Model Itineraries in Aichi

A one-day course to fully enjoy the 'Entsuji Tanabata Festival' held at Entsuji shopping street in Nishi Ward, Nagoya (July 29 - August 2, 2026, featuring opening day). In the afternoon, experience history at Nagoya Castle, walk through the historic townscape of Shikandou with its remaining white-walled storehouses, and spend quiet moments at Nagoya Shrine. In the evening, walk early through Entsuji Honmachi shopping street to catch the pre-festival vibe. At 5 PM, head to the arcade where Tanabata decorations sway. Walk through the bustling shopping street lit by food stalls beneath colorful Tanabata decorations—a summer festival with true Nagoya charm. Stroll leisurely with your family through a town where history and Showa atmosphere coexist.

A full-day course to enjoy Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, centered around the 78th Nishio-Yonezu River Festival held on August 15, 2026 (Saturday). During the day, stroll through the townscape of Nishio, known as "Little Kyoto," and visit the historic park where Nishio Castle ruins have been developed and the quiet Japanese garden "Shokosho." In the afternoon, take a rest at Michi-no-Eki Nishio Okarayama (Nishio Okarayama Rest Area), then enjoy the lush riverside scenery at the wisteria arbor of Yonezu near the venue. In the evening, have dinner at Nishio Station, and when dusk falls, head to the Yahagi River bank in Yonezu Town. A definitive plan to conclude summer in Nishio, with approximately 3,000 fireworks lighting up the river surface.

A one-day course to enjoy Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture, centered on the 57th Shinshiro Summer Fireworks Festival to be held on Sunday, August 9, 2026. During the day, walk through the shopping street in front of JR Shinshiro Station and visit the Nagashino Castle Ruins, known as the site of a decisive battle during the Sengoku period. In the afternoon, explore the suspension bridge and walking paths in Sakurabuchi Park, where the scenic beauty of the Toyokawa Gorge spreads out, and in the evening, finish shopping for souvenirs and dinner at Moccuru Shinshiro (a roadside station). As dusk falls, return to Sakurabuchi Park and admire the fireworks illuminating the surface of the Toyokawa River. A definitive Shinshiro summer plan that greedily packs together historic exploration, the nature of the gorge, and fireworks by the riverside.

This is a 1-day course centered on the first day of the Sunaoshi Festival (August 1, 2026, Kanie Town, Atsumi County · Tomi-Yoshitakahayasujinja/Hassensen Shrine), which is designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan. In the daytime, visit Tsushima Shrine, also known for the Tsushima Tenno Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals, learn about the local history at the Kanie Town Historical Folk Museum, and take a stroll along the Kanie River, which retains traces of the water village. In the evening, do shopping and have dinner at Aeon Mall Kanie, and at 5 PM, finally head to the Tomi-Yoshitakahayasujinja/Hassensen Shrine venue. Experience the fantastic summer festival unique to this water village town, with lantern-decorated Sharaku boats advancing through the night river with your family. This course allows you to fully experience both the history of the Kiso Three Rivers region and the fervor of the festival in one day.

A full-day course showcasing the Okazaki Castle Summer Festival Fireworks Grand Tournament on August 1, 2026 (Saturday), allowing you to fully enjoy the historic castle town of Okazaki, which is steeped in the legacy of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the afternoon, visit Okazaki Castle, designated as a National Treasure, and explore the history and culture of Okazaki, known as the birthplace of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu. In the evening, secure your spot at Okazaki Park along the Otogawa riverbank, spending time with food stalls and river breezes until the show begins. As night falls, fireworks light up from both the Otogawa and Yagigawa riverbanks, with brilliant bursts of light painting the castle town's night sky. This summer festival, representing the spirit of Mikawa's summer season, is the perfect summer plan for families, allowing you to enjoy both a historical walking tour of Okazaki and riverside fireworks.

A family course packed with the ocean pleasures of the Chita Peninsula, featuring the popular interactive experience at Minami-Chita Beach Land as the main attraction. In the afternoon, enjoy a factory tour and food sampling at Ebi Senbei no Sato, take commemorative photos with the pristine white Nomamisaki Lighthouse (野間埼灯台) as your backdrop. The day concludes at Uotaro, a fresh fish market, where you can search for seafood souvenirs. Spend a day by the sea that satisfies both children and adults, filling bellies and hearts alike.

A one-day course centered on the opening day of the Anjo Tanabata Festival (August 7, 2026, around JR Anjo Station) held in Anjo City, known as an agricultural town called 'Japan's Denmark'. In the afternoon, spend time at Anjo Industrial Culture Park Denpa Park surrounded by flowers and greenery, learn about the town's history related to the Meiji Canal at the Anjo City Historical Museum, and walk the Meiji Canal Greenway to experience Anjo's development alongside water. In the evening, have an early dinner at the station square, then at 5 PM, head to the festival venue around Anjo Station. Slowly walk through the shopping street where wish papers and colorful Tanabata decorations sway as a family. It's a leisurely summer festival day unique to lush Anjo.

This is a full-day course featuring the Toyoake Summer Festival held at Toyoake Cultural Center on August 2, 2026 (Sunday) from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM. At noon, enjoy historical exploration at Okehazama Ancient Battlefield Park, connected to Oda Nobunaga, and in the afternoon, take a leisurely walk through the station-front shopping district to experience the atmosphere of Toyoake. After dinner, head to the venue to secure your viewing spot. Starting at 8 PM, approximately 660 fireworks will light up the night sky to conclude the summer festival. A compact day plan unique to Toyoake where you can enjoy history exploration, town walks, and fireworks all in one day.

A one-day course centered around the opening day of the Pottery Festival (September 12, 2026) held in Seto City, a town of pottery, around Owari-Seto Station and throughout Seto. In the daytime, learn about pottery history at Seto Gura Museum, walk along Kagakaki-no-Komichi where pottery shards create distinctive walls, and pay respects at Fukagawa Shrine, the festival's origin. In the evening, shop and have an early dinner at Parti Seto, then at 5 PM head to the venue around Owari-Seto Station. Enjoy the autumn festival unique to a pottery town with massive sales and night stalls. This course lets you fully experience both the history of a pottery village and the vibrant energy of the festival in one day.

A one-day course centered around the opening day (August 28, 2026) of 'Nippon do Manaka Festival,' Japan's largest dance festival with over 20,000 dancers from nationwide, held at Kusugae Dori Park's Edion Kusugae Plaza and other venues throughout Nagoya. In the daytime, enjoy the planetarium and science exhibits at Nagoya Science Museum, stroll through Kusugae Dori Park beneath Nagoya Television Tower, and cool off in the evening at Oasis 21 with its distinctive spherical observation deck. At 5 PM, head to the main venue. Watch colorful teams wielding naruko rattles perform energetic dances in the heart of Sakae. Experience Nagoya's iconic summer festival tradition alongside a day of city exploration.

This is a 1-day course featuring the first day (August 21, 2026, at Adelia General Sports and Culture Center parking lot) of the "Iwakura Summer Festival Citizens' Bon Odori" held in Iwakura City, a small castle town along the Gojo River. In the afternoon, stroll along the riverside promenade of Gojo River, touch on the history connected to Oda Nobunaga at Iwakura Castle Ruins, and become familiar with Iwakura's culture at Apita Power Iwakura. In the evening, have an early dinner at the Iwakura Station shopping street and enjoy "Iwakura de Night Market" starting at 5:30 PM before heading to the venue. A warm, homey summer festival unique to this compact castle town where Bon Odori circle and night market can be enjoyed simultaneously.

A one-day course featuring the opening day of the Mikawa Isshiki Grand Lantern Festival (August 22, 2026) held at Mikawa Isshiki Suwa Shrine in Isshiki Town, Nishi-o City. During the day, experience fresh seafood at Isshiki Fish Plaza, view historic merchant architecture at Kyu Kasuya Residence (registered National Tangible Cultural Property), and enjoy the castle town atmosphere at Nishi-o Historical Park. In the evening, enjoy an early dinner at the Suwa Shrine gate street, then at 5 PM, arrive at the venue. Watch the magnificent and rare summer festival with lanterns exceeding 10 meters tall rising into the night sky. A full day brimming with the seafood bounty and traditional events of a port town near Mikawa Bay.

A one-day course featuring the opening day of the Nagoya Castle Summer Festival (August 8, 2026) held at Nagoya Castle, Nagoya's symbol. During the day, visit the Taisho-era Western mansion Nagoya City Archives and the charming Nakono Shrine, rest in the lush grounds of Aichi Prefecture Gokoku Shrine, and stroll through the beautifully seasonal Tokugawa Garden. At 5 PM, arrive at Nagoya Castle. Enjoy dinner at the dining area "Shachi Shokudo" while watching the castle keep illuminate, its golden shachi gleaming in the summer night. This course lets you fully experience Nagoya's summer by visiting historic buildings and verdant spaces.

A one-day course centered around the Kasugai Citizens' Summer Festival Fireworks held on July 25, 2026 (Saturday) at Ochiai Park in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture. In the daytime, enjoy boating and lawn play at Ochiai Park, the venue itself, and in the afternoon, walk through a lush green forest at Teikoji Temple. Stop by the front of JR Takakutsuji Station as well and boost your mood with shopping and casual eating. In the evening, return once again to Ochiai Park, spread out a leisure sheet and reserve a spot while having dinner. As the sun sets, fireworks successively light up the night sky, and cheers echo throughout the park. A plan where you can enjoy fireworks leisurely as a family in a familiar atmosphere characteristic of a local summer festival. Ochiai Park has adequate parking and restroom facilities, making it safe and comfortable even for families with small children. This is the perfect day to create summer vacation memories.

A full-day course centered around the Yatomi City Summer Festival Fireworks held on July 26, 2026 (Sunday) at Yatomi Civic Ground and Hanoki Plaza in Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture. Enjoy lunch at the Roadside Station Fureai no Sato sampling specialty lotus root dishes and local vegetables. In the afternoon, visit Yatomi Wild Bird Garden to enjoy watching waterfront birds. Stop by Yatomi Station to shop and enjoy some casual food as a quick break. In the evening, move to the Yatomi Civic Ground area, spread out your picnic sheet to reserve a spot, and have dinner. As darkness falls, fireworks light up the night sky, and the cheers of families echo across the plaza. A family-friendly plan to leisurely enjoy the peaceful wetland scenery and community-centered summer festival. The flat terrain of the lower Kiso River makes it easy to get around and is especially recommended for families with young children.

A full-day course to enjoy Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture, centering on the 3rd Atsumi Peninsula Fireworks Festival held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. In the daytime, visit Tahara City Museum standing at the former Tahara Castle ruins and enjoy a panoramic view of the Atsumi Peninsula from Zao Mountain Observation Deck. In the afternoon, enjoy plenty of time at Sante Park Tahara with flowers and rides, and search for souvenirs at Michi-no-Eki Tahara Mekkun House. In the evening, finish shopping for dinner at a local supermarket, and when dusk falls, head to the venue area in Tahara city center. A full-day plan unique to the Atsumi Peninsula where approximately 4,000 fireworks illuminate the autumn night sky.

An all-day course centered around the 57th Tokai Festival Fireworks, held at Oike Park in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture, starting at 7:20 PM on August 8, 2026. In the morning, stroll through Ota River Station area with its vibrant exchange facilities, and come face-to-face with the large Buddha statue towering in Shuraku-en Park. From the hilltop with the Buddha statue, you can also take in the cityscape of Tokai City. In the afternoon, stop by Motohama Park, which has a different and more open atmosphere from Shuraku-en Park, and spend a relaxing time in its lush grounds. With its grassy lawn and play facilities, it's the perfect spot for children to run around and play. Once you've had dinner at the shopping mall in the late afternoon, head to Oike Park before sunset. The sight of about 4,000 fireworks reflecting in the park's pond is a signature image of Tokai City's summer. After fully enjoying nature by visiting two parks, a special evening awaits where you can look up at fireworks from the waterside. A comprehensive Tokai City summer plan that combines town walks, park visits, and fireworks—all in one generous package.

A full-day course enjoying Chita City (知多市), Aichi Prefecture, by the seaside, with the 13th Shinmaiko Beach Festival Fireworks Display held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 as the centerpiece. During the day, enjoy views of the tidal flat and observation platform at Shinmaiko Marine Park, which doubles as the fireworks venue, and walk along the lush pathways of Saburi Pond Plum Grove Park. In the afternoon, interact with animals and farms at the Urban Agriculture Park and become acquainted with the region's history at the Chita City History and Folklore Museum. In the evening, have dinner at a shopping mall, and as it gets dark, return to Shinmaiko Marine Park. A full-day plan worthy of summer's grand finale, with approximately 1,800 fireworks painting Chita's sea.

A course to enjoy Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture for a full day, centered on the Kariya Wansaka Matsuri Fireworks Festival held on August 15, 2026 (Saturday). During the day, savor gourmet food and scenery at Kariya Highway Oasis (刈谷ハイウェイオアシス), where the eye-catching large observation wheel stands, and stroll through Kijō Park (亀城公園), the site of the former Kariya Castle. In the afternoon, spend a quiet moment at the Kariya City Art Museum (刈谷市美術館), then move your body with mini rides at Suhara Park (洲原公園). In the evening, have dinner at a shopping mall, and when darkness falls, head to the area around Kariya Municipal Athletic Park (刈谷市総合運動公園). A definitive Kariya summer plan that greedily packs rides and play, ending with fireworks lighting up the night sky.

This is a full-day course to enjoy Inuyama castle town and Inuyama featuring the long-run fireworks of the Nihon Line Summer Festival held on August 1, 2026 (Saturday). At noon, indulge in street food and town exploration at Inuyama castle town, and in the afternoon, climb Inuyama Castle with its existing tower to enjoy views of the Kiso River. After enjoying historical walks at an open-air museum with buildings relocated from the Meiji era, head to the Kiso River bank in the evening to claim your spot while having dinner. At 8 PM, approximately 300 fireworks launch from the Kiso River bank for 10 minutes in rapid succession. A definitive summer plan for Inuyama that combines castle town exploration, historical experience, and compact but nightly fireworks all in one day.

A 1-day course enjoying Nagoya's downtown centered on the 75th Osu Summer Festival starting at 7 PM on August 2nd, 2026. At noon, visit Nagoya Castle, the symbol of Nagoya, and in the afternoon, enjoy street food stalls in Osu Shopping District where retro atmosphere mixes with subculture. Stop by Manshoji Temple, famous for its mechanical puppet clock, and in the evening, move to the grounds of Osu Kannon to enjoy food stall delicacies while waiting for the show to begin. From 7 PM for about 30 minutes, approximately 90 fireworks burst into the night sky above the temple grounds. A distinctly Nagoya summer day plan that generously combines historical exploration with the hustle and bustle of downtown.

A 1-day course that revolves around the Oilnatsumatsuri held on August 1st, 2026 (Friday) around Higashimikawa Furusato Park and the Otowa River banks in Toyokawa City, exploring the history and nature of Toyokawa City. At noon, visit Toyokawa Inari, counted as one of Japan's three great Inari shrines, and then stroll through the pine tree avenue of Oily that retains the traces of the Edo period. In the afternoon, enjoy the expansive lawn and flower field at Higashimikawa Furusato Park. In the evening, head to the banks of the Otowa River to have a meal and secure a place for the fireworks. At 19:00, approximately 3,000 fireworks burst from around the park and continue until 21:30, providing a long finale to enjoy. A day distinctly Toyokawa, combining historical exploration, nature, and the fireworks of summer festival.

A course to enjoy Toei, a mountain town in the Kita-Shitara District of Aichi Prefecture, on August 1, 2026 (Saturday), centered around the Yasaka Shrine Festival. At noon, have lunch at a hot spring facility, then cool off by enjoying river play in the gorge in the afternoon. Visit a museum to experience the world of 'Hanamatsuri,' a nationally designated important intangible folk cultural property. In the evening, procure dinner around Shimoda Market. At night, look up at fireworks in the town—a true summer day in the mountains.

A full-day course to enjoy Miyoshi Pond and its surroundings on August 1, 2026 (Saturday), when the Miyoshi Pond Festival takes place. In the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll along the shores of Miyoshi Pond, then move about at the adjacent Sunnyside Park Miyoshi. Spend the afternoon leisurely at a museum where you can learn about automotive history and at the verdant commemorative park. In the evening, return to the shores of Miyoshi Pond to secure a viewing spot while enjoying dinner. At 7:30 PM, approximately 1,500 fireworks erupt over the night sky, their reflections visible on Miyoshi Pond's water surface, creating beautiful scenery befitting a lakeside venue and concluding Miyoshi's summer evening.