Sightseeing place  

Iwasaki Castle

Iwasaki Castle is said to have been built during the Kyoroku Period (1528-1531) and is an example of the hirayamajiro (hill-on-the-plain) style. During the Komaki-Nagakute Campaign, over 300 lost their lives in battle, and the castle fell. In 1987, the castle was rebuilt as an observation tower, and a historical museum for the exhibition of documents related to Iwasaki Castle and the cultural history of Nissin was completed.

• Location:  67 Ichiba, Iwasaki-cho, Nissin-shi
• Tel: 0561-73-8825
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays and holidays
• Admission: free
• Access: Take the Meitetsu bus from either Hoshigaoka Station or Fujigaoka Station (Higashiyama Subway Line) to Iwasaki Ontakeguchi bus stop.
• Parking available

Heisei Tenboudai(Observation Deck)

The Heisei Observation Deck, located midway up the slopes of Ontake Mountain, offers a sweeping view of the city of Nissin. At night, the illuminated tower at Higashiyama Park is visible in the distance. In addition, visitors can enjoy the natural environment provided by the surrounding forested area (Heisei Fureai no Mori) or take a stroll along the hydrangea trail.

• Location: Iwasaki-cho, Nissin-shi
• Access: Take the Meitetsu bus from Nissin Station (Meitetsu Toyota Line) to Benten Ike bus stop
• Parking available
• The best view is from the right side of the observation deck.
  There is a pole-shaped monument symbolizing the wind, water and earth.

Goshikien (Religious Park)

Goshikien is a large park with a religious theme, covering an area of 660,000 square meters. Within the grounds of the park are molded figures depicting the life of Shinran (founder of the Jodo Shin sect of Pure Land Buddhism). The name Goshikien comes from its association with the five trees, pine, bamboo, plum, cherry and maple. As the name implies, visitors to the park can enjoy the colorful seasonal changes in the foliage.

• Location: 932-31 Ichinohazama, Iwafuji-cho, Nissin-shi
• Tel: 0561-72-0006
• Hours: Open year round from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Admission: free
  
• Access: Take the Meitetsu bus from Hoshigaoka Station (Higashiyama Subway Line) to Goshikien bus stop.
• Parking available
• Overnight accommodations available

Aichi Ike (Aichi Pond)

Aichi Ike is a regulatory reservoir built in 1961 for the Aichi municipal water supply. It is located at the border of Nissin City, and the towns of Togo and Miyoshi, and has a circumference of 10 kilometers. The reservoir is surrounded by greenery and is an ideal place for walking. A research and development park in the vicinity of the Aichi Ike has attracted some attention to this area due to the presence of several cutting-edge companies.

• Location: Komenoki-cho, Nissin-shi

Aichi Bokujo (Aichi Ranch)

This is a large pastureland located near Aichi Ike. A petting zoo and horseback riding facilities allow visitors to interact with animals. The milk from the ranch and the ice cream, which is made on the premises, are very popular.

Location: 977 Minamiyama, Komenoki-cho, Nissin-shi Tel: 0561-72-1300 Hours: Open year round from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: free Access: Ten minute walk from Kurosasa Station (Meitetsu Toyota Line) Parking available Other Facilities: horseback riding area, minature golf course, petting zoo, Aiboku Restaurant