6D5N Route: Nagoya, Kanazawa, Toyama, Gifu

This place displays the rolling stocks from the old steam locomotive to the newest Maglev, mostly from Tokaido Shinkansen. Visitors can see the real and spectacular rolling stocks very closely.

The main tower keep's Kinshachi, Golden Tiger-Fish Roof Ornaments, is famous and it is the symbol of Aichi. Despite functioning as a fortress, it has a luxurious interior, which is a must-see. Next to Nagoya Castle, there is Kinshachi Yokocho. You can enjoy delicious foods in a castle town atmosphere there.

The pond gets its high transparency from the spring water, forming a sight like Monet's Water Lilies. A beautiful spot where elegant carps swim.

There are stone paved path and flowing water along its side and rustling willows. It is a very interesting spot.

The well-loved market has been known as the "Kanazawa citizens' kitchen" for around 300 years. Fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits, and specialties can be bought here.

One of the Three Great Gardens of Japan - a title given for the highest rating of gardens. The "Yukitsuri" over the Karasaki Pines is a famous winter tradition at Kenrokuen.

The traditional Japanese atmosphere is all over this place. It is a photogenic spot where you can take a lot of pictures. We recommend you to rent a kimono and walk around. It has been designated as one of the Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings for its historical value.

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It is at an elevation of 2,450 meters and is the top of the Alpine Route. The natural environment is very wide, people can enjoy trekking here. The Snow Wall that can reach up to a height of 20 meters in spring is very famous.

It has been called the most beautiful volcanic lake in the Northern Alps. The reflection onto the lake of the scenery of mountains that changes every season is really spectacular sight.

From the ropeway cable car at an elevation of 2,316 meters, you can see the view of Tateyama Mountains and Lake Kurobe. Nothing will block your sight so you can enjoy the wonderful panoramic view.

A huge dam that is built at an elevation of 1,470 meters. More than 10 tons of water shoot out of the dam every second. From the observatory, you can enjoy the view of the Kurobe Dam and Tateyama Mountains.

Matsumoto Castle's tenshu (keep) is the oldest five-layered, six-story tenshu in Japan. A tower for moon-viewing, Tsukimi Yagura, is integrated with the castle for people to gracefully enjoy moon-viewing. The roof of the tenshu pitches sharply so that snow does not pile up. It also has other special structures that are only seen in extremely cold regions. Visitors can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons in Japan with the Japanese Alps in the background.

From Kappa Bridge, beautiful and clear Taisho Pond to fantastic Tashiro Marsh, there are many spots where you can enjoy nature. There are also several accommodation facilities for travelers to heal after walking.

You can have fun travelling around historic temples, sites and museum. There are many restaurants that match the atmosphere of this beautiful old town and offer meals with Hida beef.

Praised for the view of houses shaped like folded hands, the area was designated as an Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings, and as a World Heritage Site in 1995.