Aichi

The location is near Meitetsu Station, making it convenient and affordable to store luggage. The staff are very friendly. Highly recommended.

Scanning tickets with the machine is very convenient. You can also reserve seats for the Shinkansen or Limited Express trains using the machine without having to queue manually, which is especially convenient. Although you can only reserve seats by machine 6 times, it's relatively enough. For the 7th time, you can queue at the green window to reserve seats manually. Combining the Amanohashidate and Ine Passes, there are many people queuing to exchange for the pass on the right side of the train station exit, which is quite convenient and cost-effective.

Remember to check your mail before departure. Meet at the convenience store early in the morning; there are many tour guides there, and they all know each other, so you can easily find your guide by asking around. This time, we met Ms. Miyamoto, who speaks fluent Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. She provided detailed explanations and was very friendly. Although the group tour only allowed for a quick look, the time allotted was sufficient, and with the guide's sharing, we got a clear overview of the key points. The Gassho-zukuri village is definitely worth hearing the stories on the bus before actually exploring it. It's not quiet, but it's very charming. We encountered a vehicle malfunction along the way, but Ms. Miyamoto and the driver handled it well, quickly sending another car, so the trip wasn't significantly delayed. However, perhaps due to this or traffic restrictions in the city (October 6, 2026), we encountered traffic congestion on the return trip. If you have restaurant reservations planned, I suggest booking at a more flexible time to avoid rushing. (We booked for 7:30 PM, and with the buffer time, we arrived just in time.)

It takes about 40 minutes to get from Chubu Centrair International Airport to Nagoya. The price is cheap. You can enter and exit the airport by scanning the QR code. Next time I come to Nagoya, I will book a ride on the Meitetsu Airport Limited Express in advance.

With e-tickets, a lot of paperwork is saved. I highly recommend them; they're also a money-saving helper and are friendly to foreign travelers. This was my first time taking a round-trip ticket to Ise Grand Shrine, and I truly felt the divine presence in my heart.

The park is very thoughtfully designed; it would be best to stay overnight at the park's hotel for convenient access to water activities. Even on weekdays, the park isn't crowded, making for a very pleasant experience.