide range of modern contemporary artwork and effigies which will captivate you, as you make your way towards the main hall of the building.
Showcasing machinery and other equipment used in Japan's textile industry, this museum interestingly enough is based on the Toyota family's spinning and weaving enterprise, before they got into the business of making (Toyota) cars. The founder of the family enterprise, Sakichi Toyoda is credited with inventing the first automatic loom. The site of the museum can truly be said to be the birthplace of the Toyota motorcar. The items on display are of historical interest but also include full working models that can be demonstrated to visitors. Also found within the premises of Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology are a video library, a shop and a restaurant.
Asahi Brewery is one of Japan's largest manufacturers of beer and has several factories around the country. This factory is one of Asahi's biggest factories which conducts tours around the property free of charge. The tours are a great way to learn more about the various stages brewing processes that are necessary to ensure that the beer is fit for consumption. Thirsty visitors are taken to their tasting room at the end of the tour, where they are allowed to sample some of their bestsellers. Visit the brewery on weekdays if you wish to see the factory in action.
One of the newest and largest aquariums in Japan, the Port of Nagoya Aquarium divides its aquatic life into five different ecosystems representative of the Pacific Ocean. Also involved in scientific research, including the breeding of sea turtles and other aquatic life, the aquarium's natural exhibits are heavily supported with multimedia displays. The underwater tunnel and the penguin exhibit are especially popular. The aquarium is located at the port's Garden Pier along with many other attractions.
The Noritake Garden was formerly called Noritake arts center. The garden is a patch of beautiful green that houses a Museum of Pottery and Porcelain in it. The garden is well landscaped and offers a neat trail through its environs. If you are tired of the hectic city life or simply want to explore the city, do not give Noritake Garden a miss.
The Tokugawa Art Museum is one of the major art museums in Japan. The Owari Tokugawa Reimei Foundation established this private museum in 1935. It has over 12,000 Japanese art items including lacquerware, clothing worn by Ieyasu, Noh robes, calligraphy, Chinese paintings, screens, ceramics, and The Genji Monogatari (Tale of Genji) Picture Scrolls. Note that the originals are rarely on view. In 1987, a Noh stage and teahouse to scale were added after extensive remodeling. Admission prices depend on the class of student, age of person and group size.
Located in the Nishi-ku neighborhood of Nagoya, Yamamotoya Honten Lucent Tower is a 40-story, 590 foot (180 meters) high-rise building. It is the 49th tallest structure in Nagoya with a unique architectural design resembling the sail of a ship. The gigantic hallway of the Lucent Tower features a wide range of modern contemporary artwork and effigies which will captivate you, as you make your way towards the main hall of the building.
Showcasing machinery and other equipment used in Japan's textile industry, this museum interestingly enough is based on the Toyota family's spinning and weaving enterprise, before they got into the business of making (Toyota) cars. The founder of the family enterprise, Sakichi Toyoda is credited with inventing the first automatic loom. The site of the museum can truly be said to be the birthplace of the Toyota motorcar. The items on display are of historical interest but also include full working models that can be demonstrated to visitors. Also found within the premises of Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology are a video library, a shop and a restaurant.
Asahi Brewery is one of Japan's largest manufacturers of beer and has several factories around the country. This factory is one of Asahi's biggest factories which conducts tours around the property free of charge. The tours are a great way to learn more about the various stages brewing processes that are necessary to ensure that the beer is fit for consumption. Thirsty visitors are taken to their tasting room at the end of the tour, where they are allowed to sample some of their bestsellers. Visit the brewery on weekdays if you wish to see the factory in action.
One of the newest and largest aquariums in Japan, the Port of Nagoya Aquarium divides its aquatic life into five different ecosystems representative of the Pacific Ocean. Also involved in scientific research, including the breeding of sea turtles and other aquatic life, the aquarium's natural exhibits are heavily supported with multimedia displays. The underwater tunnel and the penguin exhibit are especially popular. The aquarium is located at the port's Garden Pier along with many other attractions.
The Noritake Garden was formerly called Noritake arts center. The garden is a patch of beautiful green that houses a Museum of Pottery and Porcelain in it. The garden is well landscaped and offers a neat trail through its environs. If you are tired of the hectic city life or simply want to explore the city, do not give Noritake Garden a miss.
Constructed in 1991, the Shirotori Garden is a 9.1 acre (3.7 hectares) Japanese Garden which is a tribute to the scenic beauty of Nagoya's vast countryside. The garden contains a hillock in its south-western end, which is a replicate of Mount Ontake, located on the borders of Gifu and Nagano Prefectures. The Shirotori Garden also features a traditional Japanese tea house, for guests who wish to savor some traditional Japanese tea, overlooking lush green lawns and man-made ponds.