Things to do in Aichi

Our Takayama and Shirakawago tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Everything was well-organized and perfectly paced, giving us enough time to explore. Hao, our tour guide, was wonderful, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive. She made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. We especially appreciated her thoughtful recommendations on what to eat and what to see in both Takayama and Shirakawago. Because of her guidance, we were able to experience the best of both destinations. Special thanks as well to Ishida, who drove us all the way with such care and professionalism. You could truly feel that our safety was his priority. On our way back to the bus, he even made iced duck for us before we get on the bus, such a sweet and thoughtful gesture that made the day even more memorable. We would happily do it again, maybe in another season to see Takayama and Shirakawago in a different light.

Takayama and Shirakawa-go Tour is a must try. This is, we think, is a very relaxed tour. The bus is so spacious and the seats are so comfy. We enjoyed the road trip. For the actual place, it's super worth it! A must visit. It's just slippery because it's winter but we think that winter is the best time to visit these places.

It was convenient to book the tour to Shirakawa-go. The tour guide arrived on time at the meeting point, and her instructions were generally clear on the time and meeting points for each destination.

I highly recommend this tour. Although the drive was a bit long, seeing the snow-covered Shirakawa-go village makes you temporarily forget the fatigue of the journey. Takayama Old Town has a lot of delicious food and many souvenirs to choose from. The itinerary is well-arranged, with an appropriate amount of time spent at each attraction. The tour guide (Jia Jia) is friendly and reminds you of and supplements travel information along the way. She recommends delicious restaurants or snacks, takes the group members to a fixed location, and reminds them of the boarding time before letting everyone explore freely. This is different from the usual guided tour, where you don't need to travel together as a group and the tour guide explains everything while leading the way. This way is more relaxed, free, and stress-free. The group members this time were also great. Everyone was very punctual when getting on and off the bus, and the itinerary was not delayed at all. It was a perfect day.

The time allotted at Ghibli Park was more than enough to explore the whole area, even with some lines, and still enjoy a proper meal. The meet-up point was easy to find, and the lunch bento was already prepared and handed out before boarding the bus, which was very convenient. Quick heads-up: there are no trash bins inside the park, so you’ll need to bring your trash with you until you’re back at Nagoya Station (bins for bottles and cans are available). On the tour day, what we visited after the park was Toyota Automobile Museum, where the guide shared car inspirations from Ghibli movies, making it fun to spot them. The time there was under an hour, so it felt a bit rushed. But it's still good overall!

Klook provides an easy way to purchase the tickets, compares to Ghibli own website. The park is huge, we spent almost 6 hours in the park mostly in the main warehouse. The restaurants serve mostly western foods not many local Japanese choices.

Booking through Klook was incredibly easy. We received the QR code instantly, and when we got to Legoland Japan, we just scanned it at the gate and walked right in—no need to line up at the ticket booth. The park itself is perfect for younger kids (ages 3–10). Unlike USJ or Disney, the wait times were very short, mostly 15–20 minutes. Don’t miss Miniland; the detail in the Lego Japanese landmarks is insane! Highly recommend booking via Klook to save time and skip the queues.

This is a wonderful place. The aquarium has a good flow, and the north and south halls have distinct characteristics. In addition to common dolphins, there are also orcas and beluga whales, which are very cute ♥️. The arranged performances are wonderful, and the outdoor tanks have excellent views. Even if you sit on the more biased sides, there are cameras that instantly shoot and play on the big screen, so you can see clearly. However, the orca performance is in the tank behind the dolphins, and you cannot see it from the audience seats, only through the big screen. If you don't dislike animals, this place is worth visiting for both adults and children. The inside is exciting, and the outside is great for taking pictures. Booking tickets with Klook is very convenient. The price is not more favorable, but you can enter immediately by scanning the QR code.

experience: Good exploration of the castle grounds including Hanmaru Palace and you can even get some good postcards. You can also get some good Unagi in the restaurants outside the castle grounds. ease of booking on Klook: perfect. just show to the guard and they will let you in.