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Trip Okazaki Japan, 康生通東二丁目４７番地, Okazaki-shi (2025)

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康生通東二丁目４７番地

31/01/2024

Come and enjoy “Okuoka” area, the hinterlands of Okazaki!

More than half of the city is surrounded by lush green mountains.
There are lots of recreational facilities, restaurants, and lodgings which bring out the charm of the natural environment.
Here you can have hands-on experiences, like sweetfish-grabbing, making buckwheat noodles, and lots more!

We have set up English pages about “Okuoka” on our website. Check it out！

・English website
https://okazaki-kanko.jp/feature/okuoka/english

・Thai website
https://okazaki-kanko.jp/feature/okuoka/%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%9A%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A2

・Chinese website
https://okazaki-kanko.jp/feature/okuoka/%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87

21/04/2023

Ieyasu-ko Sweets

Okazaki, which is excited by the Taiga drama, is the birth-place of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
The first-Sh**un Tokugawa Ieyasu is said to have given sweets to his vassals before battles, that was actually maybe he loves sweets?!
In lord Ieyasu's hometown Okazaki, long-established Japanese confectionery shops and popular new sweets shops, all now produce sweets that respect Tokugawa Ieyasu are lined up.
The “Ieyasu-ko Sweets” project started in 2020 with the addition of the 3rd version in 2022, the lineup is even more extensive.
In addition to local popular sweets Hatcho Miso Ice Cream, which can only be eaten here, From a Japanese-style arrangement of bracken-starch dumplings to an evolutionary parfait that matches the progress of the drama, and a funny name one, it is also recommended for Insta-worthy, too. If you come to Okazaki, please give it a try. For more information, visit the homepages below. You will definitely want to eat them.

■Ieyasu-ko Sweets：
https://okazaki-kanko.jp/feature/ieyasu-sweets/ieyasu-sweets
※The web pages are written in Japanese. Use the automatic translation service.

31/03/2023

"Iga Hachimangu Shrine" Victory Pray for Ieyasu

A 10- minute bus ride from Higashi-Okazaki Station takes you to Iga Hachimangu Shrine, known as a place where Ieyasu prayed for his victory, filled with cherry trees which beautifully bloom in early April.
Hachimangu Shrine's main hall, as well as offering, worship hall, together with a wall, gate, stone torii, and a bridge are designated as national important cultural properties.

At Ieyasu's procession usually carried out in spring（in autumn in 2023）, you can see each unit in gorgeous costumes in full view amidst the falling cherry blossoms. The starting point is at Iga Hachimangu Shrine, with prayers for the safety of the participants and the success of the event, the ceremony is also worth seeing.

It is also famous for its lotus pond, and pure lotus flowers bloom from June to July every year. Lotus flowers said to bloom in the Pure Land of Buddhism.
The third sh**un, Iemitsu, has filled the pond with lotus flowers in order to soothe souls of the warriors.

Iga Hachimangu Shrine：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/point/477
※The web pages are written in Japanese. Use the automatic translation service.

03/03/2023

Renewal of Okazaki Castle
On January 21st 2023, the newly completed renewal opened to the public.
Here are some recommendations to see on each floor.

The first floor (Entrance / Ticket booth):
You can see the foundation stone, which once held the central pillar in the main tower. Such a foundation stone can historically only be found in Okazaki Castle and Himeji Castle.

The second and third floor (Exhibition Room):
You can learn about what life in the Edo period was like through various displays. Swords, armor, weapons and even Mikawa momen or cotton cloth handed down in this area are displayed. Also traditional industries such as stone masons, miso production and fireworks can be seen using digital signage technology.

The fourth floor (Castle Theater) :
This theater features 3D objects displayed on three surfaces; (the walls, ceiling, and floor) giving you the feeling of total immersion just like you are actually in the Edo era!

The fifth floor (Observation Deck):
You can see the gate of Daijuji Temple, which is visually connected to Okazaki Castle by an aerial straight line known as the “Vista Line”. You can see it through the free telescope which has steps, allowing children to use it.

■Admission Fee:
Adults (junior high school age and older) 300 yen / Children (five and older) 150 yen

See more details on the following websites;　　
■https://okazaki-kanko.jp/point/2
■https://okazaki-kanko.jp/okazaki-park/feature/okazakijo/tenji
*The web pages are written in Japanese. Use the automatic translation service.

24/02/2023

Vista Line --- a historical view

Visiting Daijuji Temple, you often see some people looking outside through the Main Gate. There is a lot to see in the temple; however, another purpose to go there is to see Okazaki Castle from the Main Gate of the temple. It is 3km away from the castle, and there are no obstacles in between. This straight view is called Vista Line.

In 1641 the Edo era, the 3rd Sh**un Tokugaw Iemitsu, who respected his grandfather Tokugawa Ieyasu, erected the temple to be able to see Okazaki Castle from Daijuji that Tokugawa Ieyasu was enshrined in the temple. Since then, the view has been preserved for 380 years.

At present, in order to keep this view, 92 metal rivets are installed on the road of the Vista Line. It might be fun to find some rivets on the road!

For more information, please check out the official web site.
https://www.city.okazaki.lg.jp/1100/1184/1169/p006107.html
https://okazaki-kanko.jp/news/2832

13/02/2023

Shououji Temple and Shououji-Yokochou Alley
Do you know the relationship between Tokugawa Ieyasu and and Sｈououji Temple? Ieyasu’s father, Hirotada Matsudaira was buried here and after his death, Ieyasu planted a pine tree on his grave, praying for the Matsudaira clan’s prosperity. Later in 1560, Ieyasu built a family temple and named the temple “Shououji”, with ‘shou’ in the kanji ‘松’ meaning ‘a pine tree’ and ‘ou’ in the kanji ‘應’ meaning ‘living up to one’s expectations.’ Shououji Temple is now designated as one of the city’s premier historical sites. At the back of the temple building, you will see the “Byoushoumon” gate. The wooden gate was painted in vermillion, which is said to have been quite unique at that time. You can also see a temple bell there, which was built in 1635 and is still used now.
Shououji-Yokochou Alley leads to the temple. You can see a wooden arcade of small shops alongside the narrow alley. Here you can eat sweets while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee. There is also a secondhand shop where you can buy kimonos and traditional Japanese items. In one of the alleys, you will see a temple named Taishido which was built in 1805 and dedicated to Prince Shotoku. On the 22nd of every month, which is the day of Prince Shotoku’s passing, the inside of the temple is exhibited to the public.
See more details on the following websites;　　
■Shououji Temple：okazaki-kanko.jp/point/479
■Shououji-Yokochou Alley：https://fc.okazaki-kanko.jp/location/18
*The web pages are written in Japanese. Use the automatic translation service.

06/02/2023

Okazaki Walking

If you are wondering how to walk around Okazaki, most efficiently, please, contact us!
Okazaki official guides will accompany you and give some interesting insight on each place. Walking can be a healthy and knowledgeable experience.
First, get off at St. Higashi Okazaki on Meitetsu Line and walk through the pedestrian deck until you see the Ieyasu Statue to meet up there.
Go along the Yahagi River and cross the Sakura-Shiro Bridge. There is a place where you can sit or even lie down in the middle of the bridge.
On the other side of the bridge, Statues of 4 retainers of Ieyasu welcome you.
Keep walking towards Kagota Park but turn right one street in advance. You will see a retro-looking building on your left, which is a museum of the Okazaki Shinkin Bank. On the second floor of the building, old Japanese coins and bills are exhibited. There is a section you can actually lift up the 100 million yen and see how heavy it is.

Also drop by a traditional old stationary store -PEN'S ALLEY Takeuchi-, just next to the museum. You can see a wide variety of fountain pens and cute stationaries. Along the streets, coffee house, a part of Japanese culture, traditional sweets shop -Gomangoku Fujimiya-, and you can find a Kimono shop -Oogaya- where you can buy fashionable accessories.
If you are up for 12000 steps, you can go to Okazaki Castle and Haccho Miso brewery. They are all within a walking distance.

Our Okazaki multilingual guides will guide you through Okazaki walks where you can feel the past and present of Japan.
For details, please contact the following
[email protected]

■museum of the Okazaki Shinkin Bank：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/point/42

■PEN'S ALLEY Takeuchi：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/gourmet/3446
■Kagota Park：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/point/3497
■Gomangoku Fujimiya：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/gourmet/3884
■Furoshiki wrapping experience of Kimono shop -Oogaya-：https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/41397
※The web pages are written in Japanese. Use the automatic translation service.

20/01/2023

Daijuji Temple

Once you go in the　precincts through the majestic main gate, you feel like stepping back to four hundred years ago.

Daijuji Temple, a family temple of Tokugawa Sh**un and their ancestors, is famous as the place where Ieyasu made a comeback.

During the waring sates period, when Tokugawa Ieyasu was 19 years old, he barely escaped the battle and fled to the temple. Ieyasu determined to commit seppuku, su***de; however, the temple’s abbot, Toyo Shonin, dissuaded him and gave him words. “Onri Edo, Gongu Jodo”, which means to abandon the impure world and aspire to the Pure Land. Since then, keeping the words as a motto throughout his life, he eventually achieved the unification of the whole country.

In the temple grounds, there are precious cultural properties such as a Taho-to, Bell Tower and Main gate. In the treasure house, life-sized mortuary tablets of successive Tokugawa Sh**uns are enshrined.

Treasure house
Opening hours: 9:00am-4:00pm (Last entry: close at 3:30pm)
Entrance fee: \500 (Grades1-8: \300, Preschool and under \0)
For more information, please check out web site

■Daijuji Temple：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/point/484

10/01/2023

Two breweries in Okazaki

How about sipping some Japanese sake on a chilly night?
There are two breweries in Okazaki city; Shibata & Maruishi breweries.
Shibata is famous for its sake brands “Kounotukasa”&”Gin”. It is located in the mountainous region in the eastern Okazaki. Taking advantage of the surrounding pristine nature, they use pure and extra soft groundwater, called “Kanzui” -meaning “God’s water” in Japanese- in every step of making sake. So, they can proudly produce exceptionally smooth sake.
Maruishi brewery, on the other hand, is located in the urban area, called Nakamachi and has a more than 330-year history of making sake. They have been producing some brands, “Nito (two rabbits), Mikawabushi (the Mikawa warriors) and “Tokugawa Ieyasu”, etc. Tokugawa Ieyasu was born in Okazaki city and is one of the most renowned sh**un in Japan. He founded the over 260-year stable and peaceful era, known as the Edo period between 1603 and 1868. Now, his name is swimming with the tide because he is taken up as the main character in this year’s historical TV drama. Therefore, their sake, “Tokugawa Ieyasu” will surely be a good choice as a present for sake lovers. In addition, 2023 is the year rabbit in Japanese zodiac signs, so the two rabbits are dressed up on the labels of “Nito” to celebrate the new year. Even after finishing sake, you may enjoy the bottles with those artistic labels as a decoration of your room.
Why don’t you visit those breweries and find your favorite sake?
See more details on their websites. They have English translation;

Shibata Brewery：
www.shibatabrewery.com
https://okazaki-kanko.jp/gourmet/408

Maruishi Brewery：
http://014.co.jp
https://okazaki-kanko.jp/gourmet/616

23/12/2022

Okazaki Park and the new Drama Museum!

Have you ever met the Samurai members of Okazaki? They are called “Great Iyeasu-ko Aoi Bushotai”. With Sh**un Tokugawa Ieyasu listed top, the four loyal retainers and Princess Ina , total six members will welcome you at Okazaki Park. What’s different from real warriors? Well, they don’t fight but they can amuse you with the dance and fun talk, also they are really knowledgeable about the history around the Tokugawa’s era. You may see them in Okazaki park. If you’re lucky, you may be able to take pictures with them.
There’s another feature in Okazaki park. It’s the 6-meter-tall tower clock with a revolving puppet. At every hour and half the hour, the puppet Ieyasu appears, does Noh perform and tells his famous last instructions. It is something. Don’t miss it!
Finally, the Mikawabushi and Ieyasu Museum is now closed and under construction, but it will be reborn as the Okazaki Epic Drama Museum - Okazaki Taiga Drama Kan- on January 21st, 2023.
In anticipation of the great hit of NHK’s new epic drama in 2023 titled, meaning “Ieyasu, what will you do?”, the facility will welcome people from all over the world.

See more details on the following websites;
■Great Iyeasu-ko Aoi Bushotai：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/okazaki-park/feature/aoibushoutai/top
■The Tower Clock：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/okazaki-park/guide/15
■The Epic Drama Museum -Okazaki Taiga Drama Kan-：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/dousuru-taiga
*The web pages are written in Japanese. Use the automatic translation service.

16/12/2022

Celebration of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s　Birthday

Let’s join the birthday celebration !
On December 26, 1542, Okazaki’s hero Tokugawa Ieyasu was born in Okazaki Castle. People in Okazaki celebrate the birthday of Ieyasu.
Since this year is 10th anniversary of celebration, in addition to annual events, special events are held in and around Okazaki Castle Park.

【December 24（Sat.）】
■12:30～14:30
Experience of drawing a bow at the front area of Okazaki Castle Tower. Anyone can join for free.
■14:00～15:00
The procession starts from Rokusho-Jinjya shrine to Tatuki Jinjya shrine through Sakura-no-shirobashi park bridge, while beating of Japanese drums is performed at Rokusho-Jinjya and Sakura-no shirobashi.
■15:40～16:00
Ceremony of drawing the special Hikimenoya bow, at the front area of Okazaki Castle Tower. (Hikimenoya, or drawing a special bow, was conducted at Ieyasu’s birth time to celebrate his birth and to protect him from evil.)

【December 26 (Mon.) 】
■11:00～12:00
Ceremony of celebration of Ieyasu’s birthday at Tatuki- Jinjya shrine. General attendants can see the ceremony from outside.

Okazaki Castle Tower and Ieyasu museum are renewed on January 21, 2023. (Admission fees are necessary.) “Doramakan”or“Ieyasu drama hall” in Ieyasu museum displays materials related to Taiga-drama （historical yearly TV drama）about Ieyasu’s life, which starts next January. “You must keep your eyes on Okazaki Castle Park area!!

■Cerebration of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s　Birthday ：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/event/690
■Ieyasu drama hall -Okazaki Taiga Drama Kan-：https://okazaki-kanko.jp/dousuru-taiga
※The web pages are written in Japanese. Use the automatic translation service

11/11/2022

Tatuki Jinjya Shrine ～The legend of “the Rising Dragon”～

Why don’t you gonna see a dragon?
When you hear the word “dragon”, you might think it evil or monster. However, in the Orient, “dragon” or “ryu”in Japanese is a symbol of power and authority and regarded as a special imaginary creature and　respectable as deity or king. Especially for the people of Okazaki, dragons are so special that three nails of dragon are designed on the emblem of Okazaki city.
The old document of the Tatuki Jinjya Shrine says that when Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and the first sh**un of the Tokugawa Sh**unate, was born in the Okazaki castle in 1542 , a golden dragon appeared from the castle’s well and rose up with spouting water from the well and calling clouds and wind. The well locates adjacent to the Tatuki Jinjya Shrine, which is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu and Honda Tadakatu, who was very famous as one of the strongest warrior in the warring states period, and had never injured at 57 big battles in his career.
Now you can see the dragon in “Tatuki Jinjya Shrine”. You will find a wooden dragon, elaborately sculptured on the ceiling and about four meters long. Furthermore, those who ask for praying by the shinto priest (the prayer fee is necessary) can hear the majestic voice of the dragon.
Don’t leave the Tatuki Jinjya Shrine without seeing the dragon !!

■Tatsuki Jinja Shrine http://okazaki-park/guide/6
■Tatsuki Jinja Shrine http://home1.catvmics.ne.jp/~tatuki/
※The web pages are written in Japanese. Use the automatic translation service

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