Exploring Aichi Prefecture.

#Nagoya.

From quirky art (pictured) to covered shopping streets to parks and gardens, Nagoya has plenty to keep one occupied. The city is also a great base for several day trips, particularly within the Aichi Prefecture as well as the neighbouring Gifu Prefecture.

Highlights: Sengen Shrine, Shikemachi, Kinshachi Yokocho, Meijo Park, Nagoya Castle, Aichi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine, Endoji Shotengai Shopping Street, Nana Chan Doll, Sky Promenade Observation Deck, Alice on Wednesday, Osu Kannon, Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, Nagoya City Science Museum, Noritake Garden, Tsuruma Park.

#Tokoname.

For a great day trip out from Nagoya, consider heading out to the pottery town of Tokoname.

Highlights: Tokoname Manekineko Street, Tokonyan (a giant statue of a waving cat), Tokoname Pottery Path (pictured), and Inax Museum Complex, 俺の金の焼き芋・足湯カフェ (Foot bath and Micro Pig Café)