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Handa / undefined

MeowScore 😸90/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Perfect weather & cherry blossoms in full bloom.

🎉
january

Experience the Winter Festival with snow lanterns and performative dances. 🏮❄️

🌿
february

Have a look at the blooming plum garden on the island. 🌸

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march

Visit for the annual Handa Tulip Fair, with over 400,000 tulips in bloom. 🌷🌷🌷

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april

Explore the historic Handa Castle and surrounding cherry blossom trees. 🏯🌸

🌊
may

Enjoy the Handa Waterfront Festival and try tasty seafood. 🐟🍤

🏝️
june

Go pearl hunting and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the Mikawa Bay. 🐚🌅

🎆
july

Visit the Handa Ocean Fireworks Festival and see the stunning fireworks display. 🎆🎇

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august

Discover the Handa Floating Lantern Festival, where lanterns light up the river. 🏮🌊

🎵
september

Experience the Handa Red Brick Building Jazz Festival and listen to jazz music. 🎶🎷

🍁
october

Admire autumn leaves at historic shrines around the city. 🍂🍁

🏮
november

Take part in Shinmei Shrine's Chrysanthemum Festival with flower arrangements. 🌼🎌

❄️
december

Visit the colourful Kannon-ji Temple Winter Illuminations. 🎄🕯️

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping options in Handa are decent, but prices are generally on the higher side compared to other cities in Japan. Some local specialty souvenirs may be reasonably priced.

Visit local markets for fresh produce and affordable snacks. Avoid luxury department stores unless you have a bigger budget.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Day trip destination

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Day trip destination

Handa is often visited as a day trip destination due to its smaller size.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture

Cash preferred, tipping not expected or necessary.

internet situation

great Speed

Fiber optic and high-speed cable internet available

excellent Availability

High penetration of broadband internet

great Cellular

Good coverage by major carriers

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

JPY

1 JPY =
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biking possible

Decent infrastructure.

walkable -ish

Good sidewalks and parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed opinions

Handa is like a catnip for curious cats with its historic streets and delicious sushi stalls. Meow!

Explore the city on your paws and soak up the paw-some atmosphere. Purrrfect for catventurers!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Handa Red Brick Building
🎊
Handa Festival Hall
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Handa Castle
🎨
Handa City Museum of Art and History
🌸
Handa Canal Area

The mainstream

🐱
Handa Red Brick Building

A historic building renovated into a shopping and dining complex, with a cat-themed cafe.

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🎊
Handa Festival Hall

A venue for the annual Handa Float Festival, with displays of traditional floats and performances.

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🏯
Handa Castle

A castle that sits on top of a hill, offering a panoramic view of Handa City.

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🎨
Handa City Museum of Art and History

A museum showcasing the history and culture of Handa City, with Japanese garden and tea house.

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🌸
Handa Canal Area

Cat-friendly area with a beautiful canal, cherry blossoms, and outdoor cafes.

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Off the beaten path

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Handa Canal
🖼️
Tatsukichi Fujii Museum of Contemporary Art
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Okazaki Shrine
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Tokoname Pottery Footpath
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Handa Castle

Off the beaten path

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Handa Canal

Enjoy a romantic walk by the scenic canal and admire the traditional wooden houses. 🌅

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🖼️
Tatsukichi Fujii Museum of Contemporary Art

Discover unique and thought-provoking works of art from local and international artists. 🎨

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⛩️
Okazaki Shrine

Visit this quiet and peaceful shrine nestled in the middle of a forest. 🌳

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🚶
Tokoname Pottery Footpath

Take a stroll down this charming pottery street filled with shops and studios. 🏺

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👑
Handa Castle

Explore this ancient castle and enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the top tower. 🏰

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biking possible

Decent infrastructure.

walkable -ish

Good sidewalks and parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed opinions

Mindful meoweler tips

Experience Handa's Traditional Brewery

Visit Homare Sake Brewery to taste and learn about Japanese sake-making traditions. Don't forget to take home a bottle of their famous Homarefuji brand sake!

Take a Stroll through Haneda's Local Markets

Explore the vibrant street markets of Handa where you can find traditional Japanese snacks, souvenirs, and fresh seafood. Don't miss out on trying the famous Unagi (eel) dishes in the area!

Get a Taste of 'Handa-yaki' Pottery

Visit the traditional kilns where the famous Handa-yaki pottery is made. Take a pottery class or buy unique pottery souvenirs like teacups and bowls. Don't forget to snap a photo with the giant pottery cat statue!

Useful external sites

www.handa-kankou.jp

Handa City Tourism Association↗

Official website of Handa City Tourism Association with comprehensive travel information including attractions, accommodations, and events.

www.japan.travel/en/destinations/chubu/aichi/handa

Handa City Guide↗

A comprehensive guide to Handa City with information on transportation, accommodation, restaurants, and attractions.

www.handa-furusato.com/english

Handa City Museum of History and Folklore↗

Official website of the Handa City Museum of History and Folklore featuring exhibits on the local history and culture of Handa City.

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