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To the recommended spots by teams and players in Aichi Case#8

Tokai Nexus × Ichinomiya City

Explore places recommended by teams and players in Aichi with Aispo-kun!
In the 8th edition, players and the manager of Tokai Nexus, a women’s hardball baseball team based in Ichinomiya City, introduce must-visit spots in Ichinomiya City.
Let’s go to Ichinomiya City, which has many unique spots, from sightseeing spots to local gourmet restaurants!

Working to expand the circle of women’s baseball from Ichinomiya City to Aichi and Chubu

The team name “Nexus” has the meaning of “connection,” “chain,” and “link.” With the team’s policy of expanding the circle of women’s baseball from Ichinomiya City to Aichi Prefecture and the Tokai and Chubu regions, the team has been active since 2020. It won its first championship at the 9th West Japan Women’s Baseball Tournament held in November last year. This was the long-awaited first title for the team, which started with only six players when it was formed.

Address: 4-15 Ushinodori, Ichinomiya City

Recommended by staff member Nana SASAMUMA

　

Oegawa Green Road

About 15 minutes on foot from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station

The Somei Yoshino cherry trees lining both banks are a must-see
A popular spring spot

This is a green road built along the Oe River, which flows north and south through the center of Ichinomiya City. It is also known as a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing, and many visitors come during the cherry blossom festival to enjoy the cherry blossoms illuminated at night and gourmet food stalls. There are also many people who enjoy jogging and walking on the road.

Address: 3-chome Sakura to 3-chome Oe, Ichinomiya City
Tel: 0586-28-9131 (Ichinomiya City Tourism Association)

　
　

Recommended by Yui ICHIKAWA

　

Batting LaLaLa Ichinomiya Store

About 9 minutes by car from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station

There is an event in which players participate
A very popular batting center

This is a batting center with eight locations in Aichi Prefecture. Its clean interior makes it easy for anyone to stop by. It is popular not only as a full-fledged batting practice space but also as a recreation space for local residents, and is enjoyed by a wide range of citizens.
The event “Larara School with Tokai Nexus” is held once a month, where Tokai Nexus players teach batting skills to children.

Address: 1-4-9 Sarukaido, Ichinomiya City
Tel: 0586-24-6136 (Marue Co., Ltd.)
Hours: 10:00–23:00 Monday to Thursday, 10:00–24:00 on Fridays, 9:00–24:00 on Saturdays and the day before a holiday (if the day falls on Sunday or a holiday), 10:00–24:00 on the day before a holiday (if the day falls on a weekday), 9:00–24:00 on Sundays and holidays
* Hours subject to change depending on the season
Open throughout the year

　
　

Recommended by Manager Minoru IKARI

　

Masumida Shrine

About 8 minutes on foot from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station

The origin of the name “Ichinomiya”!?
A historic power spot

This shrine is a power spot located in the center of Ichinomiya City, with 1.2 million visitors every year. It was called “Ichinomiya” (the first shrine) because it was the first shrine visited by the provincial governor of Owari Province during the Heian period (794–1185), and this is the origin of the city’s current name. Within the shrine precincts, there are various spots, such as “Shinsuisha” (purification fountain), where visitors peek into the well and see their face on the surface of the water to pray for their health and family safety, and “Hatori Shrine,” which is said to bring good luck in marriage, and “Omokaru Stone,” which is said to make a person’s wish come true if they feel light when they lift it.

Address: 1-2-1 Masumida, Ichinomiya City
Tel: 0586-73-5196
Hours: 9:00–17:00 (Prayer: 9:00–16:00)
Open throughout the year

　
　

Recommended by Haruna TADANO

　

3℃

About 7 minutes by car from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station

A wide selection of over 80 types

When you enter the store, you will see rows of cute sandwiches lined up in the showcases. There’s a wide variety of sandwiches, from deli sandwiches to fruit sandwiches, which are prepared with attention to even the ingredients of the bread. There is also an unusual sandwich that contains shibazuke pickles. You can choose one according to your mood that day. Moreover, since the sandwiches are named after towns in Ichinomiya City, it is fun to search for the name of the town where you live.

Address: 1-16-5 Fuji, Ichinomiya City
Tel: 0586-24-1898
Hours: 9:00–17:00 on weekdays, 8:00–17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays * Closes as soon as all sandwiches are sold out
Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays

　
　

Recommended by Haruka KOMODA

　

Pique-niquer

About 4 minutes by car from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station

Its yellow tent is a landmark
A popular bakery with a long line of customers

There are many types of bread made with seasonal fruits and vegetables that give you a sense of the season, as well as various types of Danish pastries made with a sense of passion. Some of the most popular items sell out around noon. Ms. Komoda recommends pain au chocolat and the seasonal bread “Gomaosatsu” (sesame and sweet potato bread). Pain au chocolat is one of its most popular products. The Danish pastry used is made by carefully folding in fermented butter, and is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, making you want to eat it over and over again.

Address: 1-23-1 Sumiyoshi, Ichinomiya City
Tel: 0586-52-5797
Hours: 11:00–18:30
Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays
* Hours and regular holidays are subject to change.

　
　

Recommended by Yui ICHIKAWA

　

Bread Workshop MuraKami

About 11 minutes by car from Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station

Full of nature’s blessings!
A healthy bakery

This bakery has a wide selection of breads made with special ingredients such as barley grass, black rice, and purple potatoes delivered directly from Minami Hida, and they are loved by a broad range of people from children to adults. In particular, Ms. Ichikawa recommends “Nokogiri-yane to Kurasuku,” a rusk with a motif of a sawtooth roof factory, a symbol of Ichinomiya City’s wool textile industry. According to her, the light texture of the sliced bread makes it easy to eat and very delicious.

Address: 1 Koakamigoura, Ichinomiya City
Tel: 0586-52-5567
Hours: 9:00–18:00
Closed: Sundays and Mondays