THE 10 BEST Nagoya Historic Walking Areas
Historic Walking Areas in Nagoya
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- TassieTrippingHobart, Australia531 contributionsWas looking for some half day trips while I was in Nagoya for two weeks. This part of Arimatsu was well worth the short trip on the Meitetsu line (took a local with two changes at Jingu-mae and Narumi). The station was very convenient to the street of old merchant houses which ran parallel to the railway line (you had to cross the line to get there). Narumi was the fortieth station of the Tōkaidō and known for its shibori. The float houses were all closed but there was some English information on the signs outside and I was impressed by their size. Found the small museum and saw a fascinating demonstration of the styles of tying the fabric and some excellent finished examples in the attached display room. There were only about 6 people visiting but it was a cold day. Most information was in Japanese but a staff member with some English kindly helped me put on the very informative video in English and then helped me shop. Items were quite expensive but now knowing the work that had gone into them I was very happy to buy a lovely scarf and a wash cloth. The merchant houses that stretch over several blocks were quite typical I think but still attractive to walk past and look at.Written July 2, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LastMinuteLarry426 contributionsWithout being ungrateful this is just a tree lined avenue, not that common in Japan nor that interesting for a western visitor. If in the area it's worth walking down here, just to make a change from all the concrete skyscrapers etc. Don't make a special visit!Written June 29, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ErvinTanKuala Lumpur, Malaysia113 contributionsYou'll love it here if:
- you're interested to learn more about the Toyoda family, founders of Toyota
- you're in the mood for some Japanese architecture (possibly with a Western twist)
Reconsider if:
- walking under the hot sun doesn't sound exactly appealing
- cultural heritage ain't your thing
My tour of Bunkanomichi (文化の道), or "Cultural Path", was an enjoyable one. The streets were clean, the residents were friendly and the places of interest had considerable history. The places I visited (via engaging a local volunteer) included Chikaramachi (力町) Catholic Church, Sasuke Toyoda’s former residence and Futabakan (双葉館) museum, former home of Sadayakko (川上貞奴), of "Madame Sadayakko: The Geisha Who Seduced The West" fame.
The most interesting aspect of Bunkanomichi in my opinion is that Western and Japanese elements form a major part of both Sasuke Toyoda’s former residence and Futabakan. This makes it so much more than another traditional cultural heritage site. For example, the stained glass windows in Futabakan depicted Japanese mountains, while the Japanese guest rooms in Sasuke Toyoda’s former residence featured windows typical of those you find in European architecture.
Unfortunately this place is not popular even among the locals, and the volunteer tour guides don't speak English. Let's hope the state government takes initiative to develop the location via introducing English signs, brochures and tour guides; until then, feel free to take a stroll along this quiet but lovely cultural path, where East meets West.Written August 21, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
