Okazaki Castle & Park
Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Famous for cherry blossoms, fireworks, and autumn leaves.
Okazaki City
Okazaki, Aichi
Birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Not too urban, not too rural — a "just right" city.
A share house is just a place to live, but
the city around it shapes your daily life.
Okazaki has 380,000 people — 30 minutes from Nagoya by train.
A castle, a river, traditional miso breweries,
shopping streets, supermarkets, and hospitals all within walking distance.
It's not flashy, but people quietly fall in love with it after living here a while.
History
History in your daily view
The birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu. You'll find yourself becoming a history fan.
Hatcho Miso brewery
A working miso brewery within walking distance. Tours and souvenirs available. Iconic local flavor.
Daiju-ji Temple
The Tokugawa family temple. The "Vista Line" lets you see Okazaki Castle in a straight sightline from the gate.
Nature
Nature you can walk to
Otogawa River
Jogging, cycling, picnics. Hayashi-san runs here often.
Mikawa mountains
Real hiking, ~1 hour by car. Easy day trips.
Mikawa Bay (Gamagori)
Sea in 30 minutes. Summer beach, fishing, drives.
Food
Foods to try in Okazaki
Miso-nikomi udon
Udon simmered in Hatcho miso. Winter classic.
Miso-katsu
Tonkatsu with sweet miso sauce. Common home dish here.
Red miso oden
Different from Tokyo style. Comforting on cold nights.
"Morning" cafe culture
Aichi specialty: order coffee in the morning, get free toast and a boiled egg.
Mikawa local sake
Several local breweries. A treat for sake lovers.
Hatcho miso parfait
Yes, miso dessert. Surprisingly delicious — and a great conversation starter.
Why Live Here
5 reasons to live in Okazaki
1
30 min to Nagoya
City convenience when you need it.
2
Lower rent & cost of living
Roughly half of central Nagoya.
3
History & nature, walking distance
Castle, river, temples, hills — weekend choices nearby.
4
Easy reach to Tokyo & Osaka
Both ~1.5 hours via Mikawa-Anjo Shinkansen.
5
Mikawa dialect, kind people
Quietly warm. The longer you stay, the more you like the place.