Kariya

Kariya is a city in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 153,162 in 66,751 households, and a population density of 3,040 persons per km². The total area of the city is 50.39 square kilometres. Wikipedia.
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Nankichi Niimi Memorial Museum

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Museum
History Museums
The Nankichi Niimi Memorial Museum is a fantastic facility that pays tribute to the well-known children's fairytale writer. This gallery features dioramas, videos, and documents that offer visitors an opportunity to learn more about his life and works. The museum utilizes modern architecture to house its exhibits, which provide a wealth of information for those interested in Japanese literature. Children will especially delight in the displayed tales depicted through intricate dioramas.
Fabulous little museum which tells some of Nankichi Niimi's beautiful stories with dioramas. Kids will love it.
GullibleSmith — Google review
We spent some quiet and slow quality time with the whole family
Guy Konan — Google review
Great and modern building with lots of information
Braydon Prack — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is a memorial hall for a teacher from Handa who is very famous for the fairy tale "Gongitsune". When I was a child, hearing this story deeply moved me. Now, through the diorama and the images being screened inside the museum, I was moved, just as I was back then. Looking at the painful relationship between these two people that could be gleaned from the short story, it made me realize that I need to cherish the people around me and live my life without regrets. (Original) 童話ごんぎつね、であまりにも有名な半田出身である先生の記念館。子どものころ、この話を聞いて心が強く揺さぶられました。今ジオラマを通して、館内で上映されている映像を通して、あの頃と同じように心が揺さぶられました。短いお話の中から汲み取れる二人の交われなかった切ない関係をみると、自分は取り巻いてくれている人を大切にし後悔なく生きないと、と背筋が伸びる思いになりました。
みふい — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nankichi Niimi is famous for “Gongitsune”. This museum is located in Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, where I was born. Biographies, invented fairy tales, and poems are scattered throughout. A stop-motion animation of “Gongitsune” will also be aired until March 10, 2024. There is a library where you can read Nankichi's works such as ``Gon Fox'' and ``To Buy Gloves''. There are also shops and cafes where you can buy books and goods. For those who want to return to their childhood. (Original) “ごんぎつね”で有名な新美南吉。 出身の愛知県半田市にあるミュージアムです。 略歴、生み出された童話、詩がいたるところに散りばめられています。 2024年3月10日まで“ごんぎつね”のストップモーションアニメも放映されています。 “ごんぎつね”の他に“手袋を買いに”などの南吉の作品を読むことができる図書室があります。 本やグッズを買うことができるショップやカフェもあります。 童心にかえりたい方に。
_はるか — Google review
(Translated by Google) After four years of traveling, I was able to visit a place I had always wanted to visit during the best season. I had a very happy time getting to know the face of the artist, who lived a short but intense and passionate life, just as I had imagined, with a gentleness that melted the thorns in my heart. This is a space that you should take your time to enjoy. (Original) 足かけ4年、ずっと訪ねたかった場所に最高のシーズン訪れることが出来ました。 イメージしていた通りの、心のトゲを溶かしてしまうような優しさと、短くも濃密で情熱的な生涯を送った作家の顔を知ることが出来、とても嬉しいひとときを過ごせました。 じっくりと味わって頂きたい空間です。
Sたかてぃん — Google review
(Translated by Google) The parking lot was closed, probably because the Higanbana Festival was in progress. They were released around 3:30 p.m. You can enjoy information about Nankichi Niimi's life and works in the beautiful museum. We will follow the footprints on the floor and take a tour. You can easily enter for 220 yen for adults. There is also a shop with many products and souvenirs related to the works in the small store. The candy provided at checkout was not distributed to all customers, but only to those the store staff felt like. (Original) 彼岸花祭りの開催中の為か、駐車場閉鎖。午後3時半頃から解放していた。 新美南吉の生い立ちや作品など、美しい館内で楽しめる。床に貼られた足跡をたどり見学していきます。大人220円で気軽に入れます。売店もあり作品に因んだ商品やお土産物等狭い店内に多数あり。会計時サービスの飴は客全員ではなく、店員の気が向いた人のみに配布していた。
木村奈緒美 — Google review
(Translated by Google) I had been interested in it for a while and visited when I returned home. Shortly after arriving, you will be greeted by a very cute memorial museum that seems to be buried in a grassy hill. The size of the parking lot is also helpful. There is a small river running through the premises, there are foxes here and there, and there is a fairy tale forest right next door, so you can feel an exciting world view even before you enter the building. The memorial hall looks like it has just been renovated, and not only does it look new on the outside, but it also has a new, clean feel inside. A variety of foxes will also greet you here. The arrangement of the exhibits and the explanations were very good, and I was able to enjoy looking at the works from beginning to end. I also like that there are explanatory notes for children. There is also a small coffee shop and shop where you can buy picture books and goods. This year is the 110th anniversary of his birth, so we also held a special exhibition. The grounds of the museum, the interior of the building, and the way the works are displayed are very well organized, making it a place where you can enjoy learning while visiting with your family or partner. (Original) 前から気になっていて、帰省時に訪問。 着いて間もなく、芝生の丘に埋もれたれようなとても可愛らしい記念館が出迎えてくれます。駐車場の広さも助かります。敷地内には小さな川が流れてたり、所々に狐がいたり、すぐ隣の童話の森もあって、建物に入る前からわくわくする世界観を感じます。 記念館は新しくしたばかりのようで、外観は勿論、中も新しく、清潔感があります。ここにも様々な狐たちが出迎えてくれます。展示品の並びや解説もとてもよく、終始楽しく作品を見ることができました。こども向けの説明文があるのも嬉しいですね。小さな喫茶店や売店もあって、絵本やグッズを買うこともできます。 今年は生誕110周年という事で、企画展もやっていました。記念館の敷地から建物内部、作品の見せ方に至るまで非常によくまとまっていて、家族やパートナーと来ても楽しみながら学べる所です。
大倉裕樹 — Google review
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Imakumano Kannon-ji Temple

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Buddhist temple
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Imakumano Kannon-ji Temple is a serene Buddhist temple established in the 9th century. The temple features a striking red pagoda, various statues, and a tranquil garden. Located just an hour's walk from Kodo Gyoganji Temple, visitors can take a scenic route past Higashioji-dori and Otani-en teahouse before entering Izumiokeji-dori.
I got a guided tour from a local who was very enthusiastic about the spiritual and philosophical purpose of temples. She explained a bit of the history of Kuukai, founder of Shingon Buddhism, whom she called "a cool guy called Kuukai." So I'll never forget his name. If you go, I definitely suggest reading up on the history so you can appreciate it.
Ryan Z Nock — Google review
この日は西国三十三ヶ所札所京都市内巡り 。四ヵ所目の清水寺でやや断念しかけましたが、当初の目標通り徒歩で此方へと。 結構歩きました。 マップのナビに従って行着けば泉涌寺の山門に行き着きます。あれ?と思いますが こちらは泉涌寺の末寺でそこから更に300m程奥に進みます。今までの喧騒が嘘の様な静けさ。こちらは例外的に車でも奥まで入って行けます。 時期は異なりますが紅葉の穴場でも有るようです。頭痛やぼけ封じに御利益の有る お寺として有名の様ですね。 厳かな雰囲気の札所、こちらでもやはり 御朱印と御詠歌を見開きで頂きました。 結構足へとへとです。 (Translated by Google) On this day, we will tour the city of Saigoku 33 Fudasho Temples in Kyoto. . At Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the fourth place, I almost gave up, but I went this way on foot as originally planned. I walked a lot. If you follow the navigation on the map, you will reach the main gate of Sennyu-ji Temple. that? I think This is a branch temple of Sennyu-ji Temple, and it is about 300m further from there. The hustle and bustle of the past is as quiet as a lie. This is an exception, and you can go inside even by car. The season is different, but it seems that there is also a little-known spot for autumn leaves. Beneficial for headaches and blurring It is famous as a temple. Fudasho with a solemn atmosphere, here as well I received a goshuin and a poem. It's pretty exhausting.
??? — Google review
2023,4,西国三十三所巡りで参拝しました 革堂行願寺より歩いて一時間 東大路通り、大谷園茶屋舗をすぎ、泉桶寺道に、入ります 途中道が細く、あっているのか?と思いましたが坂道を、上がって行くと、子供達の賑やかな声が聞こえてきます 青々と、紅葉が、げんきよく、空気が澄み切ってリフレッシュ出来ました 空海開創の、歴史のあるお寺で五智水は、錫杖で、打った岩から湧き出た清水 、ぼけ封じの観音様も、いらっしゃいます 頭の悩みを、解消して、知恵を授けて下さる十一面観音さまがいらっしゃいます (Translated by Google) 2023, 4, visited the Saigoku 33 temples 1 hour walk from Kodo Gyoganji Temple Go past Higashioji-dori and Otani-en teahouse, and enter Izumiokeji-dori. The road is narrow on the way, is it right? I thought, but when I go up the slope, I hear the lively voices of children. I was able to refresh myself with the lush greenery, the autumn leaves, and the clear air. At this historic temple founded by Kukai, Gochimizu is pure water that springs from the rock struck by a staff. , Kannon who seals blur is also here There is an eleven-faced Kannon who solves the troubles of the head and gives wisdom.
??? — Google review
Best single maple tree , free to visit ,nice and comfortable, u can visit here after 東福寺
JOHNNY LEE — Google review
久々今熊野観音さんへ。ここに伺う時はいつも青空のような。紅葉の頃は本当に照り輝くよう。すっきりした気持ちになるのも頭の観音さまのご利益かしらん。枕カバーの授与品もあります。 (Translated by Google) After a long time, I went to Kumano Kannon. Every time I visit here, it's like the blue sky. It really shines when the leaves are in autumn. I wonder if it's the benefit of Kannon, the head of the head, to feel refreshed. There is also a gift of a pillow cover.
???? — Google review
Here is free. Sennyuji is 500yen. I believe you can see beautiful maple leaves in late November.
green kato — Google review
This is a less popular temple to tourist. I really enjoy the beautiful scenery there.
Wong Al — Google review
amazing view, especially in Autumn. entry is free.
Eka Tjahjadi — Google review
Because it's free to visit, a definit 5/5 for me, especially because it is quite beautiful and a actually pretty big place.
Florian Fink — Google review
Imakumano Kannon is one of the sub-temples of Sennyu-ji and its official name is Shin-Nachisan Imakumano Kannon-ji. THis temple is the fifteenth temple of the West Japan 33 Kannon Temple Pilgrimage. It is said that the origin of the temple is that Kukai carved a Kannon statue by himself and enshrined it in a hut. But it is also said that it originates from a temple erected by Sadaijin (Minister of the Left) Fujiwarano Otsugu in the period 854-857. The imperial court has reverenced this temple ‘for example, Emperor Gohorikawa was buried here in 1234) so that the temple prospered. The temple is very quiet, and is well-known as a great place to see cuckoos. In the graveyard located behind Hondo (main hall), there are three notable pagodas and it is said that they are the graves of Jien Sojo, Fujiwarano Tadamichi and Fujiwarano Nagaie respectively. The Hondō of the Imakumano Kannon-ji (今熊野観音寺) During the Momiji Season in Kyoto! It was built in 1712, it is in the same location of the original temple built here in 820, which was exactly where the Kumano Gongen appeared to Kōbō Daishi. Because of this, it is said that praying in the Hondō is especially powerful. This temple is also dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods; every New Year, pilgrims make a short pilgrimage around the temples on this mountain, each one dedicated to one of the seven lucky gods, to ensure a good start to a lucky year.
Kyoto Dream Trips — Google review
Beautiful during autumn. Lesser known temple among the tourists which makes it a very relaxing place to visit.
Tavia Richards — Google review
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Kariya City Transportation Children's Amusement Park

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Park
Amusement park
Playground
Kariya City Transportation Children's Amusement Park, located in Japan, is a fun-filled destination perfect for children and families seeking adventure. With an array of thrilling rides such as roller coasters, bumper cars and carousels, the park provides endless excitement. In addition to rides, visitors can enjoy various games and activities that challenge their skills and provide a chance to win prizes. The park also has several food options available including snacks and meals for those who need a break from all the action.
Good place to family, whit funny attractions to kids . 2 car parking lots, bathrooms, drinks, foods . Attractions cost 50 yen per person.
Seidi Tanaka — Google review
This theme park in Kariya is accessible by train. A few minutes walk from Kariya station. Each rides cost ¥50. At times there are mobile food carts available that serves Japanese foodie, but if you opt to pack your own bento and enjoy picnics you are free to spread your picnic mats anywhere while watching your kids having fun playing. One of my kids favorite theme park nearby.
EMJ “We-love-everything” Nakano — Google review
We went on a holiday for the golden week and it was packed. Bought 10 tickets for only 500 yen it was unbelievably cheap. If your child is 2 years old and below you wo’nt even need to use a ticket for all the rides. So we still had 5 tickets remaining and gave it to other customer. My 1.5 year old daughter had so much fun at the helicopter, water boat, carousel, and the mini shinkansen. The winner was the slides though, she didn’t want to stop. The staff were all nice and friendly. They were smiling and greeting us throughout. Just take note of the long lines and tip: bring obento or snacks and drinks because the food trucks will be quite a long wait on weekdays and holidays. Overall a very nice experience for our family especially for my toddler. Will be back again soon.
Thea Mary Maderazo — Google review
Beautiful Park 🏞️ children and adults can enjoy the Park, little jet coasters are there you can also ride a little car with your child tickets are 50¥ and some are 20¥ if your ticket remains you can use it anytime, free car park is available it's good to visit.
IYKE GODWIN — Google review
My kids enjoyed the park and amenities.Very convinient to the commuters like us, 10mins away from station. Near to the mall and restaurants.The ride fee is very cheap ,no wonder why it is crowded during weekends.
Zareh Atillo — Google review
Nice kids park and nice staff
Wasi Jee — Google review
Cheap rides🥰 My son loves here so much..
茶井外人 — Google review
It's a tiny collection of rides inside the city which is very delightful to visit with your family.
Coach Gino — Google review
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DENSO Gallery

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Exhibit
Museums
Science Museums
Very nice museum showing the history and inventions of this influential company in the automotive history. I recommend to any visitor!
Arber Qesja — Google review
A wonderful opportunity to see all Denso products and to see the future trends
Enrique Alvarado — Google review
It is a must for all Denso employees and a very good opportunity to see for others what is Denso.
Balázs Csikós — Google review
They have an early electric car that is a nice vintage look. The technology is great.
Jeffrey Bozeman — Google review
Great visit it has a gallery with a wide screen
Cynthia HL 1085 — Google review
An excellent place for Car, Machines, and Technology Enthusiasts
S.H Hash — Google review
GALAXY!
Fミグ — Google review
Nice showroom
Martin Lee — Google review
5

Kariya-City General Athletic Park

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Park
Nature & Parks
The Kariya-City General Athletic Park boasts a plethora of impressive amenities, including an indoor arena, soccer field, and swimming pool. Visitors can also take advantage of the running tracks and riverfront areas for barbecuing while enjoying the natural surroundings. Additionally, every year during summer, the park hosts Hanabi Fireworks Festival which is a magnificent display in the sky that draws crowds from far and wide.
Great facility. Pool, weight room, and 2 sized basketball courts and are nice. Thank you for hosting us for 2 weeks while we prepare for the Olympics.
Jamie — Google review
Used their indoor pool. Clean and reasonably priced. Open until 10pm and easy to drop by after work.
Tak Nakamura — Google review
Every year during Summer they held Hanabi which is a Fireworks Festival. We go every year to witness the event with our friends and Family. Such a magnificent display in the sky 🎆
Cadsawan Crew — Google review
Good spot for doing barbecue with friends close to the river!
Arthur Bicalho — Google review
Great park with a gymnasium and soccer field, great space for jogging , physical exercises, or just enjoy nature.
Marko Oki — Google review
I really @ike this place because of the camping space near the river where you can do barbecues. I recomend family events like birthdays and family days during summer time.
Alexi Luke Arregadas — Google review
Awesome place, Free parking and Good for family and friends for barbecue.🎶 LJeieru😁👍
MaXy131 Gamer — Google review
nice view! good for all..
Ayame's FAM — Google review