Things to Do in Toyokawa (豊川市), Aichi: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 27, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Toyokawa (豊川市) in Aichi Prefecture (Chubu, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Ina Castle, Makino Castle, Ushikubo Castle and served by Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km) via the regional hub at Nagoya Station (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Chubu Centrair Airport (NGO). Set at 4 m elevation (34.8268°N, 137.3759°E), Toyokawa offers travelers a base for sampling regional Hitsumabushi (grilled eel over rice three ways), Miso-katsu (red Hatcho-miso pork cutlet), Tebasaki (peppery Nagoya chicken wings) cuisine and exploring neighboring Toyohashi (豊橋市) (6.6 km), Shinshiro (新城市) (13.7 km), Gamagōri (蒲郡市) (14.4 km), Kosai (湖西市) (18.6 km).

Toyokawa, famous for its Toyokawa Inari temple, has a good balance of industry, commerce, agriculture and forestry, and is situated in an area rich in history, traditions, and culture. Located in the eastern part of Aichi Prefecture, the city has the Toyogawa River to the east, the Otoha River to the west, and the Sana River in the central area, flowing into Mikawa Bay in the southwest. The northern part of the city is predominantly mountainous, featuring numerous golf courses. Within Aichi Prefecture, Toyokawa (豊川市) serves as a city in Aichi Prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1943-06-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Nagoya Castle & Atsuta Shrine, Ghibli Park (Nagakute), original hilltop Inuyama Castle, Toyota industrial & automotive museums, Tokoname & Seto pottery towns, and Okazaki.

What to See & Do in Toyokawa (豊川市): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Toyokawa (豊川市) from Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km) at 4 m elevation (34.8268°N, 137.3759°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Toyokawa):

• Ina Castle — local sightseeing landmark near Toyokawa (豊川市).
• Makino Castle — local sightseeing landmark near Toyokawa (豊川市).
• Ushikubo Castle — local sightseeing landmark near Toyokawa (豊川市).
• Mikawa Kokubun-ji — local sightseeing landmark near Toyokawa (豊川市).
• Toyokawa Inari — local sightseeing landmark near Toyokawa (豊川市).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Toyokawa: Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km) (connecting to Nagoya Station (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Chubu Centrair Airport (NGO)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Toyokawa

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Toyokawa (豊川市) and Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Aichi Prefecture and Chubu:

• Toyohashi (豊橋市) — 6.6 km from Toyokawa (Aichi Prefecture)
• Shinshiro (新城市) — 13.7 km from Toyokawa (Aichi Prefecture)
• Gamagōri (蒲郡市) — 14.4 km from Toyokawa (Aichi Prefecture)
• Kosai (湖西市) — 18.6 km from Toyokawa (Shizuoka Prefecture)
• Kōta (幸田町) — 19.3 km from Toyokawa (Aichi Prefecture)

Getting to Toyokawa & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Toyokawa (豊川市) via Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km): 1h 39m from Tokyo Station or 34m from Kyoto Station on the JR Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi. From Nagoya Station (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Chubu Centrair Airport (NGO), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km) to reach central Toyokawa (34.8268°N, 137.3759°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Nagoya with Toyokawa (豊川市) and neighboring Toyohashi, Shinshiro, Gamagōri. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Toyokawa, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Travelers exploring Toyokawa and continuing toward Toyohashi can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Toyokawa: While Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km) anchors public transit for Toyokawa, picking up a rental car at Nagoya Station (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Chubu Centrair Airport (NGO) makes it easy to link Ina Castle and Makino Castle with nearby Toyohashi (豊橋市) (6.6 km), Shinshiro (新城市) (13.7 km), Gamagōri (蒲郡市) (14.4 km), Kosai (湖西市) (18.6 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Toyokawa (豊川市) & Aichi

Dining near Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km) and across Toyokawa (豊川市) highlights the regional food culture of Aichi Prefecture and Chubu. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Toyokawa:

• Local specialty & terroir of Toyokawa (豊川市): sweet cherry (sakuranbo) orchards and highland fruit farming alongside sustainable cedar and cypress forestry, woodworking, and mountain conservation.
• Hitsumabushi (grilled eel over rice three ways) — regional specialty enjoyed across Toyokawa (豊川市) and Aichi Prefecture.
• Miso-katsu (red Hatcho-miso pork cutlet) — regional specialty enjoyed across Toyokawa (豊川市) and Aichi Prefecture.
• Tebasaki (peppery Nagoya chicken wings) — regional specialty enjoyed across Toyokawa (豊川市) and Aichi Prefecture.
• Kishimen flat udon & miso nikomi udon — regional specialty enjoyed across Toyokawa (豊川市) and Aichi Prefecture.
• Ogura toast (morning service) — regional specialty enjoyed across Toyokawa (豊川市) and Aichi Prefecture.

If you are dining in Toyokawa (豊川市) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km).

Where to Stay in Toyokawa (豊川市)

Visitors staying overnight in Toyokawa (豊川市) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km), or base at major rail hubs in Nagoya (Nagoya Station (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Chubu Centrair Airport (NGO)) or neighboring Toyohashi, Shinshiro, Gamagōri for quick train access into Toyokawa. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Toyokawa & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Toyokawa (豊川市, 4 m elevation at 34.8268°N, 137.3759°E): Late March–April for Inuyama & Nagoya Castle cherry blossoms; November for Korankei Gorge's 4,000 flaming red maple trees; year-round for museums and dining.

Wider sightseeing across Aichi Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Ina Castle in Toyokawa (豊川市) includes: Nagoya Castle & Atsuta Shrine, Ghibli Park (Nagakute), original hilltop Inuyama Castle, Toyota industrial & automotive museums, Tokoname & Seto pottery towns, and Okazaki.

Practical Travel Tips for Toyokawa (豊川市)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Toyokawa: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Nagoya Station (Tokaido Shinkansen) & Chubu Centrair Airport (NGO) or Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km) for local bus schedules to Ina Castle and walking maps of Toyokawa (豊川市).
• Cash & ATMs in Toyokawa: Convenience stores and major hotels around Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Ina Castle often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Toyokawa accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Toyokawa: Around Toyokawa Station (豊川駅) (2.0 km) and neighboring Toyohashi, Shinshiro, Gamagōri, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.