12 Popular Tourist Spots on the Chita Peninsula You Should Visit Along with Nagoya

If you are visiting the Chita Peninsula, summer is recommended.
There are many beautiful sandy beaches, including Utsumi Beach, where you can fully enjoy swimming and other marine leisure activities. At Tourist Farm Hana Batake, you can also see one of the largest sunflower fields in Japan. However, if you want to focus on food, winter is the best season, when you can enjoy the Chita Peninsula’s famous fugu.
It is also strawberry-picking season, and thanks to the mild climate known as “eternal spring,” the cold is not too harsh, so you can enjoy your trip comfortably.

The station you should head to depends on which area of the Chita Peninsula you plan to visit, but even Utsumi Station at the tip of the peninsula is only about 1 hour and 10 minutes from Nagoya by limited express from Meitetsu Nagoya Station.
From Tokyo, it takes Approx. 3 hours in total to reach Utsumi Station by transferring between the Shinkansen and local trains.
From Osaka, it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes by Shinkansen and local trains.
The Chita Peninsula is also home to Chubu Centrair International Airport, which offers international flights and convenient access from overseas.

A small island floating in Mikawa Bay with a circumference of Approx. 5.5 km.
It can be reached in about 20 minutes by high-speed boat from Kowa Port, and access from Nagoya is excellent.
The island has two ports, West Port and East Port, and many inns and shops are concentrated near West Port.
Traditional inns and guesthouses known for their cuisine are scattered around the island, making it a great destination for food as well. In particular, whole boiled octopus is the island’s signature specialty, loved for its plump texture.

The oldest lighthouse in Aichi Prefecture, watching over the area since 1921. Its pure white, beautiful, softly rounded nostalgic design has made it a beloved symbol of the town.
It is especially well known as a special place for couples. Near the lighthouse stands a monument called “Kizuna no Neiro,” designed with a musical staff motif, and there is a local belief that hanging a padlock on it will make your romance come true.

Located around the middle of the Chita Peninsula along the coast of Ise Bay, Minamichita Beach Land & Minamichita Toy Kingdom is a great spot for families traveling with children.
It combines the hands-on aquarium Minamichita Beach Land, where you can do more than just watch marine animals, with Toy Kingdom, where visitors can play with Approx. 600 kinds of toys.
At Minamichita Beach Land, a large tank recreates the underwater world of Ise Bay, where you can watch many fish swimming lively about.
One reason for its popularity is that you can get up close to marine animals not only through sea lion and dolphin shows, but also through the Fureai Carnival and feeding experiences.
At Toy Kingdom, there are pavilions organized by toy type, including blocks, dolls, and train toys, with famous toys from around the world that both boys and girls can enjoy. For children, it is like a dream come true.

Shinojima is an island located off the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture and can be reached from Nagoya in Approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is possible as a day trip, but staying overnight is also recommended because there are many traditional inns and hotels.
If you visit Shinojima, fresh seafood is a must. Torafugu caught in winter is known for its excellent quality, on par with that of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
You can also enjoy seasonal flavors all year round, including sweet sea bream, whitebait with the highest catch volume in Japan, chewy octopus, fluffy conger eel, and rich oysters.

Hazumisaki Cape is located at the tip of the Chita Peninsula.
It is home to many mysterious and romantic spots, including an observation deck with sweeping views over Ise Bay and Chita Bay, and three torii gates standing against the backdrop of the sea.
The Romance Road of Love, which continues from the torii gate of Hazu Shrine, is a walking path where you can enjoy magnificent nature, including a tunnel-like primeval forest of ubame oak designated as a natural monument and cliffs known as the Morozaki Strata. There is an observation deck around the middle, where you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view from the highest point of Hazumisaki Cape.
You can also look out over Himakajima, Shinojima, Mikawa Bay, and Ise Bay, and the sunset is beautiful as well.

Minamichita Green Valley is a large outdoor leisure facility located inland in the southern part of the Chita Peninsula.
It offers plenty of dynamic activities such as field athletics, a ball pool, a sky coaster, and putter golf, but the most famous attraction is the bungee jump.
It was the first bungee jump installed in Japan, and many thrill-seekers come here for it.
You can also enjoy barbecues, day camping, and depending on the season, blueberry picking, sweet potato digging, and mandarin orange picking at the tourist farm.
It is the perfect leisure facility for making the most of Chita’s natural surroundings.

Ideal for swimming, Utsumi Beach is known for its fine sandy shore stretching in an arc for Approx. 2 km.
Because Utsumi Station is nearby, it is easy to access, and many people visit from Nagoya.
Although it is referred to simply as “Utsumi Beach,” there are actually several beaches with different characteristics, including Chidorigahama, selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Beaches, Higashihama, which has a family-friendly atmosphere and also offers rocky shore play and barbecues, and Sankan Beach, where areas for family swimming and young people surfing are neatly separated.
The swimming season runs from June to August, so if you visit in summer, be sure to enjoy some seaside fun.

Tsubutegaura lies about 1 km south of Utsumi Coast along Ise Bay on the Chita Peninsula.
On this white-sand shore overlooking Ise Bay stands a lone torii gate, creating a simple yet sacred atmosphere. The place is also famous as the setting of a folktale involving gods.
The giant rock in front of the torii is said to be the remnant of a contest in which gods threw stones long ago to test their strength.
Famous both as a power spot and a scenic spot, this location is picture-perfect, with a striking contrast between the fine white sand, the blue sea, and the silhouettes of distant islands.
Depending on the time of day, the season, and the tide, the area around the torii shows different faces.

Tourist Farm Hana Hiroba is located around the center of Minamichita Town at the southern end of the Chita Peninsula.
Its vast flower fields let visitors enjoy seasonal blooms throughout the year.
Stocks and poppies are beautiful in spring, and cosmos flowers in fall, but the most popular attraction is the sunflower field, which can be enjoyed continuously from late June through summer.
In total, Approx. 140,000 sunflowers are kept in full bloom until late November by rotating the blooming areas.
When people think of sunflower fields, Hokkaido often comes to mind, but Tourist Farm Hana Hiroba is actually also one of the largest in Japan. Under the blue summer sky, the endless yellow flower fields are truly spectacular.
In winter, there are also unusual activities such as rapeseed flower picking and an all-you-can-fill bag event for edible rapeseed flowers.

At Strawberry Village, located inland around the point where the Chita Peninsula bends about two-thirds of the way down from its base, you can enjoy strawberry picking.
There is no time limit, which means you can eat as many freshly picked strawberries as you like from the moment you enter until you leave.
The most popular variety is Akihime.
Because its surface is soft, it is not suitable for long-distance transportation, so it is difficult to eat unless you visit the production area.
That makes it an ideal variety for strawberry picking, where you pick and eat on the spot.
It is characterized by its long conical shape, soft texture, abundant juice, and freshness.
It is delicious on its own, but condensed milk is also sold for those who want to enjoy it that way.
The farm is open from December to May to match the strawberry harvest season, so if you are traveling during this period, it is well worth a stop.

A seaside hot spring resort area located at the southern tip of the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture.
It is about 1 hour by car from Nagoya, and its appeal lies in its easy access and beautiful ocean views.
Centered around the three areas of Utsumi, Yamami, and Toyohama facing Ise Bay, hot spring inns are scattered throughout the area. From ryokan along the coast, you can enjoy sweeping views of Ise Bay, and at dusk the setting sun turns the sea red, creating a romantic atmosphere.
The spring water is a sodium-calcium chloride strong salt spring with a smooth feel on the skin.

A spot where you can enjoy Aichi’s specialty, shrimp rice crackers.
Shrimp rice crackers are a traditional snack made by baking a mixture of ground shrimp and potato starch. They are known for their rich shrimp flavor and crispy texture.
You can watch the production process at a factory that uses modern equipment to recreate traditional flavors. Seeing shrimp crackers being baked one after another is sure to excite both adults and children.

Gyogyogyo is a seafood specialty restaurant facing Chita Bay.
In addition to sashimi, sushi, and seafood rice bowls made with fresh seafood, its fried horse mackerel, oysters, and shrimp are also well known.
There is also a full lineup of set meals and course menus made with seasonal ingredients, as well as a kids’ meal that children love.
With no intimidating atmosphere, the clean and comfortable space is loved by both locals and tourists alike, from children to older guests.

Kaisen Sosaku Shubo Bei is located not far from Chubu Centrair International Airport.
This quiet restaurant has the feel of a hidden retreat, located one street inland from the coastal road along National Route 247.
It offers a wide variety of dishes using plenty of seafood from Ise Bay and Mikawa Bay, as well as menu items made with fresh local vegetables and Nagoya Cochin chicken and eggs, a branded Aichi specialty.
If you want to enjoy seafood in style, the standard choice is the premium assorted sashimi platter with ikezukuri, but the Bay Lunch, which features the day’s fresh catch prepared as sashimi or simmered fish depending on the season, is also popular.
From casual lunches to course meals and a rich selection of local sake, this excellent restaurant can meet a variety of travel needs, including solo trips, women’s trips, and family vacations.

Minamichita is also known as a production area for the luxury fish fugu. If you visit Minamichita in winter, fugu is something you will definitely want to try.
Located near the tip of the Chita Peninsula facing Mikawa Bay, Katsugyo Ryori Sushi-dokoro Chinami serves fresh seafood dishes caught in nearby waters throughout the year, and in winter it also offers dishes made with fugu.
Of course, there is also a full lineup of other seafood dishes, including items made with seafood unique to Minamichita such as large clams, octopus, and tairagai pen shell clams, as well as a luxurious seafood rice bowl with more than 10 kinds of toppings and sushi prepared by skilled chefs.
The Chinami Set Meal, which lets you enjoy seafood as sashimi, small side dishes, and in a variety of cooking styles, is also popular.
Another appeal is that the restaurant has banquet halls, private rooms, and tatami seating, making it a comfortable choice even for families with children.

This morning market is held in the Morozaki district of Minamichita Town, located where Ise Bay and Mikawa Bay meet, an area that has long prospered through fishing. As a general rule, it is held every day except Wednesday.
It mainly sells locally landed seafood and processed marine products such as dried fish. Seasonal ingredients such as whitebait and shellfish are lined up in abundance, making it hard not to look from one stall to another.
There are also recommended foods you can enjoy on the spot, including grilled whole squid.

At the tip of the Chita Peninsula lies Toyohama Fishing Port, one of the top ports in Aichi Prefecture in terms of landing volume.
Right in the center of the port is Toyohama Sakana Hiroba, where even tourists can casually enjoy the appeal of the fishing port.
You can see and taste seafood caught that very day at Toyohama Fishing Port, freshly landed before your eyes.
You can also have it filleted on the spot, adding to the lively experience.
While enjoying the energy and impact of the market, you can also appreciate the excellent value that only a market can offer.
There are also plenty of processed seafood products for sale, and delivery service is available, making it a great place to shop for souvenirs.

Maruha Shokudo Ryokan Minamichita Toyohama Main Branch, located in Minamichita Town, Aichi Prefecture, is a long-established inn known for its fresh seafood and spectacular views.
The dining hall on the first floor is famous for dishes made with fresh seafood sourced from Toyohama Fishing Port. Its signature jumbo fried shrimp is especially delicious, with a plump texture and rich flavor. Guests can also choose seafood directly from the live tank and have it cooked on the spot, which is another popular feature. The revolving sushi restaurant Kaiten Maruha is also attached, making it easy to enjoy fresh seasonal toppings in a casual setting.

A Japanese-style ryokan themed around fragrance. From the guest rooms to many places throughout the building, you can enjoy the soothing scent of incense.
A popular service for female guests is the chance to choose a favorite from a wide selection of designer-brand yukata in different colors and patterns.
Another highlight is the open-air bath with spectacular views, where you can soak while looking out over Ise Bay spread below.

Shuku Kaifu is located at the tip of the Chita Peninsula on the Ise Bay side.
It is about 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Utsumi Station on the Meitetsu Chita New Line, making it easily accessible even by public transportation.
All guest rooms face Ise Bay, so every room has an ocean view. The Japanese-style design adds plenty of traditional ryokan charm.
On the rooftop is the open-air bath Tenjo no Yu. With its roofless, open design, you can bathe while looking at the sunset or the starry sky when the weather is clear.
There is also a rich menu using local ingredients, including fresh seafood from Minamichita, and the ryokan’s cuisine is excellent.