Inuyama castle town
The old merchant streets below the castle, great for snacking on dango and rice crackers as you stroll.
- Area
- Nagoya · Inuyama
- Location
- Inuyama
- Getting there
- Inuyama Sta. (Meitetsu)
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Varies by shop
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
More places nearby
Inuyama Castle
A national treasure with one of Japan's oldest surviving castle keeps, looking down over the Kiso River.
Museum Meiji-mura
An open-air museum of more than 60 relocated Meiji-era buildings, including the old Imperial Hotel entrance.
Inuyama Honmachi street
The old street below Inuyama Castle, lined with skewered snacks and chopstick and craft shops.
Inuyama Festival
A UNESCO intangible heritage festival where 13 three-story floats roll beneath the cherry blossoms; at night they glow with 365 lanterns.
Nagoya Castle
Famous for the golden shachihoko on its roof. You can tour the restored Honmaru Palace with its lavish painted screens.
Atsuta Jingu
A historic shrine said to house one of Japan's three sacred treasures, the sword. Paths wind through great camphor trees.
Osu shopping streets & Osu Kannon
Lively arcades around the old Osu Kannon temple, packed with street food, vintage clothing and electronics.
MIRAI TOWER & Oasis 21
A viewing tower converted from Japan's first centralized TV tower, next to Oasis 21 and its water-covered glass roof, the 'Spaceship-Aqua'.