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Asuke足助
Asuke is a half-day trip from Toyota or Nagoya for the Korankei Gorge and the old post-town streets. One night only if you want a slow walk and an onsen.
Asuke, a former post town in the hills of Toyota, preserves black-board houses and white-walled warehouses. The main draw is Korankei Gorge, famous for autumn leaves in November. Most visitors come for a few hours; an overnight stay is quiet but limited.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Nov (autumn colours), Apr–May (spring), Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, fewer services)
- Airport
- NGO
- Nights
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- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Asuke110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Asuke, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 050-3816-2787 Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNGO Chubu Centrair (Meitetsu limited express to Nagoya, then subway and bus to Asuke; about 2 h).
- Getting aroundWalkable: the old town and Korankei Gorge are within a 15-minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle bowl¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9)
- Museum or sight ticketSanshu-Asuke Yashiki entrycheck¥500 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Toyota, a night, per person¥3,500 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedHostel bed in Toyota, a night, per person¥4,500 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedHostel bed in Toyota, a night, per person¥6,000 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥5,000 (≈ US$35) · Mid ¥10,000 (≈ US$70) · High ¥18,000 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NGO Chubu Centrair (Meitetsu limited express to Nagoya, then subway and bus to Asuke; about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Asuke: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable: the old town and Korankei Gorge are within a 15-minute walk. Buses from Toyota and Nagoya stop at Korankei and Asuke.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Korankei Gorge
goDoor to door: 10 min
Walk from Asuke town centre, about 10 min
The main sight; best in mid-November for autumn colours.
Toyota city
goDoor to door: 40 min
Bus from Asuke, about 30 min
Toyota museums and restaurants; bus runs hourly.
Nagoya
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus to Toyota, then subway/Meitetsu, about 1.5 h
Day trip possible; leave Asuke by 16:00.Day trip possible; leave Asuke by 4:00 PM.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Asuke town centre
A few minshuku and ryokan near the gorge; book ahead in November.
Toyota city
More choices and easier bus access; 30–40 min by bus.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥5,000–8,000 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥8,000–15,000 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- ¥15,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Minshuku or ryokan per person2 × 1 night × ¥12,000 | ¥24,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ¥10,000 | ¥20,000 |
| Bus from Toyota to Asuke, round trip2 × ¥1,600 · check | ¥3,200 |
| Sanshu-Asuke Yashiki entry2 × ¥500 · check | ¥1,000 |
| Asuke Castle entry2 × ¥300 · check | ¥600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥4,880 |
| Trip total≈ ¥26,840 per person per day, bed included | ¥53,680≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus Toyota → Asuke (one way)check | ¥800 (≈ US$6) |
| Bus Nagoya (Akaike) → Asuke (via Josui)check | ¥890 (≈ US$7) (subway + Meitetsu + bus) |
| Sanshu-Asuke Yashiki entrycheck | ¥500 (≈ US$4) |
| Asuke Castle entrycheck | ¥300 (≈ US$3) |
| Coffee at a local café | ¥400–600 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle bowl | ¥800–1,200 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- November weekends are very crowded; arrive before 10:00.November weekends are very crowded; arrive before 10:00 AM.
- Last bus from Asuke to Toyota is around 18:00 (check).Last bus from Asuke to Toyota is around 6:00 PM (check).
- Cash only in many small shops and eateries.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)
- 050-3816-2787
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Asuke足助
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Japan Visitor Hotline (24 h, English)050-3816-2787
Embassy
The US consulate in Nagoya; most other countries: consulates in Nagoya or Osaka, embassies in Tokyo.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Toyota → Asuke: ¥800 (≈ US$6), about 30 min (check)
- Bus Nagoya (Akaike) → Asuke: about ¥890 (≈ US$7), about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとう — Thank you (arigatō)
- いくらですか？ — How much? (ikura desu ka)
- バス停はどこですか？ — Where is the bus stop? (basutei wa doko desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
Cash is king in Asuke; bring enough yen.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Asuke. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov (autumn colours), Apr–May (spring), Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, fewer services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Korankei Gorge, Asuke Castle, Sanshu-Asuke Yashiki.
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only notes.
- Bus schedule fixtures for Toyota and Nagoya connections.
Sources
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