In Greater Nagoya we are proud of our heritage, and this is reflected in the wealth of tourist hotspots concentrated in the region. Find peace at the World Heritage Sites of Shirakawa Village and Kumano Old Road, as well as at Ise Shrine, the home of indigenous religion in Japan. Experience world-famous crafts at Mikimoto Pearl Island and Noritake Museum, exciting festivals steeped in history in the mountain city of Takayama and the history of innovation at Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology. The wide range of tourist attractions in Greater Nagoya provides visitors and residents alike the opportunity to journey through history and see how we have become the center for industry and innovation that we are today.