Nagoya is a Japanese standard of high-rise modern buildings and tons of streets. As always I started walking around town, getting lost while searching for the main touristic attractions. The old Castle, one of the most known in Japan, and its surrounding garden area called the Ninomaru Teien Garden occupies a huge surface from the city. In its interior there are many walkable paths, exhibitions and sometimes small market tents selling goods and drinks. The main tower was reconstructed after the 2nd World War bombings but it's sadly not the reason why people come by. Displayed on the rooftop is the famous golden statue of a mythical figure named shachihoko: a half-fish and half-tiger creature. Another figure to look for due to its historical influence is the bronze statue of Kato Kiyomasa, somewhere inside the park and north from the Aichi Prefectural High School. At some point in the day, close to the statue, there's a mini theatrical play narrating the life story of Kato Kiyomasa. From the Castle take your way down through the Hisaya Odori Park, area flanked by broad streets, with a manmade river, fountains, an orchid garden and a TV tower. Before reaching the end of the park, turn left and you'll see a few blocks away the City's Science Museum. The un-characteristic structure with a huge dome between two buildings is the city's highlight and features one of the largest planetariums in the world. Totally worth the visit.
For more information:
Comments
Post a Comment