The Dragon Route:New tourist route cutting through Aichi, Gifu, Toyama, and Ishikawa prefectures, from south to north across the Chubu region, a region located in the central part of Japan.

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  • HappinessThe Auspiciousness Course for "Happiness" 

    This is the very tip of the Noto Peninsula with a precipitous cliff 47m above sea level. On this land of great natural beauty stands a lighthouse constructed of chalkstone.


    Rokko-Zaki(Noroshi Lighthouse)Ishikawa

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  • KindnessThe Ancient Dragon Route for "Kindness" 

    This is a townscape of the stores and houses of merchants in the Edo and Meiji Periods. In October, the Akari Art Exhibition of Washi (Japanese artisanal paper) will display its works all over town.


    Town with Examples of Udatsu ArchitecyureGifu

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  • KindnessThe Ancient Dragon Route for "Kindness" 

    Number One, Sogi Water of the upstream of Nagara River, from the "Hundred Selections of Places Renowned for its Clear Water" and Miyako Odori (the Dance of the Ancient Capitol, Kyoto) It is a castle town of Okumino which is reminiscent of Edo period.


    Gujo HachimanGifu

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  • KindnessThe Ancient Dragon Route for "Kindness" 

    The stores and houses of the merchants from the Edo period which retain the atmosphere of the ancient capital, eliciting feelings of nostalgia.


    Hida TakayamaGifu

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  • KindnessThe Ancient Dragon Route for "Kindness" 

    Areas prominent for their heavy snowfalls, unexplored regions of Japan. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.


    Historic Villages of Shirakawa-goGifu

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  • KindnessThe Ancient Dragon Route for "Kindness" 

    The historical cultural heritage of a modern fortress. It is one of the three most famous ardens in Japan, beautiful Kenrokuen Garden all seasons.It is a tourist attraction that represents Kanazawa.


    Kanazawa Castle・KenrokuenIshikawa

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  • KindnessThe Ancient Dragon Route for "Kindness" 

    There are three traditional towns in Kanazawa.‘Nishi’ , ‘Higashi’ , ‘Kazoe Machi’ . You can enjoy the culture of old Japan.


    Kanazawa Three Chaya District Higashi Chaya DistrictIshikawa

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  • KindnessThe Ancient Dragon Route for "Kindness" 

    There are three traditional towns in Kanazawa.‘Nishi’ , ‘Higashi’ , ‘Kazoe Machi’ . You can enjoy the culture of old Japan.


    Kanazawa Three Chaya District Kazoe MachiIshikawa

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  • KindnessThe Ancient Dragon Route for "Kindness" 

    There are three traditional towns in Kanazawa.‘Nishi’ , ‘Higashi’ , ‘Kazoe Machi’ . You can enjoy the culture of old Japan.


    Kanazawa Three Chaya District Nishi Chaya DistrictIshikawa

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  • KindnessThe Ancient Dragon Route for "Kindness" 

    Kanaya-machi is the birthplace of Takaoka metal casting (Takaoka-Imono). With its rows of latticed houses, this district offers a charming townscape reminiscent of days gone by.


    Kanaya-machi (district featuring rows of latticed houses)Ishikawa

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Mark of members of the Dragon Route Promotion CouncilMembers of the Dragon Route Promotion Council