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- A Mountain Village of Demons Dancing Through the Night on the Other Side of the Tunnel
- In folklore, tunnels often appear as boundaries separating the real world from that of the other. Pass through mountain tunnels on your way from Ghibli Park in Nagakute City into the lush nature of the Okumikawa region in eastern Aichi Prefecture. Exhilarating sights of demons dancing through the night and other surreal sights await you.
Course details
Start at Ghibli Park → (40 min by car) → Stay in Nagoya City → (90 min. by car) → Seven Atera Waterfalls → (20 min. by car) → Stay at Yuya Onsen Hot Spring → (20 min. by car) → Toyohashi Rail Road's Former Taguchi Line (30 min. by car) → Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya → (30. min by car) → Hana Festival Hall
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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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Shinshiro-City
- Seven Atera Waterfalls
- Recognized as a national scenic wonder and a natural landmark, the Seven Atera Waterfalls have been listed among Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. These stunning falls are named for the seven drops in elevation, creating seven distinct falls. See more
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Shinshiro-City
- Yuya Onsen Hot Spring
- Japanese-style inns line the Itajiki River as it runs through Horaikyo Ravine, weaving the tapestry of a breathtaking scene of the Yuya Onsen Hot Spring Town—a perfect harmony between civilization and nature. Stay the night as you rest and rejuvenate for the following day. See more
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Shitara-Town
- Toyohashi Rail Road's Former Taguchi Line
- Opened in 1929, the former Taguchi Line of Toyohashi Rail Road served as a lifeline for the Okumikawa community amidst its numerous twisting and turning mountain passes. Although the line has ceased operation, echoes of its rich history still resonate, leaving behind traces of the past that can be discovered in various locations. See more
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Shinshiro-City
- Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya
- Step into the enchanting world of the Thousand Rice Paddies of Yotsuya. The serene beauty of terraced rice paddies grow along the slopes of Mt. Kurakake. These stunning landscapes transport you back to what the Japanese countryside would have looked like more than 400 years ago. See more
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Toei-Town
- Hana Festival Hall
- This facility preserves and celebrates the Hana Festivals, national important intangible folk cultural properties which have been handed down from the Kamakura to Muromachi periods. Masks, costumes, and video images bring the region's Hana Festivals to life to experience this unique tradition firsthand. See more
