愛知縣
Aichi
Aichi (population 7.54 million) sits on Honshu's central Pacific coast as Japan's leading industrial prefecture and the hub of the Chubu region. Historically tied to the Sengoku-era warlords — birthplace of Ieyasu Tokugawa (Okazaki) and the home base of Oda Nobunaga (Kiyosu) — it is also today the manufacturing center of Toyota and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Subjects span history, industry, wildlife, and nature: Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine, Higashiyama Zoo, the autumn colors of Korankei, Inuyama Castle, and the Meiji-mura open-air museum.
亮點與特色
- Nagoya Castle — built in 1612, famous for its golden shachihoko ornaments, the seat of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa clan, breathtaking with cherry blossoms
- Atsuta Shrine — enshrines the sacred sword Kusanagi (one of the three Imperial Regalia), drawing 6.5 million worshippers annually
- Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Gardens — one of Japan's premier zoos, home to gorilla Shabani and a famed koala house, a destination for wildlife photography
- Korankei Gorge — mid-to-late November, 4,000 maple trees mirrored in the Tomoe River with evening illumination
- Inuyama Castle — the oldest of Japan's 12 surviving original keeps, perched above the Kiso River; cherry blossom season draws the largest crowds
快速問答
What is Aichi Prefecture?
An industrial powerhouse on Honshu's central Pacific coast and the hub of Chubu. Tied to Sengoku-era warlords and the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, today it remains the global manufacturing base for Toyota — with subjects from Nagoya Castle to Higashiyama Zoo and Korankei Gorge.
Tips for shooting well at zoos?
A fast prime (e.g., 50mm f/1.8) blurs the background; press the lens against the wire mesh to make it disappear. Focus on the animal's eyes, and shoot in the soft morning light.
When is Korankei's autumn foliage at its best?
Mid-to-late November. Daytime blue skies, late-afternoon raking light, and the November-only evening illumination each give very different scenes. Weekends are crowded — weekday early morning is ideal.
