Toyohashi
Toyohashi is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
As of 1 December 2019, the city had an estimated population of 377,453 in 160,516 households and a population density of 1,400 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 261.86 square kilometres (101.10 sq mi). By area, Toyohashi was Aichi Prefecture's second-largest city until March 31, 2005, when it was surpassed by the city of Toyota, which had merged with six peripheral municipalities.
Getting to Toyohashi
The nearest airport to Toyohashi is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO IATA) near Nagoya. From there, Toyohashi is about 70 minutes away via the Meitetsu Line (¥1590). A change of trains at Jingu-mae station is required. Toyohashi Railroad runs an hourly bus service from Centrair directly to Toyohashi station in 1 hour, 40 minutes (¥2200).
Worth seeing
- 01Futagawa Shuku Honjin Museum
- 02Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Gardens
- 03Yoshida Castle
Things to do
Close to Toyohashi and right next to Tahara is Irago, the most popular surfing area for this part of Japan. Japan Meeting of Furries. Japan's main furry convention, held at the Loisir Hotel a short bus ride away from Toyohashi Station. Almost 2,000 people attend each year, with a great number of costumed mascots and fursuiters.
Where to eat
- 01Atlantika
1F (walk 10 minutes from the station up the tram street and continue past the post office on your right and you'll see it),.
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