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To the recommended spots by teams and players in Aichi Case#6

Sony HC BRAVIA Ladies × Inazawa City

Explore places recommended by teams and players in Aichi with Aispo-kun!
In the 6th edition, players of the prestigious field hockey team Sony HC BRAVIA Ladies, whose hometown is Inazawa City, introduce some must-visit spots in Inazawa City.
Let's go to Inazawa City, which has many unique spots, from sightseeing spots to local gourmet restaurants!

Sony HC BRAVIA Ladies

A strong team with a long traditionLeading the Japanese field hockey world

Sony HC BRAVIA Ladies is a strong team with a long tradition, founded in 1980. The team has made a significant contribution to the Japanese national team, producing four players and one stand-by player for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Last year, the team won the All-Japan Corporate Hockey Championships for the first time in three years.
Address: 30 Ibarajima, Oya-cho, Inazawa City

Recommended by Rika OGAWA

　

A row of ginkgo trees near Yusenji Temple

About 5 minutes on foot from Yamazaki Station on the Meitetsu Bisai Line

Beautiful golden ginkgo tunnel

In autumn, the entire town of Sobue-cho, Inazawa City is dyed in golden colors by the yellow leaves of the ginkgo trees. Every November, the Sobue Ginkgo Festival is held around Yusenji Temple and Sobue Ginnan Park. The large ginkgo tree that is over 300 years old on the temple grounds and the rows of ginkgo trees near the temple form a spectacular sight.
Address: 11 Yamazaki Yanagino, Sobue-cho, Inazawa City
Tel: 0587-22-1414 (Inazawa City Tourism Association)

　
　

Recommended by Yuri NAGAI

　

Otsuka Shokaiji Historical Park

About 11 minutes by car from Konomiya Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line

A famous hydrangea viewing spot where you can fully enjoy history and nature

This historical park was developed on the grounds of the historic Shokaiji Temple, which was founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) about 1,200 years ago. Many valuable cultural properties are preserved, such as the main hall and the Tahoto pagoda. Nagai recommends the beautiful scenery of 10,000 hydrangeas of about 90 varieties in full bloom. The Inazawa Hydrangea Festival is held every June, attracting a large number of visitors. The sight of the beautiful, colorful flowers soothes visitors’ eyes and hearts.
Address: 1-33 Otsuka Minami, Inazawa City
Tel: 0587-22-1414 (Inazawa City Tourism Association)

　
　

Recommended by Asuka KISHI

　

Kisogawa Sobue Green Park

About 10 minutes by car from Morikami Station on the Meitetsu Bisai Line

A popular park for families, with lots of playground equipment

The park is very popular with families because of its many large playground installations that can be used free of charge, including the “Adventure,” which resembles a large sailing ship, and a 70-meter-long roller slide. Visitors can play all day long, so bring a packed lunch and a leisure sheet for a picnic.
Address: 132 Sobue Nabeshima, Sobue-cho, Inazawa City
Tel: 0587-97-4255
Hours: 6:00–19:30 (April - September), 6:00–18:00 (October - March)
Open throughout the year (Parking lot)

　
　

Recommended by Yuri NAGAI

　

Sobue Aokuma Coffee

About 4 minutes by car from Morikami Station on the Meitetsu Bisai Line

Enjoy a relaxing time with delicious specialty coffee

This cafe is marked by its stylish blue container-style building. The owner is proud to serve specialty coffee made from carefully selected coffee beans that are roasted in-house and brewed in a particular way. A popular menu item is the Basque cheesecake and coffee set. According to Nagai, “The combination of rich, melt-in-your-mouth cake and deep coffee is exquisite.'' A wide variety of lunch menus is also available.
Address: 132 Futamata Teraseko, Sobue-cho, Inazawa City
Tel: 0587-97-3539
Hours: 11:00–21:00
Closed: Wednesday, second Tuesday of the month

　
　

Recommended by Asuka KISHI

　

Seisenkan Yamahiko Minami-odori Store

About 7 minutes by car from Konomiya Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line

Very popular supermarket with a lineup of “eye-catching” prepared food

Yamahiko is a supermarket with nine stores in Aichi and Mie prefectures. Many customers come to the store even before it opens. Kishi told us the reason for its popularity, “Yamahiko is famous for a variety of prepared food (sozai) with strong visual impact, which you cannot find in other supermarkets.” The prepared food section is overwhelmingly large, with a wide variety of items such as rice balls full of ingredients and colorful boxed meals. Fresh foods other than prepared food also provide good value for money.
Address: 348-1 Maeda, Inazawa-cho, Inazawa City
Tel: 0587-23-4141
Hours: 9:00–24:00
Open throughout the year (except for New Year’s holidays)

　
　

Recommended by Rika OGAWA

　

Matsuya-Choshun

About 11 minutes on foot from Konomiya Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line

Exquisite soft and fluffy Habutae-mochi from a long-established confectionery shop

Matsuya-Choshun is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop founded in 1935. The shop has a close relationship with Konomiya Shrine. Since its establishment, the shop has provided confections for monthly tea ceremonies held at the Shrine and for wedding takeaway gifts, as well as confections with the crest of the Shrine for prayer meetings. Ogawa's favorite is Habutae-mochi. The combination of the soft texture of the rice cake made from high quality glutinous rice and the refined red bean paste made from the finest Tanba Kasuga Dianagon azuki beans is exquisite.
Address: 3-13-21 Kozawa, Inazawa City
Tel: 0587-32-0253
Hours: 8:00–18:00
Closed: Mondays (the following day if Monday is a national holiday), Tuesdays (irregular)

　
　

Recommended by Aimi KOBAYASHI

　

Mitaki

About 16 minutes on foot from Konomiya Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line

Popular Japanese restaurant with locals in Inazawa City

This Japanese restaurant offers a creative menu that uses plenty of fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is crowded with customers from families to groups. Kobayashi says, “Every dish is delicious,” but her top recommendation is the sashimi. The fish and seafood served at the restaurant are purchased daily from the Hokubu Market, so their freshness is outstanding. Homemade crab cream croquettes and grilled beef sirloin skewers are also recommended.
Address: 6-41-1 Inajima Higashi, Inazawa City
Tel: 0587-21-5076
Hours: Lunch 11:30–14:00 (L.O. 13:30) on weekdays, 11:30–15:00 (L.O. 14:00) on weekends and holidays
Dinner 17:00–23:00 (L.O. 22:00) on Monday through Saturday, 17:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:00) on Sunday and holidays
*On Sundays before a national holiday: Until 23:00 (L.O. 22:00)
Closed on Wednesdays

　
　

　

Inazawa Onsen Rakuda no Yu

About 9 minutes by car from Konomiya Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line

Healing spot with various types of baths

Carbonated acid bath, electric bath, jet bath, tower sauna, open-air bath... This super public bathhouse is popular among locals in Inazawa City, where they can relax and enjoy various types of baths. Kobayashi often visits this bathhouse after training to get rid of the sweat. Free breakfast service is provided on weekday mornings.
Address: 1-10-16 Sakuragi, Inazawa City
Tel: 0587-24-4126
Hours: 7:30–25:00
Open throughout the year