Old train stations lie along the old Mikawa Line (Sanage Station–Nishi Nakagane Station) of the Meitetsu Railway just as they would have looked once they were abandoned in March 31, 2004. Get an introduction to the three stations time has left untouched: Mikawa Hirose Station, Shidare Station, and Nishi Nakagane Station. Of the three, Mikawa Hirose Station and Nishi Nakagane Station are designated national cultural properties.

Toyota City Folk Craft Museum is a facility that commemorates Shizuo Honda, a scholar of ancient ceramics. The inside is devoted to the appreciation of exquisite handiwork and the beauty of folk craft. The museum has started holding a number of lectures on Sanagekoyo pottery, Koromo cotton, and other industrial art with connections to the surrounding regions. Located in a wooded nature area next to Hiratobashi Park, the museum plans ...

Ogyu Castle was a large mountain fortress that played a significant role in local armed conflicts from the 1400s to the late 1500s. Its site is located approximately 3 kilometers west of central Matsudaira-go, on a hill some 200 meters above sea level with views toward the city of Toyota and the plains of Nishi-Mikawa. The first known fort on the hill was established by a local warlord named Nagasaka Shinzaemon, who was soon forced t...

Stretching out along the Yahagi River, it is one of the city’s most famous spots for cherry blossom viewing. In the spring, its more than 450 cherry trees come into bloom, turning the entire area pink. In winter, it becomes a hotspot for wild birds, where waterfowl such as wild ducks and wagtails gather. The cycling course running from Suigen Park to the Toyota Arrows Bridge, Foresta Hills, and other spots is also recommended.

Located inside the grounds of the Toyota Sangyo Bunka Center, Kirakutei is a modern Japanese-style building built between the late Taisho and early Showa periods. Formerly a restaurant and hotel, many famous guests stayed at Kirakutei, among them politician Korekiyo Takahashi, Prince Takamatsu, and actress Yaeko Mizutani. In 1967, Kirakutei was no longer used as a business, and underwent renovations in 1982. Since being relocated to...

The Toyota Kaikan Museum at the head office of Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the company’s oldest museums. It opened in 1977 to mark the company’s 40th anniversary. Exhibits at the Kaikan Museum highlight the company’s technological and organizational innovations and are more forward-looking than those at the Toyota Kuragaike Commemorative Hall, which focus on Toyota’s early history.

ORBIT is a surf school and surfing goods retailer that rent out surfboards and wet suits. ORBIT also teaches SUP (stand up paddle boarding) at Suigen Park in Toyota City on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in the morning and on Saturday and Sunday throughout the day. Why not try walking on the water of the Yahagi River with SUP? Those who have attended lessons at the school and safety training can also rent SUP equipment.

At Toyota Nature Sanctuary you can get close to nature, learn about the natural world, and find out about nature preservation. There are also various nature experiences and events, such as gatherings to observe forest animals or craft workshops using materials from nature.

Aizuma Exchange Center moved to a new building in March 2010 designed by architect Kazuyo Sejima, whose prior work includes the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. The curved surfaces of this unique building are made entirely of glass. Not only the exterior, but also the meeting rooms and multipurpose hall are circular in shape. The rooms are divided by glass walls, and the entire structure allows ongoing activities t...

Only a one-minute walk from Meitetsu Toyotashi Station, the Matsuzakaya Toyota department store is located in an outstanding location. Clothes, cosmetics, local food products, souvenirs, and an assortment of other goods are all available here!

Daihiden Toshoji is a Soto Zen temple located approximately 300 meters northeast of the main grounds of Sanage Shrine at the base of Mt. Sanage. It was founded in 1932 by a priest with a strong faith in Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion. He was inspired to establish a new temple next to Yamanaka Kannondo, a historic hall that houses a famous tenth-century statue of Senju Kannon, the thousand-armed incarnation of the bodhisattva. ...

Multipurpose outdoor attraction with off-road runs for four-wheel drive vehicles, barbecue area, day camping area, and athletics field for the family. Toyota SUVs and RVs are also displayed and available for test rides. Staff explain about four-wheel drive vehicles and how to handle them.

Strawberry Park MIFUNE offers simple strawberry picking from elevated beds on concrete flooring, letting you harvest your share of sweet strawberries without the dirt of a typical agricultural establishment. It also offers enjoyment to anyone with accessible spacing for guests in wheelchairs or those coming with strollers. A trendy rest area also lets you relax and taste your handpicked strawberries with a small market area to buy o...

The glass at Cocoro is made entirely from recycled glass bottles. See the fiery colors and varying shapes of the glass as you create your own glass art! Kids elementary school age and older can join the workshops, where the owners will safely guide you step-by-step through the process. Make an original glass treasure and wonderful memories while sweating from the heat of the furnace.