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- The Dynamism of Manufacturing in a Trip into the Depths of Craftsmanship
- The indomitable spirit of these artisans, never giving up in the face of opposition and countless failures is truly inspiring. In the kingdom of craftsmanship that is Aichi, there are countless places where you can immerse yourself in the stories of these artisans and gain a deep appreciation for their artistry.
Course details
Start at Ghibli Park → (28 min by car) → Stay in Toyota City → (35 min by car) → Sanshu Asuke Yashiki Living Museum → (75 min by car) → IMASEN Inuyama Karakuri Exhibition Museum → Stay in Inuyama City → (60 min by car) Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology → (30 min by car) → Suzuki Violin Co,. Ltd.
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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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Toyota-City
- Sanshu Asuke Yashiki Living Museum
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Sanshu Asuke Yashiki is a living museum located in beautiful Korankei Gorge. The museum and hands-on facility is just that: hands-on. With a policy of making things on your own, Sanshu Asuke Yashiki lets you experience for yourself the way farmers in rural, mountainous Japan once lived with your own hands. Try weaving, indigo dyeing, creating straw crafts, blacksmithing, and more, keeping alive the now fading traditional craftwork of Japan.
Near the entrance is Hinoki Teahouse Restaurant, which offers local dishes such as gohei mochi, or rice cakes on a stick, covered in a sweet miso sauce; salted and grilled sweetfish; and soba or udon noodles. And at Katakago Cafe, you can drink coffee made from beans roasted in-house with charcoal made at Sanshu Asuke Yashiki. See more
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Inuyama-City
- Tamaya Shobei Workshop, IMASEN Inuyama Karakuri Museum (and stay in Inuyama City)
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Explore the museum with exhibits showcasing the fascinating world of karakuri culture. The facility features the workshop of Tamaya Shobei, the only family of doll makers in the country. Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations and explanations of the karakuri automata by museum staff.
[Key Features]
・The Chahakobi doll, a tea-serving doll, is a representative example of zashiki karakuri, cherished by people from all walks of life.
・On occasion, the ninth generation of Tamaya Shobei opens karakuri creation to the public. See more
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Nagoya-City
- Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
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The Toyota Group Museum offers a fascinating look at the transformation of textile machinery and automobile technology. With easy-to-understand displays and interactive exhibits, visitors can explore the history of these industries and gain a deeper appreciation for the impact they've had on society. Don't miss the chance to see moving exhibits of real machinery and enjoy varied live demonstrations. It's an experience that's well worth your time!
[Key Features]
・See a reproduction of the Model A1 passenger car prototype body.
・View the group operation of the Type-G automatic loom: an innovation that revolutionized the textile industry.
・Explore the transformation of Toyota cars over the years with our exhibits showcasing past generations of vehicles.
・Our staff members perform varied live demonstrations to visitors of all ages through moving exhibits of real machinery. See more
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Obu-City
- Suzuki Violin Co,. Ltd.
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Discover the legacy of Masakichi Suzuki, a renowned pioneer in Japan's violin-making industry. As the country's first domestic violin maker, Suzuki Violin has gained global recognition. At our head office workshop, visitors can experience the exceptional craftsmanship firsthand by trying out our exquisite violins, purchasing merchandise, and even taking violin lessons.
[Key Features]
・Make sure you don't miss out on the chance to tour our manufacturing workshop, available at your convenience. See more
