[Aichi, Gifu, Mie] 30 Family-Friendly Spots to Go in Winter!

Shunkado's sweets community "nicoe", famous for its "eel pie" | Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Located 20 minutes by car from the Hamamatsu Nishi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway, nicoe is a sweets community that was grand opened in 2014 after three years of planning by Shunkado, famous for its "eel pie", on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its "eel pie". 

Nicoe has three stores: the Japanese/Western confectionery "Shunkado," the "Gokokuya" which conveys five grains, fermentation, and seasonal living, and the restaurant "THE COURTYARD KITCHEN". Other features include "Playground 082", a playground with educational toys for both adults and children, and a lush green courtyard, making it a place where visitors can relax and enjoy the day.

Life Designs

2019.07.16

大人も子どもも楽しい！お菓子の新しい文化とスタイルを発信する、浜松のスイーツ...

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/nicoe

東名高速道路「浜松西IC」から車で20分のところにある「nicoe（ニコエ）」は、“うなぎパイ”で有名な春華堂が、うなぎパイ誕生50周年をきっかけに3年の構想経て、2014年にグランドオープンさせたスイーツコミュニティです。29組の食やデザインの分野で日本を牽引するクリエーターたちが参画したこだわりの施設は、細部に至るまで配慮が行き届いており、大人も子どもも楽しく、心地よく過ごすことができます。今回は、年間約36万人が訪れるという人気施設を隅々までご紹介します。創業132年の「春華堂」の歴史春華堂は、浜松の”夜のお菓...

[nicoe]
Address: 6-7-11 Somejidai, Hamakita Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Phone number: 053-586-4567 (reception hours 9:00-17:00)
Business hours: 9:30-21:30 (until 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays)
*Please note that it varies depending on the store.
*Business hours may differ during Golden Week, summer, and year-end and New Year holidays.
Closed: Irregular holidays (inquire for year-end and New Year holidays)
Parking lot: 110 cars, 7 buses (free)
web: https://www.nicoe.jp/

*The posted information is current as of June 2019.

Love is on the table. Kewpie Koromo Factory's open kitchen (factory tour)｜Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture

Kewpie Corporation is well known for its mascot character Kewpie. The company manufactures many products that are indispensable to our dining tables, such as mayonnaise and dressing, which are its signature products. Did you know that Kewpie also has a factory in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture? Of the eight factories in Japan, Kewpie's Koromo Factoru is the oldest.

In the open kitchen, you can learn about the history of Kewpie and the secrets of mayonnaise in an easy-to-understand manner by watching videos about mayonnaise and observing the mayonnaise and dressing production line. They also sell original goods and selected products!

Life Designs

2019.12.04

Love is on the table. Let's go to the open kitchen (factory tour) of "Kewpie Koromo Factory"!

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/kewpie

マスコットキャラクターのキユーピーでおなじみの「キユーピー株式会社」。看板商品であるマヨネーズやドレッシングなど、私たちの食卓に欠かすことのできない商品を多く製造されています。そんな、同社の工場が愛知県豊田市にもあるのをご存知でしょうか。全国8工場ある中で、1番古い工場が「キユーピー挙母工場」なんです。今回はキユーピー挙母工場へ行ってヒット商品の秘密に迫ってきました！オープンキッチンの利用方法＆アクセスオープンキッチンは完全予約制です（無料）。見学希望日2カ月前の第1営業日、午前9:00～受付開始。...

[Kewpie Koromo Plant]
Address: 2-1 Nichinancho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 471-0032
Click here for more information about factory tours

https://www.kewpie.co.jp/entertainment/openkitchen/koromo/

“INAX Museum” where you can experience the charm of pottery | Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture

"INAX Museum" is operated by LIXIL in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, the city of pottery. This is a hands-on museum where you can experience the culture of tiles and pottery from around the world.

There are 6 section in the facility, and you can not only see and learn, but also touch the tiles and participate in workshops. There is also an Italian restaurant, so it's a spot where you can enjoy a whole day with your family.

Life Designs

2019.03.28

【前編】やきものの魅力にたっぷり触れる体感型ミュージアム「INAXライブミュージ...

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/inax_1

やきものの街・愛知県常滑でLIXILが運営する「INAXライブミュージアム」に行ってきました。世界のタイルややきもの文化に触れることができる、体験・体感型ミュージアムです。施設内には、6つの施設があり、見て学ぶだけでなく、実際にタイルに触れたり、ワークショップへ参加もできます。イタリアンレストランも併設しているので、丸1日家族で楽しめるスポットなんです。今回はそんな「INAXライブミュージアム」を徹底レポートします！前編では、約1,000点のタイル展示されている「世界のタイル博物館」をご紹介していきます。 (a...

[INAX Museum]
Address: 1-130 Okueicho, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone number: 0569-34-8282
Business hours: 10:00-17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed: Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a public holiday), year-end and New Year holidays
Parking lot: Yes

https://www.livingculture.lixil/ilm/

Baby Star Theme Park “Oyatsu Town” | Tsu City, Mie Prefecture

“Oyatsu Town” opened in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture on July 20, 2019. This is a facility that combines the factory of Oyatsu Company, famous for its Baby Star Ramen, and a theme park.

With the theme of "playing, learning, and creating", there are plenty of contents that can be enjoyed by children and adults, such as "Making one special Baby Star Crispy Noodle Snack in the world" and "Baby Star Dining where you can eat Baby Star cuisine".

Life Designs

2019.11.14

[Tsu City, Mie] A thorough Report on Baby Star Crispy Noodle Snack Themed-park "Oyatsu Town"!

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/oyatsu_town

※情報は取材時のものです。ご利用の際には、各施設・各店舗の最新情報をご確認ください。東三河地方にある豊橋市＆豊川市。農業が盛んであり、野菜や果物も多く生産されている自然豊かな地域です。そんな同エリアでは、コーヒースタンド・カレー屋さん・タルト屋さんなど、話題のお店が続々とオープンしています。新幹線ひかり＆こだまの停車駅で、普通電車でも名古屋から50分ほどなので、日帰りのおでかけスポットとしてもおすすめですよ！今回は名古屋からでもわざわざ足を運びたくなる、豊橋＆豊川エリアのおすすめスポットを10選ピ...

[Oyatsu Town]
Address: 1945-11 Morimachi, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture 514-1254
Business hours and closing days will change depending on the season and day of the week. Please see the operating calendar on the official website.

https://oyatsu.town/

Entrance fee
Adult (13 years old ~) 700 yen (tax included)
Children (4 to 12 years old) 450 yen (tax included)
Infant (0-3 years old) Free

"Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum" located in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, a production area of ceramics | Seto City, Aichi Prefecture

Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, is known as one of Japan's leading ceramic production areas. The Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum, a museum unique to this pottery town, is located here. The museum has the largest collection of ceramics in Japan, with over 7,000 pieces. Visitors can learn about ceramics from around the world, including Japan and other Asian countries.

In addition, it is a hands-on museum where you can learn, make, and use pottery, such as the "Togeikan" where you can experience pottery making and painting, and the tea room "Tosuian" where you can enjoy matcha green tea with pottery.

Life Designs

2018.10.24

家族で行こう。陶磁器の産地・愛知県瀬戸市にある「愛知県陶磁美術館」で、やきも...

https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/aichi_touji

日本有数の窯業地域として知られている愛知県瀬戸市。ここには、やきものの町ならではのミュージアム「愛知県陶磁美術館」があります。国内最大規模のコレクションは、なんと7,000点以上。日本やアジアをはじめとする、世界各国のやきものについて学ぶことができる美術館です。さらに、やきもの作りや絵付けの体験ができる「陶芸館」や、やきものでお抹茶が楽しめる茶室「陶翠庵」など、やきものを学んで、つくって、使える体験型の美術館なんです。今回は、家族連れにもおすすめな「愛知県陶磁美術館」の魅力をたっぷりとご紹介します...

[Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum]
Address: 234 Minamiyamaguchicho, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone number: 0561-84-7474
Business hours: 9:30 to 16:30 (admission until 16:00) 7/1 to 9/30: - 17:00 (admission until 16:30)
Closed: Every Monday (open on Mondays and closed on the following weekday)
New year holiday season

https://www.pref.aichi.jp/touji/index.html