You can pretty much enjoy shopping in Nagoya. So, why don't you try Japanese traditional pleace?
Well, Ise shrine might be a good place to visit then!
Ise is in Mie prefecture, which is west of Aichi.
Let's say it's about 2 hours from Nagoya station by Kintestu or JR train.
Access to Ise shrine: http://www.isejingu.or.jp/english/koutu/koutu.htm
Ise Shrine is a religious pleace where people visit and pray for their happiness. It's very open for everybody, and actually most people go there just for fun. There are big shopping area as well. You can enjoy eating snacks on the street. Since Ise is close to the sea, you can eat fresh seafood like oysters. Well, mostly oysters;)
Ise travel association: http://ise-kanko.jp/english/index.html
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| Entrance of Ise Shrine. |
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| Sake lined up for New Year! |
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| We wash your hands and mouth before you meet God. |
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| It's surrounded with beautiful nature. |
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| One of a shop on the street. It's fun to try local food there. |
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| A view on the shopping street. It's super crowded in New Year. |
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| Akafuku is one of the most popular shop. They sell Japanese sweets for many many years. |
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| Henba-mochi. This is also famous in Mie prefecture. It's 160 yen for two mochi. |
