One-day-Tour for Two Castle Towns; Inuyama and GIfu
Joined 2015
Visiting two distinctive castle towns make you more familiar with the soul of Japan. One is Inuyama where visitors can see and touch two national treasures, Inuyama Castle and tea-house Joan. The other one is Gifu where a modernized castle stands on the mountain and a golden Great Buddha-statue make visitors sigh in admiration.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At JR Gifu station , At Meitetsu Inuyama Yuen station or At Nagoya station
JR Gifu station
Inuyama castle
Inuyama Castle which is said to be the oldest castle in Japan. You can touch and feel the authentic wooden Japanese castle, climbing steep and narrow steps toward the upper floor. On each floor, you will see some antiques, maps and documents to learn stories about the castle. From the top, you will have a panoramic view while strolling along the outside balcony.
Tea-house 'Joan' with matcha tasting
A national treasure 'Ttea-house Joan’ is located in a beautiful Japanese garden near the castle, You find a simple aesthetic value based on Zen Buddhism in it. You can also drink matcha-tea in an adjacent tea-house in the same garden. Once, matcha-tea tasting gave samurai a moment of relief between battles. You might feeling there.
Lunch
Gifu castle
After lunch, you move to Gifu city and go up to Gifu Castle standing on Mt Kinka (329m) by ropeway, where you have a nice view and enjoy seeing many antiques, pictures and documents. You can also enjoy feeding squirrels near the ropeway terminal if you want.
Shoboji-temple (Great Buddah statue)
In Shoboji temple, you see a golden Great Buddha statue which is one of the three most famous Buddha-statues in Japan.
Nagaragawa Ukai MUseum
In the Nagaragawa Ukai Museum, you learn everything about cormorant fishing. You can also visit one of the fishing master's cafe 'U-no-Iori U' where you can see and come close to cormorants while drinking coffee.
Kawaramachi street
Strolling around the old wooden building street, you enjoy dropping in unique souvenir shops, cafe and fancy restaurants.
JR Gifu station
Ending Point
At JR Gifu station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fee for you and guide, It totally costs about 3000yen/person)
entrance fee for you, It totally costs about 2200yen/person)
lunch fee for you and guide
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
I can guide in Kyoto in case you support transportation fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2015
About Tour Guide Tetsuji Y.
Hello everyone. I am Tetsuji. I worked as a public servant in the local government for 35 years. I belonged to the department of Redevelopment, Town-Landscaping, Preserving historical areas and Architectural Guidance. (I have a national 1st-class architect license.) I devoted myself to revitalizing the city by making plans and improving infrastructure for citizens.
Gifu is located in central Japan near Nagoya. As just being the crossroads of the West and the East, there are many unique attractions that are hard to discover in hectic big cities like Tokyo or Kyoto. I had a hand in restoring and preserving some of them throughout my career and want to introduce them to tourists from abroad. That’s why I became a guide-interpreter in Gifu.
I also enjoyed traveling around the world. My favorite part of each trip was walking around the city and talking with local residents. Traveling has taught me lots of things during my lifetime. Now, I would like to help others have similar experience in Japan. Shall we enjoy fantastic journey in Gifu?
Reviews
Alfonso B.
“Takayama and Shirakawago with Tetsuji”
Tetsuji was an excellent tourist guide. He was our guide first in Takayama and the next day in Shirakawago. He was very cordial and helpful. I recommend him!
Tetsuji Y.
I appreciate your kind words for me. I really had a very happy time with you for two days. I hope that you will come back Japan and spend some time with me again.
Caryn M.
“Hiking Magome to Tsumago ”
We had a wonderful day hiking as a family with Tetsuji along the Nakasendo trail. It was beautiful weather and Tetsuji showed us historical sights and buildings. Spring flowers were in full bloom and the walk was just magic. Highly recommend doing this hike if you are in Japan.
Tetsuji Y.
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed my tour. Actually, I also enjoyed myself hiking with you and all your family members. Especially, your lovely three sons, Jack, Aiden and Elliot entertained me all the way walking Nakasendo. Please give my best regards to them and Craig. I hope to see you again some day.
Sierra T.
“Memories We Will Never Forget”
If you’re thinking about booking a guided tour with Tetsuji, book it now! You will not regret it. I asked him to tailor a private tour (I have mobility difficulties) and he did an incredible job. He was timely, knowledgeable, and very kind. We are English speakers and his English was excellent and easy to understand. My family and I had such a beautiful day with Tetsuji, I would definitely recommend him!
Tetsuji Y.
Thank you so much for unexpected review including high praise for me. This great honor is far more than I deserve. I feel happy to know that you are satisfied with my tour. I am looking forward to spending pleasant times with you in Japan again someday.
$124/ per group
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