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- Beloved by All: Meet with All Sorts of Creatures
- Kids love animals like wolves, raccoons, jellyfish, and pigeons—the kind of wildlife which appears in fables. Don't miss out on the chance to meet Aichi Prefecture's star animals, as beloved as the characters from storybooks!
Course details
Start at Ghibli Park → (40 min. by car) → Stay in Nagoya City → (30 min. by car) → Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens → (30 min. by car) → Stay in Nagoya City → (20 min. by car) → Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium → (20 min. by car) Aichi Prefectural Yatomi Wild Bird Sanctuary
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Nagakute-City
- Ghibli Park
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Ghibli Park is a park that represents the world of Studio Ghibli. Ghibli Park came to life on November 1, 2022 in Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (Moricoro Park).
The park consists of five areas and spreads out across the expansive grounds of Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. On November 1, 2022, Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, and Dondoko Forest opened as the first phase. Mononoke Village next opened on November 1, 2023, with the Valley of Witches opening in March 2024, completing the second phase.
Experience the world of Studio Ghibli using your own two feet to stroll through forests and along pathways.
Studio Ghibli's very first tourism video, Play along with the Wind, was also created for the park's opening. It showcases the charm of Aichi—Home of Ghibli Park.
※Tickets are by reservation only. See more
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Nagoya-City
- Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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This sprawling 600,000-m2 complex is home to a zoo, botanical garden, amusement park, and Higashiyama Sky Tower. The zoo is also home to the largest number of animals in Japan, with over 450 species. And the amusement park is perfect for a day of fun and excitement.
Key features
• A western gorilla popular for its strikingly handsome features.
• Koalas, considered the zoo's ultimate idols, captivate visitors with their undeniable cuteness, resembling cuddly stuffed toys.
• The botanical garden showcases the natural terrain to its fullest, creating an enchanting atmosphere that changes with the seasons. See more
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Nagoya-City
- Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
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Step into a world of wonder at the museum's recreated oceans from around the globe. Don't miss the swirling Sardine Tornado or the cloud of glowing jellyfish in the Jellyfish Gallery.
Key features
• Sea turtles actively involved in breeding research.
• Live coral aquariums featuring the beautiful formations created by living coral.
• Emperor penguins, a rare sight in Japan, can only be seen in two facilities in the country. See more
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Yatomi-City
- Aichi Prefectural Yatomi Wild Bird Sanctuary
- The area where the Aichi Prefectural Yatomi Wild Bird Sanctuary lies—between the Kiso, Nagara, and Ibi River deltas and the Shonai River delta—is a stopover for a variety of rare birds in Japan with many aquatic. The sanctuary is actually part of the Nabeta Town area in Yatomi City, an area possible due to land reclamation, and offers the perfect environment for such birds. Great cormorants, kingfishers, Eurasian goshawks, and spot-billed ducks are just some of the wild birds you'll find here. See more
