Chiryu, Transportation hub in Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Chiryu is a city in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan, bordered by rivers to the north and south. The downtown area sits near the railway station and shows a mix of older and newer neighborhoods.
The city developed as Chiryu-Juku, a post town on the Tokaido route that connected major cities during the Edo period. This role made it a stopping point for travelers and shaped its early growth.
The Chiryu Festival in May features traditional Bunraku and Karakuri puppet performances on floats at a local shrine. These shows reflect craftsmanship and storytelling traditions that remain part of community celebrations.
The railway station connects the city to major transit networks, with the downtown area close by. Local buses and streetcars also serve routes within the city for getting around.
Over 150 pine trees were replanted along the former Tokaido route to mark the historical path. These trees create a living connection to the days when this was a major travel corridor.
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Chiryū Shrine
1.6 km
Muryōju-ji
2.4 km
Henjō-in
835 m
M's City知立 Sa·Tower
1.1 km
Aisin Com-Center
3.1 km
Saifukuji
2.8 km
Manpuku-ji
2.5 kmMitsuzoin (Kariya)
2.5 km
Chiryu City History and Folklore Museum
1.1 km
Shofuku-ji (Kariya)
3.2 kmSculpture, Work of art
1.5 km常夜灯
3.2 kmSculpture, Work of art
1.5 kmWork of art, sculpture
1.5 km在原業平朝臣碑
1.9 kmWork of art, sculpture
1.5 kmWork of art, sculpture
1.5 kmStatue, Work of art
571 m重原陣屋跡
3.1 kmキリン
2.5 km知立古城址
1.3 km明治天皇御小休所阯
1.3 km池鯉鮒大明神常夜燈
1.4 km重原城跡
2.4 km福島領の碑
2.4 km重原城土塁
2.4 km土地改良碑
1.8 km小針遺跡
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