Inuyama Castle Town Showa Alley — Attraction in Inuyama

I was there for the Inuyami Festival, which was incredible. I was with a group and we had arrived early in the am to watch the floats. We also visited the castle. There was street food all over and arts and crafts to see and purchase. At first, I thought it would've been hard to fill up our time before the lighting of the lanterns at night, but, somehow, the time flew. The people of the town were amazingly friendly and you could tell there was a strong sense of community there. The parading of the floats and the lighting of the lanterns was one of the most extraordinary things I've seen in my life. The wait in the brisk cold was more than worth it. The crowds were worth it. It seemed like a very unique town with very rich history....

This is one of Japan’s national treasures. The site is 600 years old, with its original design and most of its components still intact. However, the only drawback of visiting this location is the unpleasant service provided by private transportation on the Meitetsu line. It is unfortunate to put it politely, the quality and experience of this transport service are among the...

It would have been far more enjoyable if the alley was pedestrian only (at least during peak hours). As the name implies, it's far too narrow to share with cars. It really ruined the atmosphere and overall experience, encouraging us to make our way to the castle as quickly as possible instead of lingering and enjoying the shops,...