Seto City │ 瀬 戸 市
Seto (瀬 戸 市) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, 20 km from Nagoya Capipal. It was granted city status on October 1, 1929, with a population of 129.326, including about 3.990 foreign nationals, 769 Brazilians, 539 Peruvians, 810 Koreans, 448 Chinese, 661 Filipinos and others (data from City Hall).
The total area was 111.40 square kilometers and it is located in the northern mountainous region of the prefecture and borders Gifu Prefecture. It is a mountainous area with an altitude of 100 to 300 m, and the southwest side is flat land.
The city has a climate characterized by hot, humid summers and relatively mild winters. September is the rainiest month. Temperatures are highest in August at around 27°C, and lowest in January at around 3°C.
Seto Attractions
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Gyoumyougataki Waterfall (暁明ヶ滝) is a waterfall approximately 10 meters high in Iwayado Park in Seto City, Aichi. The waterfall is located right at the entrance of the park next to …
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Mount Iwasu Observatory (岩巣山展望台) at Iwayado Park and located in Seto City, Aichi. Many adventurous people and family members come to walk on this trail with a 600-meter path in …
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In 725 in the Nara period (about 1,300 years ago), the famous Monk Gyoki, found a huge stone cave, there during his training he carved three Buddha statues to pray …
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Seto Otaki (瀬戸大滝) is a 17-meter-tall waterfall that falls from the gap between trees at Iwayado Park in Seto City, Aichi. In summer, this waterfall attracts many people to enjoy …
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The Torihara River (鳥原川) of Seto City’s Iwayado Park, in summer, becomes a natural pool for children and family to enjoy. A lively spot for families looking to cool off …
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Iwayado Park (岩屋堂公園内) is located in Seto City, Aichi. A charming natural park with green valley, mountain, river, trails, observatory, sanctuary and waterfalls. Iwayado Park is a place where visitors …
Seto Events
Autumn Leaf Festival at Iwayado Park in Seto City, Aichi. It is an unmissable festival to enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves, the autumn leaves have made Iwayado Park very famous, …