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Chikusa-ku

Nagoya also boasts numerous opportunities for visitors to escape the fast pace of the downtown area. Located on the eastern side of the city, Chikusa-ku offers a number of places that will prove ideal spots for some quiet repose, such as the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens, one of the largest zoos in Asia, which easily requires at least a day to explore completely. Another option is Heiwa Park, with its notable statue of Kannon, goddess of mercy, 1,000 beautiful cherry trees, and a large wooded area with hiking trails and several small ponds. Even the city's main shopping district is graced with several tree-lined boulevards. But for those who desire a more spiritual form of relaxation, a visit to Nittaiji Temple, which houses some of the bones of the Buddha Shakyamuni, can't be passed up.