Shidami, Nagoya
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Shidami Overview

Shidami & Moriyama on Nagoya's northeastern edge offer a scenic retreat of ancient archaeology and forested hills. Centered on the Historic Village of Shidami Kofungun, visitors can walk among 4th- to 7th-century keyhole burial mounds and craft haniwa clay figures at the Experience Museum (SHIDAMU), before exploring Togokusan Fruit Park and the wetlands of Obata Ryokuchi Park.

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Ryusenjinoyu

Original birthplace of Japan's super sento bathhouse culture, featuring open-air carbonated baths with sweeping night views over the Shonai River.

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Togokusan Fruits Park

Explore a unique agricultural park with vibrant orchards and stunning cherry blossom views.

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Obata Ryokuchi (West Garden)

Expansive 200-hectare woodland park in Moriyama Ward offering scenic lakeside trails, natural wetlands, and family adventure playgrounds.

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Aichi Prefecture Forest Park

Vast park featuring unique botanical gardens and seasonal cherry blossoms amidst expansive landscapes.

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Shidami Kofungun Experience Museum

Explore ancient burial mounds from 400AD with hands-on craft making and immersive guided tours.

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Ryūsen-ji

Historic 8th-century cliffside temple and one of the Owari Four Kannon, featuring an Important Cultural Property Niomon gate over the Shonai River.

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Shidami Otsuka Kofun

Fully restored 5th-century burial mound in the Historic Village park, encircled by rows of terracotta haniwa cylinders you can walk beside.

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Skyward Asahi

Soaring 75-meter observation tower beside Aichi Forest Park offering free 360-degree views of Mt. Togoku, Nagoya's skyline, and the Central Alps.

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Tōgan-ji Temple

Ancient summit Shinto shrine atop 198-meter Mt. Togoku (Nagoya's highest peak), built directly over a prehistoric kofun burial mound.

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Danpusan Kofun

Distinctive scalloped keyhole burial mound dating to the 5th century, crowned with a small historic shrine atop its earthen dome.

Shidami Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Shidami Kofungun burial mounds?

The Shidami Kofungun is a cluster of seven preserved burial mounds built between the 4th and 7th centuries, including the restored keyhole-shaped Shiratorizuka Kofun and Otsukakofun.

What can you do at the Shidami Kofungun Experience Museum (SHIDAMU)?

At SHIDAMU, visitors can view excavated artifacts, try on Kofun-period clothing, and join workshops to make magatama beads and haniwa clay figures.

When is the best time to visit Togokusan Fruit Park?

Togokusan Fruit Park is famous for its weeping cherry blossoms in April, tropical fruit greenhouses year-round, and seasonal fruit picking in autumn.

Can you hike Mt. Togoku?

Yes! A well-maintained walking trail leads from Togokusan Fruit Park to the summit of Mt. Togoku (198m), the highest peak in Nagoya, where Togokusan Tougokuji Temple sits.

How do I get to Shidami from central Nagoya?

Take the unique elevated Yutorito Line guideway bus from Ozone Station directly to the Shidami area, or ride the JR Chuo Line to Kozoji Station.

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