Okazaki Travel Guide

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      Automaton Noh Clock in Okazaki Park
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      Otemon Gate of Okazaki Castle
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Okazaki Castle & Park: Overview

Okazaki Castle & Park: Overview, Okazaki

 taigaa001 Says:  When you are not sure where to go in Okazaki, first off get to the Okazaki park that has a lot of eye-catching things to see including a castle keep, Karakuri(automaton) clock tower, Otemon Gate, stonewall structures, moats, Noh theater and so on. Castle Keep was... 

Rokusho Shrine

Rokusho Shrine, Okazaki

 taigaa001 Says:  The shrine with four Important Cultural Asset Buildings was originally built by Iyeyasu Tokugawa in 1602 and renovated by Iyemitsu, the third shogun and Iyetsuna, the fourth shogun is one of the popular new-year-visit places for Okazaki residents. It is also known as the... 

Higashi Park

Higashi Park, Okazaki

 taigaa001 Says:  The park which is popular for autumn foliage also has a free-of-charge zoo. It has 26.4 ha in area. The western part has nice garden with ponds while the eastern part of the park is designed to enjoy the walk in the woods. Currently #1 destination of Okazaki according to... 

OKAZAKI CASTLE

OKAZAKI CASTLE, Okazaki

 cheesecake17 Says:  Okazaki castle was well worth the visit because of all the history that surround it...I found difficult to photograph the castle becasue of its position........Spring will be nice to take pictures becasue of the cherry trees.....around the castle and the park..THE HISTORY OF... 

Okazaki Castle/Okazaki Park

Okazaki Castle/Okazaki Park, Okazaki

 Kumagai Says:  Famous for the birth place of Iyeyasu Tokugawa. The Castle was rebuilt recent age. Great view with cherry blossom in early April. It's free to walk in the park, but some small admission fee required to enter the Castle. 

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Transportation  

Getting to Okazaki Castle

Getting to Okazaki Castle, Okazaki

 taigaa001 Says:  To get to the Okazaki Castle, the best place to start is from Meitetsu Higashi Okazaki station where also super express trains stop. To get to Higashi Okazaki Station from JR Shinkansen Express or local train, change trains either at Toyohashi(From Eastern part of Japan,... 

From Higashi Okazaki to Korankei

From Higashi Okazaki to Korankei, Okazaki

 taigaa001 Says:  Meitetsu Higashi Okazaki station is one of the gateway to Korankei, one of the most popular autumn leaves sites in Japan. The bus to Korankei takes about one hour(during autumn leaves season maybe 2-3 hours) and to see the Korankei gorge views exit at KORANKEI bus stop.... 

From Higashi Okazaki to Higashi Park

From Higashi Okazaki to Higashi Park, Okazaki

 taigaa001 Says:  The bus for Higashi Park departs from Meitetsu Higashi Okazaki station. Exit the station at the north exit and find #2 gate. Take #31 bus which runs two buses an hour. Exit at Higashi Koen Kita bus stop. The bus fare is 230 yen for adult and 120 yen for children(under... 

Local Customs  

Mikawa fireworks

Mikawa fireworks, Okazaki

 cheesecake17 Says:  Mikawa (Mikawa is used to refer to the eastern portion of Aichi, including such cities as Toyohashi, Okazaki, and Toyota.)is famous in Japan for its fireworks manufacturing most of Japan's fireworks. So the Shogun could maintain security, Mikawa was the only area allowed to... 

Hatcho Miso....

Hatcho Miso...., Okazaki

 cheesecake17 Says:  Hatcho Miso.. tis the taste of OKAZAKI....During the WARRING STATES PERIOD, this miso was prized as the food of warriors..It is allowed to ferment for 3 years before consumption.. It has won popularity as health food both at home and abroad. 

Off The Beaten Path  

From 27-turn start to Higashi Park

From 27-turn start to Higashi Park, Okazaki

 taigaa001 Says:  Higashi Park is only 20 minutes on foot from the eastern start of 27-turn. After reaching the Kabukimon gate, go along the narrower road and about a few minutes walk you will see the belltower gate of Hokoji Temple, a landmark for Tokaido hikers. Turn left at the corner of... 

Doune Okan

Doune Okan, Okazaki

 taigaa001 Says:  Doune Okan is an old minor highway starting from Higashi Park. Doune Okan route is often used for local people for brisk walking or jogging between Higashi Park and Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park which has a nice museum. Oroike, a pond with beautiful mirror reflection of barren... 

Okazaki 27-turn Walk

Okazaki 27-turn Walk, Okazaki

 taigaa001 Says:  Tracing 27-turn in Okazaki Post Station is one of the hardest challege for modern Tokaido hikers because the road today has changed so much with postwar urban zoning. With brand new signposts, however, you can easily trace about twenty of former Tokaido turns. Get a map(in... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Where To Jog in Okazaki?

Where To Jog in Okazaki?, Okazaki

 taigaa001 Says:  When you stay in Okazaki, the best place to run is Oto riverside road. If you are on a bike trip and also want to jog or walk maybe Doune Okan trail might be good. While Oto riverside road is flat, Doune Okan trail has some ups and downs and much more challenging. 

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What to wear in okazaki area

What to wear in okazaki area, Okazaki

 cheesecake17 Says:  In Okazaki, winter is usually milder than in Tokyo or Kyoto, with only occasional snow, though it can be cold if its windy. If you come from a warm climate please ensure that you either bring good warm clothing or budget for purchases in Japan. Summers in Okazaki are hot and... 

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 My Home City - Okazaki locates in Aichi prefecture, the middle of the main island. The city has 350,000 population, and is famouse for the birth place of Iyeyasu Tokugawa, the first Edo era shogun. You will enjoys... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Is okazaki is tsunami and earthquake effected area? What are the other dangereous treats in okazaki? what are the precautions? 

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A: Beware of monkey's, they bite. 

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Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu

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 UNDER CONSTRUCTION My trip to Okazaki castle, stared at 7am from yaizu by car with a stop at TOYOKAWA INARI SHRINE then to INUYAMA CASTLE , returning home at 8pm..... Located in the eastern part of... 

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Okazaki, November, 2011

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 Higashi Park as of November 27 was not yet fully red. To get to the park I walked from Okazaki Park to trace all twenty-seven turns which is one of the hardest for modern Tokaido Hikers. With brandnew... 

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My Home City

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 Okazaki locates in Aichi prefecture, the middle of the main island. The city has 350,000 population, and is famouse for the birth place of Iyeyasu Tokugawa, the first Edo era shogun. You will enjoys... 

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Stranger in a Strange Land

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 The birthplace of the Shogun, immortalized in James Clavell's book and movie. This city is rich in heritage and has a people very proud of it. 

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My 3 mounths in japan

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 i livede in Okazaki, a small city 30 min from Nagoya. its a little cheper then the big citys, and studying at Yamasa was a good place to learn japanese. 

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