Nagoya
Chubu's main hub connects Nagoya Castle, industrial heritage, Atsuta Shrine, Osu, and a railway museum by subway and Aonami Line.
- Time
- Half day to full day
- Places
- 5
Chubu Area Guides: Hokuriku, Shinshu and Tokai
Chubu mixes Shinkansen cities with mountain destinations requiring local rail or highway buses. These seven guides distinguish walkable station centers from places where onward transport is essential.
Kanazawa
A Hokuriku cultural city linking Kenrokuen, Kanazawa Castle, teahouse districts, Omicho Market, and contemporary art by bus and walking.
- Time
- Half day to full day
- Places
- 5
Hida Takayama
A mountain town where merchant streets, morning markets, a government house, festival floats, and folk houses reveal Hida culture.
- Time
- Half day to full day
- Places
- 5
Matsumoto
A Shinshu castle town where Matsumoto Castle, contemporary art, storehouse streets, and a historic school connect on foot.
- Time
- Half day to full day
- Places
- 5
Nagano and Zenkoji
A city centered on the Zenkoji approach, temple precinct, and art museum, also serving as a gateway to Togakushi and Matsushiro.
- Time
- Half day to full day
- Places
- 5
Atami
A seaside hot-spring city combining beach, art museum, historic villa, and shrine across steep terrain best handled by buses.
- Time
- Half day to full day
- Places
- 5
Lake Kawaguchi
A Fuji Five Lakes base linking lake views, a ropeway, museums, and parks by sightseeing bus.
- Time
- Half day to full day
- Places
- 5