Nishio flourished as a castle town under Aichi PrefectureClan from the early Edo period. Located to the south of central Aichi Prefecture, the city hosts a number of historical attractions, traditional events and entertainments, festivals and a wide variety of cultural assets. A mild climate and blessings from the Yahagi River create a perfect natural environment to grow fine green tea. The production of tencha, the steamed green tea leaf which is the raw material of matcha green tea powder, is particularly famous in Nishio. Eels from the city’s Isshiki area and Mikawa Isshiki Shrimp Crackers are some other local specialties.Konren-ji Temple Amida-do Hall This Buddhist temple hall was commissioned by Yoritomo Minamoto. It is the oldest wooden building existing in Aichi prefecture today and was designated as a National Treasure in 1955.the government of the Ogyu Matsudaira Nishio History ParkIt is said that the origin of Nishio Castle lied the Saijo Castle built in the early Kamakura period by Yoshiuji Ashikaga. Restored classical Japanese castle structures, such as Chujaku-mon Gate Mt. Sangane3216Nishio City
元のページ ../index.html#34