Inuyama City｜Japan's hidden gem travel destination

Tired of the crowds at popular attractions? Come to Inuyama City, this small town hidden in Japan is like a lost pearl, exuding a unique historical charm and tranquil beauty. ✨ Climate Temperature Inuyama City has four distinct seasons. In spring (March - May), the temperature is between 10 - 20℃, and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, creating an extremely romantic atmosphere. In summer (June - August), the temperature is between 25 - 30℃, with occasional high temperatures, when you can enjoy watching ospreys fishing in the Kiso River. In autumn (September - November), the temperature is between 10 - 20℃, with maple leaves turning red and the forests dyed in all colors. In winter (December - February), the temperature is between 0 - 10℃, which is cold but with little snow, and it is quiet and peaceful. ⛅️ Recommended attractions • Inuyama Castle: As one of the five national treasure castles of Japan, it was formerly known as Baidi Castle. Climb to the top of the castle tower to enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers and feel the weight of history. The ticket price is 550 yen. • Youleyuan｜Ruan Tea House: Enjoy tea and leisure time in the national treasure-level tea house. The surrounding environment is quiet and suitable for taking photos and checking in. The ticket price is 1,200 yen. • Float Museum: You can see 4 floats here. Every year on the first weekend of April, there are 13 floats on the parade during the Inuyama Festival, which is very lively. • Meiji Mura: An outdoor museum that perfectly restores the style of the Meiji era. You can visit more than ten ancient buildings and experience a variety of sightseeing and projects. The ticket price is 2,000 yen. • Sanko Inari Shrine: A great place to pray for love and wealth, and the unique Torii gate is perfect for taking photos. • Haritsugu Shrine: A shrine for praying for safe childbirth. • Sarutahiko Shrine: Blessing safe transportation and prosperous business. Food exploration • Meat🥩兵卫: You must try the Hida beef two-course meal, the raw beef sushi is fresh and tender, and the charcoal-grilled beef rolls are fragrant. • Honmachi Tea House: Seven different flavors of skewers paired with matcha, refreshing and delicious. • cocotomofarm: A paradise for coffee and dessert lovers, the exquisite desserts are irresistible. Tour route From Nagoya, you can choose from the following routes: • Take the Meitetsu Limited Express from Nagoya Station to Shin-Unuma, get off at Inuyama Station, and return to Inuyamaguchi Station. • Get off at Inuyama-Yuen Station and return to Inuyama Station. • Get on and off at Inuyama Station. Take Inuyama-Yuen Station as an example: first go to the [National Treasure Teahouse Urakuen] in Indigo to take photos and drink tea or visit the [Meiji Mura]; then go up the mountain to visit Inuyama Castle (there is basically no need to queue up to climb the castle tower on weekdays, but you may need to queue up on weekends); then visit Haritsuna Shrine, Sanko Inari Shrine, and Sarutahiko Shrine; then go for food along the Inuyama Castle Town, rent a kimono and dress up, and visit the float museum; finally, take a bus back to Nagoya from Inuyama Station. If you have time on the return trip, you can get off the bus to visit Budai Buddha. Precautions • You need to take off your shoes when entering Inuyama Castle, so it is recommended to wear shoes that are easy to put on and take off. • The castle stairs are steep, please be careful when going up and down. • Some attractions, such as Meiji Mura, are far away, so please plan your time accordingly. • Restaurants in Inuyama City close early, so please pay attention to meal times. Inuyama City is small but full of charm. Come and start a unique trip to Japan!