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Daytime

Morning Light at Shiroyama Hakusan Shrine

Start your day early to beat the crowds and catch the quietest moment at this historic hilltop shrine.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Shiroyama Hakusan Shrine

    Walk uphill from Motoyama station to Shiroyama Hakusan Shrine. Arriving at opening gives you the best chance for a peaceful visit among the festivals' usual sights.

  2. 09:45

    Garden Restaurant Tokugawa-en

    Head to Garden Restaurant Tokugawa-en for lunch. The French-Japanese cuisine pairs well with the views of the adjacent Tokugawa Garden. Note the lunch service ends at 14:00.

  3. 10:15

    Tokugawaen

    Stroll through the nearby Tokugawa Garden. It is located right next to the restaurant, making it an easy, short walk to extend your afternoon.

Local tip

The shrine is a 5 minute walk uphill from Motoyama station. Check the route for the exact path.

Check before you go

  • Garden Restaurant Tokugawa-en is open 11:00-14:00 for lunch and 17:00-22:30 for dinner. Lunch service closes at 14:00.
  • The Bar & Lounge is open 10:00-17:00 and 19:00-00:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nagoya (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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