Places worth the detour in Okazaki

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Okazaki, Japan, across 5 kinds of detour; theme parks, zoos & aquariums are the largest group (3). Best known: JDS Oyashio. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Fun & leisure3 Sacred sites2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Built landmarks1 Museums & culture1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.JDS Oyashio

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Japan submarine (SS-511)

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2.Nishio Castle

Built landmarks · 16th century · Hidden gem

Building in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

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3.Akasaka-juku

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Station of the Tōkaidō, Japan

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4.Lagunasia

Fun & leisure · 21st century · Hidden gem

Amusement park in Gamagōri, Japan

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5.Fujikawa-shuku

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Station of the Tōkaidō, Japan

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6.Honshō-ji Temple

Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem

Buddhist temple in Anjō, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

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7.Konren-ji Temple

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Buddhist temple of the Sōtō sect dedicated to Acala in Nishio, Japan

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8.Iwase Bunko Library

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Museum

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