Aichi, which will be hosting the 20th Asian Games, is a place brimming with the excitement of sports. While visiting, make your stay even more meaningful by doing more than just watching and cheering, and take part in some uniquely Japanese experiences. In Tokyo, you can enjoy immersive experiences that include taking in the Edo-period charm of downtown sightseeing and seeing the latest digital art, while in Nagoya, you can experience traditional Japanese techniques and spirit through pottery and matcha tea. It’s a great way to fully enjoy the charms of Japan with all five senses.
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【DAY1】
Start at teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM➡Approx. 8-minute walk➡Take the subway Hibiya Line from Kamiyacho Station, transfer at Higashi-ginza Station, take the Toei Asakusa Line to Asakusa Station
【DAY2】
Take the Tokaido Shinkansen, transfer at Nagoya Station, take the Meitetsu Limited Express to Tokoname Station➡Approx. 10-minute walk➡Pottery Footpath➡Approx. 10-minute walk➡Take the Meitetsu Limited Express from Tokoname Station, transfer at Kanayama Station, take the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line to Meitetsu Nishio Line Nishio Station➡Approx. 15-minute walk➡Nishio City History Park
teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM
teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM is an increasingly popular attraction at Azabudai Hills, a new landmark complex in Tokyo. teamLab Borderless is a “museum with no map” by the art collective teamLab. At teamLab Borderless, more than 70 works, including new pieces, are on display, with art that emerges from the space and moves, crossing boundaries with other pieces to create complex relationships that come together to form a continuous borderless world
. One of the highlights of the museum is the chance encounters with ever-changing artwork, including the ability to interact with the butterflies, birds, and flowers that reside within. Enjoy an immersive experience in an art space made possible by the use of cutting-edge digital technology.
Address: B1, Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, 5-9 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
https://www.teamlab.art/e/tokyo/
Rickshaw
A great way to enjoy sightseeing is by exploring historic downtown areas in a traditional Japanese rickshaw. The rickshaw is a unique Japanese mode of transportation, invented in the late 19th century. While widely used as a means of transportation for commoners in the past, today it is gaining popularity as a tourist experience. The rickshaw puller, known as a Shafu, will teach you about the history and highlights of the city while pulling the cart nimbly and effortlessly. Rickshaw tours are a classic sightseeing activity, especially in Asakusa. Experience a special moment that combines tradition and hospitality as you take in the picturesque scenery of famous sites such as Kaminari-mon Gate, Nakamise Shopping Street, and the Sumida River.
Yakatabune Cruise Boat
Sightseeing cruises that take you around the Sumida River and Tokyo Bay by boat are available, so why not seize this opportunity and savor the classic Edo atmosphere on a traditional Yakatabune cruise boat? A Yakatabune is a traditional Japanese pleasure boat with a roof and tatami-mat seating. Its roots lie in the “boat excursions” that were popular with Japan’s nobility in the Heian period (794-1180), later becoming popular among commoners during the Edo period (1603-1868), and can be enjoyed even today along the Sumida River and around Odaiba. Experience the essence of Edo as you enjoy the sight of TOKYO SKYTREE and other scenic highlights unique to Tokyo, while savoring a variety of Japanese dishes such as sushi, tempura, and sashimi in a tatami mat room. Several companies operate cruise boat tours, so be sure to make your reservation in advance.
Tokoname Pottery Experience
Tokoname, located on Aichi's Chita Peninsula, is a village with a long history of pottery and one of Japan’s six renowned ancient pottery production areas. Boasting a history that goes back a thousand years, smoke from the kilns can still be seen wafting through the air here, and the craftsmanship of local artisans continues to thrive. When visiting Tokoname, you’ll definitely want to give pottery making a try. Tokoname’s Pottery Footpath is home to numerous workshops where even tourists can enjoy hands-on experiences with ease. Create your own unique pieces, using an electric potter’s wheel to make bowls or cups, or use hand-crafting techniques to create handmade pieces rich with warmth. Pottery made with your own hands is sure to hold a special place in your heart. This town is a wonderful place to enjoy the magic of creation.
https://aichinow.pref.aichi.jp/en/spots/detail/33/
Nishio City Matcha Tea Experience
Nishio City in Aichi, overlooking Mikawa Bay and blessed with a warm climate and the pristine flows of the Yahagi River, is one of Japan’s top regions for matcha tea production. Located within Nishio City Historical Park in the heart of the city, a “matcha town” that produces approximately 20% of the matcha tea in Japan, is the Former Konoe Residence, a place where you can enjoy matcha tea on the veranda while taking in lovely scenery that changes with the seasons. Savor the traditional flavor of Japan in a space surrounded by the rich aroma of tea leaves.
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