[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.

Fun for both adults and children! Hamamatsu's sweets community "nicoe" that spreads new culture and style of sweets

Located 20 minutes by car from the Hamamatsu Nishi IC on the Tomei Expressway, "nicoe" is a 3-year concept created by Shunkado, which is famous for its eel pie. A sweets community that opened in 2014. 29 groups leading Japan in the fields of food and design...

2019.07.16

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[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!

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

Kewpie Corporation is well known for its mascot character Kewpie. We manufacture many products that are indispensable to our dining table, such as mayonnaise and dressing, which are our flagship products. Did you know that the company's factory is also in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture? 8 factories nationwide...

2019.12.04

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[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.

"INAX Museum", a hands-on museum where you can fully experience the charm of pottery [Part 1]

We went to the "INAX Museum" 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 facilities in the museum, where you can not only learn by watching, but also touch the tiles and participate in workshops...

2019.03.28

https://life-designs.jp

[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".

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

* Information is current at the time of the interview. Please check the latest information of each facility and store when using. Toyohashi City & Toyokawa City in the Higashi Mikawa region. It is an area rich in nature where agriculture is thriving and a lot of vegetables and fruits are produced. In the same area, there are coffee stands, curry shops, tart shops...

2019.11.14

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[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.

Let's go with family. Learn about pottery at the "Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum" in Seto City, a production area of ceramics!

Seto City in Aichi Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading ceramics areas. Here, there is a museum unique to the town of pottery, the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum. The collection is the largest in Japan, with over 7,000 items. A beautiful place where you can learn about pottery from all over the world, including Japan and Asia...

2018.10.24

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[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