Exploring Japan's Historic Castles: Inuyama Castle

Inuyama Castle, a blend of history and modernity, was built in 1537 and is located in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. It is about a 25-minute train ride from Nagoya. The castle's keep is the oldest existing keep in Japan. From the corridor, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the beautiful Kiso River, Mount Ontake, Gifu Castle, and the Nagoya Station building, showcasing a magnificent landscape created by nature, history, and modern technology. Inuyama Castle Address: 65-2 Kitakoken, Inuyama, Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture Access: About a 15-minute walk from Meitetsu Inuyama Yuen Station. Aichi's Miso Culture: Miso Udon When thinking of Aichi Prefecture, miso udon comes to mind. The rich miso-flavored broth, with its chewy noodles, is addictive! The shop we visited this time is "Yamamotoya Honten," a long-established store that has maintained its flavor and method since its founding in 1907. It is said that "once you taste it, you'll willingly be captivated by it." The firm and chewy noodles are made by kneading carefully selected wheat flour and water, with no salt added to the noodles themselves. This unique noodle is crafted daily by skilled artisans who pour their passion into refining it, feeling the rhythm of the flour's breath. The slightly thick and angular noodles are truly impressive! Yamamotoya Honten Address: 6-5 Taiko-dori, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Business Hours: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Last order at 9:30 PM). #InuyamaCastle #AichiCuisine #MisoUdon