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Highlights of Northern Chita Peninsula

Northern Chita boasts parks with holy sites, sculptures, orchards, and more. Local industries have birthed products and industries renowned in Japan but not well known outside. Chita’s cotton textiles are acclaimed for their softness and beauty. The proud people of Chita hope you will join their festivals and workshops.

Tourist Spots

Hand Weaving Studio Momengura Chita

Learn from locals to weave cotton or shop for handmade goods in an ancient cotton storehouse. The cotton of Okada, Chita City, is highly esteemed in Japan.

Chita Cotton 478

Chita Cotton 478 sells locally woven cotton hand towels, scarves, clothes, handkerchiefs, and other textiles and teaches Japanese dyeing techniques to visitors.

Hand Weaving Studio Momengura Chita

Learn from locals to weave cotton or shop for handmade goods in an ancient cotton storehouse. The cotton of Okada, Chita City, is highly esteemed in Japan.

Onigiri Teahouse Hotaru.

Eat Hotaru Onigiri's onigiri, rice balls, to bolster your health, please your palate, and support Chita farmers. The fresh rice balls contain Chita rice, produce, and pride. They’re perfect for picnics.

The Great Budda of Shurakuen Park, Tokai City

This 18.8-meter-tall Buddha, a Tokai City symbol, is larger than Kamakura’s Great Buddha and Todaiji Temple’s famous Buddha. Visitors can also enjoy 500 colorful maple trees in the park where the Buddha meditates.

Omeian Teahouse

Experience an authentic tea ceremony in a serene tearoom. Kimono-clad tea masters gracefully serve matcha and sweets. Savor the moment, tea, and garden views. Omeian Teahouse is within Shurakuen Park.

JA Aguri Town Genki no Sato

One of the Chita Peninsula's largest direct sales centers for seafood, agricultural, and livestock products. From abalone to zucchinis, you’ll find it. You can also exercise and play games on the nearby grounds.

Megumi no Yu Onsen

GenkinoSato’sgroundsincludea Japanese hot spring with various baths. The naturally silky mineral water is soothing. Potters in Tokoname City crafted the earthenware tubs.