Nagoya

From Kyoto, we went on a Shinkansen Nozomi Bullet train to Nagoya.  The experience of riding one of the world's fastest trains was like a dream come true.  We covered 135 km in about 30 minutes.

The Nagoya Station

The Nagoya station complex was baffling.  There were twin towers in the complex, each about 50 floors.  Furthermore, there were several underground levels.  The station was a major hub in the local subway system, as well as a junction for the national railways (JR).

After catching another train to a station close to our hotel and freshening up, We went to
The Nagoya Electricity Museum.  This was a fun place to go to.  There were really good explanations of the various aspects of electricity. On the top floors, there were optical illusions and we learnt about the art of animation. Also, we learnt about the polarizing film which became darker as it was turned.

The Antarctic Museum

Next, we went to the Nagoyako or the Nagoya Port.  The port was huge and in its vicinity was a museum on Antarctica, a nice park and the Nagoya Public Aquarium. The Antarctic Museum was on a ship, and it had a helipad. It looked very realistic. We walked there for a while, in the parks there.


Afterwards, we went to the Shirakawa Park, and saw a traditional event taking place.

Tomorrow, we will head to the Toyota City for a Toyota Plant tour.


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