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Rebuilt after World War II, Nagoya is a key industrial centre and home to two of Japan's national treasures. The Atsuta Jingu Shrine dates from the 3rd century and is one of the most important in Japan; it houses the sacred sword (not on view to visitors), handed down by the goddess Amaterasu o Mikami. Nagoya Castle (rebuilt in 1959) was originally constructed in the 17th century by one of Japan's greatest leaders, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and contains a museum of armour and family heirlooms. The two gilded bronze dolphins on the roof are to protect the castle from fire. The port area is also interesting, with a Maritime Museum and Aquarium.
Address: 120km east of Kyoto
Bus: Direct services to Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo
Train: Direct services to Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo
Boat: Ferry link to Sendai and Hokkaido (Tomakomai)
Air: Direct links to all major cities
Info: Nagoya Station Phone: (052) 541 4301
Atsuta Jingu Shrine
Address: 1-1-1 Jingu, Atsuta-kuOpen: 24 hours
Metro: Meijo subway to Shayakushu station
Accessible: None
Admission: Free
Nagoya Castle
Address: ShiyakushoOpen: Daily 9:30-4:30
Metro: Meijo subway to Shayakushu station
Accessible: Few
Admission: Moderate
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