Nagashima Spa Land has the reputation to be the best amusement for roller coasters in western Japan. The resort features five leisure facilities in one Nagashima Spaland, a water park, a hot spring complex, an outlet shopping mall and the Nabana no Sato flower park. It is located on a long piece of land that is surrounded by rivers and sea, fitting its name nagashima which is Japanese for long island. Nagashima is a huge resort, popular among the tourists, just outside of Nagoya. There you can take a direct bus to Nabana no Sato for 10 min.
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¥2,300 (Winter illuminations) How to go to Nabana no Satoįrom Nagoya station take the Kintetsu express train to Nagashima station. But the flower park is enjoyable all day with one of the largest botanical gardens of the region and home to many beautiful flowers including roses, hydrangeas and begonias. Especially beautiful at night with the more than 8 million LED lights used to illuminate the park. Each year the famous winter illumination are themed! In the centre of the park you can find a tall structure called Island Fuji, from where you can have a bird’s eye view of the park at 45 meters above the ground. Arrive at sunset and watch the millions of lights bring the park to live. In spring and summer colourful flowers blanket the park, though the absolute highlight is the spectacular illumination that starts every year in mid-October and runs until the beginning of May. It is part of the Nagashima Resort, see below, though located at a distance apart from the other attractions. Nabana no Sato is a botanical garden/flower park in Kuwana city, next to Nagoya, that attract visitors from all over the world. Binshiyama (599m in 2hrs), from where you can have stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Pacific Ocean.Ĭheck our blog on Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage trails here How to get to Magose Passįrom both JR Owase station and Aiga station you can take a bus to Washige stop and walk for 10 minutes. At the top of the pass you can opt for adding some more distance and hike to the top of Mount Tengura (522m in 30 min) or Mt. On your way you can also spot many Jizo stone statues, the guardians of children, especially those who passed away before their parents. The stone paved path brings you over the pass and is known for the beautiful cypress forest (Hinoki). The Magose Pass is a relatively easy hike of about 5 km with the highest point at 325m above sea level. The hiking trails have been in use for over 1,000 years and the area is one of the 25 designated UNESCO World Heritage spots in Japan. The Magose Pass is one of the most famous parts of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage, the famous network of pilgrimage trails on Kii Peninsula.