4 Days in Nagoya for Kids Ages 4–6

• Morning
  • Nagoya Castle
    • Visit one of Japan's three great castles, understand the history of the war, and the castle tower of the Golden Shachi.
    • Entrance fee: adult 500 yen
  • LEGOLAND Japan
    • Legoland is one of the most popular theme parks for children in Nagoya. It has a variety of amusement facilities and a building block experience area.
    • Attraction fee：~7,400 yen / ~6,300 yen (3–12 years old)
• 🍜Lunch recommendations
  • Knight’s Table Restaurant "Special children's meals (such as shrimp tempura with rice, meatballs, and LEGO-shaped fries)
  • Irodori Japanese Restaurant Kids’ Meal (¥1,000) is designed for children of elementary school age and under, featuring wieners from Prima Ham’s Koukun brand.
• Afternoon
  • Nagoya Anpanman Children's Museum & Park
    • A dream park for children aged 4-6, with rich cartoon interactions, performances and children's play areas, suitable for the whole family to spend happy time together.
    • Attraction fee：Adult 2,000 yen / 2,000 yen (1 & up)/ Under 1 free
  • Return to the hotel for rest or go for a walk, depending on your child’s condition.

• Morning:
  • Travel by car to Takayama. Upon arrival, take a leisurely stroll through Takayama’s old town and Sanmachi Suji district.

• Noon:
  • Have lunch in Takayama’s old town.

• 🍜Recommended Lunch:
  • Enjoy “oyako-don (parent-and-child rice bowl)” or “miso stew set meals” at local restaurants such as “Ajinoyoihei.” For Hida beef sushi, try “Maruaki” or similar restaurants, which offer children’s meal options.

• Afternoon:
  • Take part in hands-on craft workshops, such as food model DIY or wagashi (Japanese sweets) making.

• Evening:
  • Stay overnight at a hot spring (onsen) hotel in Takayama.

• Morning:
  • Travel by car to Shirakawa-go’s Gassho-Zukuri Village, with a journey time of about 1 hour.
• Noon:
  • Have lunch in the Gassho-Zukuri Village.
• 🍜Recommended Lunch:
  • Enjoy buckwheat noodles (soba), oyako-don (parent-and-child rice bowl), or Hida beef rice bowl at local restaurants such as “Shirakawa-go Shokudo” or soba noodle shops.
• Afternoon:
  • Explore the Gassho-Zukuri Village, visit Wada House and the Gassho-style Minkaen (open-air museum), and experience traditional village life and family-friendly craft activities.
• Evening:
  • Return to Takayama for overnight accommodation.

• Morning:
  • Travel by car to Kamikochi, with a journey time of about 1–1.5 hours.
• Noon:
  • Have lunch at the Kamikochi Visitor Center or near Taisho Pond.
• 🍜Recommended Lunch:
  • children’s meals, curry rice, or udon noodles at the “Kamikochi Shokudo” in the Kamikochi Visitor Center.
• Afternoon:
  • Stroll around Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge, taking a family-friendly walk to enjoy the natural scenery (total duration about 1–2 hours; the route is easy and accessible).
• Evening: Return to Takayama or end your trip.

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🏨Recommended Family Hotels in Nagoya

• LEGOLAND Japan Hotel
  • Located right next to LEGOLAND Japan, the hotel features a strong LEGO theme, a children's play area, and family rooms, making it ideal for families with young children.

• Takayama Ouan Hotel
  • This hot spring (onsen) hotel is situated in the heart of Takayama, offering spacious family rooms, mountain-view open-air baths, and child-friendly facilities.

• Wat Hotel & Spa Hida Takayama
  • The hotel provides special amenities for children, as well as indoor and outdoor hot spring baths and private bathhouses. Its family-friendly policies make it an excellent choice for parent-child stays.

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