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Okazaki / Samurais' favorite snack

MeowScore 😸86/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

March

Best time to see cherry blossoms! 🌱

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january

Visit the Winter Illumination Festival in Okazaki Castle! 🌟

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february

Celebrate setsubun, the bean-throwing festival, at local temples! 🎃

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march

See thousands of cherry blossom trees in bloom at Okazaki Park! 🌶

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april

Enjoy the Sanno Festival with traditional music and dance performances! 🎶

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may

Experience the excitement of the Okazaki Dragon Boat Festival! 🐉

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june

Cool off at the water park in Midland Square! 🏊️

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july

Join the Tanabata Festival with colorful paper decorations and street food! 💜

🎇
august

Watch the fireworks display over Okazaki Castle! 🎆

🍙
september

Visit the Okazaki Omotenashi Festival with local food and handicrafts! 🍚

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october

Explore the spooky haunted houses and enjoy the Halloween festivities! 😱

🍔
november

Try the delicious autumn harvest foods at the local markets! 🍎

🎁
december

See the beautiful Christmas lights at the Light Fest in Haritsu Hozawa Garden! 🎄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Okazaki is moderately priced with a mix of both affordable and expensive options. The economical situation is steady, with prices generally being neither too high nor too low.

Visit local markets for affordable shopping and lookout for sales in malls or department stores.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short Visit

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short Visit

Okazaki is a small city, usually visited for its historical landmarks and castle.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Japan

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Japan

Cash is preferred, credit cards are accepted in major cities. Splitting the bill is not common, but rounding up the total is appreciated.

internet situation

great Speed

High download and upload speeds

excellent Availability

Fiber optic internet widely available

great Cellular

Decent coverage with major carriers

Electric socket type B

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

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biking possible

Good cycling culture

walkable -ish

Modern and green

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed

Okazaki is a cat's dream - the shrines and gardens are perfect for sunbathing and stalking birds.

But beware of the busy catfish market - they may mistake us for dinner!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Miya River Ukai
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Okazaki Park
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The Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu
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Hatcho Miso Factory
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Okazaki Castle

The mainstream

🐟
Miya River Ukai

Experience Japanese traditional cormorant fishing on a boat ride along the Miya River. Purrsome and adventurous!

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🌳
Okazaki Park

A beautiful park with various areas to explore, including a large pond, a rose garden, and a zoo. Purr-fect for a picnic!

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👶
The Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu

Visit the humble house where the famous shogun was born and raised. Cat-stalgic and educational!

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🍲
Hatcho Miso Factory

Learn about the famous Hatcho Miso and watch its production process. De-fur-licious samples and souvenirs available!

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Okazaki Castle

Located on a hill overlooking the city, this castle has a rich history and magnificent views. Cat-aclysmic photo opportunities await!

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Off the beaten path

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Tarui-juku
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Tougakuji Temple
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Kikkomasu Museum
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Dragonfly Nature Park
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Okazaki Castle

Off the beaten path

😺
Tarui-juku

A historic post town where travelers used to rest. Visit the old buildings and imagine life in the past. 🛣️🏠

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🐱
Tougakuji Temple

A quiet, serene temple with beautiful gardens and architecture. Perfect for meditation. 🙏🌷

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🐾
Kikkomasu Museum

A museum dedicated to the famous sumo wrestler, Kikkomasu. Learn about his life and career. 🤼🏽‍♂️🏆

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🐾
Dragonfly Nature Park

A peaceful park featuring ponds and dragonflies. Great for a relaxing walk. 🌳🦟

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🐈
Okazaki Castle

A historic castle that is less crowded than others, with a beautiful cherry blossom garden. 🏯🌸

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biking possible

Good cycling culture

walkable -ish

Modern and green

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed

Mindful meoweler tips

Discover the birthplace of famous samurai Tokugawa Ieyasu

Visit Okazaki Castle and explore the city's history and culture (without knocking over any vases)

Try the local delicacy ‘tebasaki’ chicken wings

Head to a local izakaya and try one of Japan's most famous chicken dishes

Witness the breathtaking Okazaki fireworks festival in August

Join the locals in celebrating with stunning fireworks and traditional street food

Take in the picturesque scenery of the Okazaki Canal

Stroll along the historic canal and enjoy the sight of cherry blossoms in the spring

Visit the Okazaki Castle Museum of History

Explore the exhibits showcasing the city's past and history with Samurai and Yaburegasa dancers

Useful external sites

www.aichi-now.jp/en

Visit Aichi↗

Official tourism website of Aichi Prefecture, where Okazaki is located

www.japan-guide.com/e/e6300.html

Japan Guide↗

General travel guide for Japan with information on Okazaki

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g780934-Okazaki_Aichi_Prefecture_Tokai-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor: Okazaki↗

Reviews and recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Okazaki

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