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Handa Canal

愛知県

Tourist Information of This Area

general.prefecture.

Stroll leisurely along the canal lined with black storehouses.

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Townscape

Highlights

Point 1

Historical Gardens and Townscapes with Blackboard Fences!

On the Handa Canal, there is the garden of the Nakano Hanroku family, who prospered in the brewing industry during the Edo period. This mansion and garden, believed to have been built in 1889, still remain as Hanroku Garden, creating a beautiful view with black-walled storehouses that retain the atmosphere of the Edo period. Handa City is known for its thriving brewing industry, including sake and vinegar, and along the canal, blackboard-fenced storehouses still remain. Handa City's black-walled storehouses and canal are a town of history and culture where you can feel the culture of the Edo period. It's an attractive place for travelers to visit and learn about history and culture while feeling the atmosphere of the Edo period.

Point 2

Swimming Carp Streamers, a Spring Tradition in Handa Canal!

The swimming carp streamers in Handa Canal are one of the spring traditions of Handa. Every year, in conjunction with the Children's Day holiday, carp streamers swim in Handa Canal. The carp streamers were first displayed in 2003 and now a total of 54 carp streamers energetically swim with the wind. They are displayed from the Genbei Bridge to the Funakata Bridge, and event information can be found on the official website. Seeing the carp streamers in Handa Canal makes you feel the arrival of spring and puts you in a peaceful mood. The townscape along Handa Canal also retains the scenery of old Japan, and it's very charming. Why not visit Handa Canal to see the swimming carp streamers?

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The Illuminated Balls that Add a Fantastical Touch to Handa Canal!

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During summer nights, Handa Canal is illuminated by beautiful glowing balls. This event, called Handa Canal Night, is held for two days every summer and features around 1,500 glowing balls floating on the canal, as well as various light art installations that add a fantastical touch to Handa Canal. In addition, the venue offers a wide variety of delicious food and local sake from the Chita Peninsula, allowing visitors to enjoy tasty drinks and meals while admiring the canal. The beauty of the glowing balls seen at Handa Canal Night is sure to captivate the hearts of those who visit!

Point 4

Tour a Historic Garden and Mansion!

Hanshiro Teien is the garden of the mansion of the wealthy family, Nakano Hanshiro, who made their fortune in the brewing and shipping industries during the Edo period. It is now open to the public for free and is popular as a tourist attraction. The garden was built in 1889 and is a Japanese-style garden with a circuit-style design where you can enjoy the changing seasons of nature. There are also black-walled storehouses and gazebos, making it perfect for strolling and resting. Around the garden, there is also a walking course to explore the historic streetscape of Handa. Furthermore, at night, the garden is illuminated, creating a fantastic view. We recommend visiting Hanshiro Teien in Handa City as a tourist spot where you can enjoy a historic garden and streetscape, along with the Handa Canal.

Point 5

Learn about the History of Mitsukan Vinegar Making at the Museum!

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The MIZKAN MUSEUM is an experiential museum where you can learn about the history and charm of Mitsukan vinegar making and food culture. It's the only comprehensive museum of vinegar in Japan, opened in 1986, where you can enjoy learning about the process of vinegar making during the Edo period, the techniques of brewing that have been passed down, and the history and charm of traditional food culture. It's also attracting attention as part of the town development efforts by the city, company, and citizens. Visitors can learn deeply about the traditional vinegar making culture of Japan and the history of Mitsukan, making it a worthwhile destination for travelers.

Sightseeing

Canal where you can enjoy historic streetscapes and black storehouses!

Handa Canal is a canal that was excavated at the mouth of the Jukkagawa River, the largest river on the Chita Peninsula. During the Edo period, Handa prospered in the brewing of sake and vinegar, which were exported to Edo through Handa Port. However, the accumulation of sediment from the Jukkagawa River became a problem. In response, the canal was excavated from 1688 to 1704, restoring the function of Handa Port and enabling the smooth transportation of vinegar and sake as well as the import of raw materials. Today, the historic and atmospheric streetscape of that time remains, and blackboard-fenced storehouses still line the Handa Canal. Handa Canal is recommended for those who want to enjoy cultural heritage such as historic streetscapes and black storehouses, so be sure to visit!

Basic Information

Business Hours

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