Aichi

Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty, and Natural Monuments

Atera Seven Waterfalls

Discover the enchanting Atera Seven Falls, a 62-meter cascade designated as Japan's National Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument. Experience the legendary training ground of Abe no Seimei, child-blessing stones, and healing waters in the heart of Okumikawa's untouched nature.

Irago Todaiji Temple Tile Kiln Site

Located at the tip of the Atsumi Peninsula in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture, the Irago Tōdai-ji Tile Kiln Ruins are a nationally designated historic site where roof tiles were fired for the Kamakura-period reconstruction of Tōdai-ji's Great Buddha Hall in Nara. Excavated eaves tiles inscribed with 'Tōdaiji Daibutsuden Kawara' and other artifacts are displayed at the Atsumi Folk Museum, bearing witness to the extraordinary scale of medieval Japan's greatest rebuilding project and the exceptional ceramic craftsmanship of the Atsumi kilns.

Kaigarayama Shell Mound

Kaigaragayama Shell Mound in Kiyosu City, Aichi Prefecture, is a nationally designated historic site where early Yayoi Ongagawa-type pottery and Jomon-derived combed-pattern pottery were found together. As part of the Asahi Archaeological Site — one of Japan's largest Yayoi moated settlements — visitors can explore the dawn of rice-farming culture over 2,300 years ago at the Aichi Asahi Archaeological Site Museum.

Spherical Granite of Mt. Sanage

The Spherical Granite of Mount Sanage, a National Natural Monument located on the slopes of Mount Sanage in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, features exceptionally rare orbicular structures resembling chrysanthemum flowers. Known locally as 'Kiku-ishi' (Chrysanthemum Stones), this geological wonder can be explored along the scenic Sanage Seven Waterfalls Trail.

Aozuka Tomb

Ano Milestone

Ishinomaki Limestone Plant Community

Inuyama Castle Ruins

Ashio Marsh

Iriumi Shell Mound

Nagi from Ushikubo

Cormorant Breeding Grounds

Umasoeiwa

Urigo Ruins

Oarako Ancient Kiln Site

Okuruwa Shell Mound

Oshima Amphioxus Habitat

Odaka Castle Ruins / Marugane Fort Ruins / Washizu Fort

Ohira Milestone

Oyama Abandoned Temple Site