One of the three remaining feudal castles of Japan, Nagoya Castle was built in 1610.
In 1930 it was donated to Nagoya Municipality and has become a national treasure.
On the top of the towering donjon are two dolphins, one measuring 9 feet, 2 inches in height, and the other, 8 feet, 3 inches. To cover these dolphins in gold, 17,975 rare gold coins of the Keicho Era are said to have been used.
English is spoken in all the foreign-style hotels, the long-distance express trains, many of the shops in large cities, and all the famous tourist points, but elsewhere the visitor may not be able to converse in English. Visitors unacquainted with the Japan language or customs, and who desire to travel in perfect comfort, or gain a still obtain. Others are well-known tourist resorts, provided with all tne comforts of modern life.
There are in Japan more than 1,100 mineral springs scientifically proved to be of great curative value. Many of these have radio-activity. Noboribetsu is celebrated for thermal activity; Kusatsu for sulphur baths; Ikao, Hakone and Arima for mountain views; Atami, Ito, Shirahama. Katsuura, on the Izu and Kii peninsulas, for their superb land and sea scapes. At Beppu you can enjoy bathing in the sea and hot water baths on the seashore. Unzen is another celebrated spa.
Most of Japan's health resorts are situated near large cities. Many. mountain resorts have imposing remains of extinct volcanoes, and a wealth of green plateaus and valleys, forming natural excursion centres. Her seaside resorts provide every facility for boating, fishing and swimming, as well as for fine hikes among the neighbouring hills. Up-to-date European hotels or excellent Japanese ryokan are available at these resorts.
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