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Located north of Nagoya, this medium-sized town has several attractions of interest. Inuyama Castle, dating from 1440, overlooks the river and is one of the few original medieval castles in Japan. Near by stands the Uraku-en Garden and within it the Jo-an Tea House, one of Japan's finest. Inuyama is also a centre for cormorant fishing. The birds 'ukai' are tethered to the boats, with a leash around the neck to prevent them swallowing the fish they catch - usually a delicacy called ayu.
Address: 25km north of Nagoya
Bus: Regular service from Nagoya
Train: Direct from Shin-Nagoya on the Meitetsu Line
Info: Inuyama Station Phone: (0568) 611 800. Fishing season Jun-Sep
Inuyama Castle
Address: 0.75km southwest of stationOpen: Daily 9-4:30
Accessible: None
Admission: Cheap
Uraku-en Garden
Address: 0.5km southwest of stationOpen: Daily 9-5; Dec-Feb 9-4
Accessible: None
Admission: Moderate
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