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Nagoya favorite one day tour
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Joined 2023
This Nagoya favorite one day tour will take you to Atsuta Shrine, Nagoya Castle and Osu Kannon Temple in a large shopping district as major destinations. Public transportation is very convenient to visit these places. You can enjoy local food lunch and Japanese sweets . If you have any specific places to visit in your mind such as Inuyama, where the TIME world's greatest places 2023 featured. I will accommodate the itinerary accordingly.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or Nagoya port
- Pick up your group at your hotel or at Nagoya port
Atsuta Jingu Shrine
Atsuta Jingu Shrine is one the highest ranking Shinto Shrine, where the sacred sword, one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan is enshrined. Atsuta is visited by over seven million worshippers a year.
Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle is a gigantic castle. It is no longer available to go inside the main tour due to no complied anti-earthquake construction code but Honmaru Palace is the worthy space to see as its restoration of 30 rooms with original screen paints was completed in 2018. The castle will show you the power of Tokugawa family who finally unified Japan early 17th century.
Osu Kannon Temple and Osu shopping arcade
There are 1200 stores and restaurants in Osu shopping district, which offer drugs, local souvenirs and affordable clothes. You will enjoy lunch from several local choices. At the west end of shopping arcade, you will see Osu Kannon, very popular Buddhist temple.
Return to your hotel or your designated location
After staying in Osu area, we will return to the hotel or your designated location by public transportation
Ending Point
At your hotel or your designated area
Want to personalize this tour?
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, hotel pick-up in Nagaya city
-transportation fee for your group and the guide (public transportation and taxi)
-meals, admission fee for your group and the guide
Tour Important Information
-Transportation fee and meals, admission fee for your group and a guide need to be paid by the customer.
-Pubic transportation is used for this tour but you can use a taxi from point to point.
-It is recommended to put on walking shoes for 45 to 60 minutes walk at each destination.
Nagoya was originated by Ieyasu Tokugawa, who was the first Shogun of Tokugawa Shogunate, starting in 1603. Also other historical samurai heroes as a predecessor, Nobunaga Oda and Hideyoshi Toyotomi were born in Nagoya as well. So Nagoya is a kind of home town of Samurai in Japan. You will be able to understand the culture and spirits of Samurai which has been inherited to the part of current Japanese people's mind and behavior. Through the tour I am willing to talk about Japanese history, culture and society if you are interested in knowing such topics.
As other options, I can accommodate to visit other destination such as Tokugawa museum, which owns several national treasures. Inuyama Castle, registered as National Treasure may be the attractive destination if you like Japanese history and architect. It is about 40 min. train ride to Inuyama from Nagoya station. If you are interested in shopping, I can take you to high end department stores or the latest shopping mall. If you like to stroll about the town, Shikemichi is a historic townscape conservation district, 20 min. walk away from Nagoya station.
Nagoya with its vicinity was chosen as World's Greatest Places 2023 by TIME magazine.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Roy K.
I am Roy, who had been stationed in the United States for 11 years and experienced the business trips to more than 40 countries all over the world. My home town Nagoya has many amazing places to visit such as Atsuta shrine, Nagoya castle and Osu Kannon temples in the large shopping district. I will let you have unforgettable time in Nagoya area as a Government Licensed Guide Interpreter. I look forward to showing you around and talking about Japanese old and new culture and history.
Reviews
Angela E.
“Gujo-Hachiman Town Visit”
I contacted Roy a bit out of the blue, hoping he might be able to be a guide to an area not listed on his profile at the time. To my surprise, he was well-informed about the area and able to accommodate my request. I believe fate intervened to bring us to Roy, as he was absolutely amazing. We did not feel like we were with a guide; we felt like we were going on a day trip with a good friend who knows all about the area we wanted to see. You would NEVER know we were the first people he took to this area! He is so comfortable to be around, so knowledgeable, and so attuned to others' needs; it was a simply amazing and comfortable day. He was even able to recommend a restaurant that had food we all enjoyed (no small feat). If we are ever in Japan again, we will see if Roy can assist us, and we will send all our friends his way, too! Area visited: Gujo-Hachiman town Length of time: 6 hours 30 minutes We were: 3 adults ranging in age from mid-40s to mid-70s. Opinion of the town visited: LOVED it too! Highly recommend a day trip to this town before all the tourists find out about it!
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Roy K.
Angela, I hope you had a wonderful trip in Japan. It was also the fortune for me to happen to be found and have an opportunity to visit Gujo-Hachiman town together with your group. Gujo-Hachiman is the untapped destination offering history, traditional housing structure and local culture and foods, where perfectly met your request to visit less busy inbound tourist destination. I look forward to seeing you again in Japan. Roy
Edith M.
“Nagoya Half Day”
Our guide,Roy was spectacular. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the local history and culture, making every stop come to life. For our first time in Nagoya he made the history so inteesting and explained everything in great detail but yet not over the top and we came away with so much information. He was very helpful answering our questions carefully. English was very good. He was patient and listened to what we wnated to do regarding food and shopping!
Roy K.
Edith, Thank you very much for your warm review. I also had a great time with you and your husband to walk around various destinations in Nagoya and enjoyed the inspired conversation. Have a wonderful holiday season. All the best, Roy
Maria F.
“Wonderful time with Roy”
Roy was wonderful. Very professional and knowledgable. He had a printed schedule of our day, which my husband loved. He also lost no time in teaching us. On our train ride, he took out his binder and gave us a short version of Japan's history, which we loved. He was great with my two boys! Thanks Roy!
Roy K.
Hi Maria, I’m glad to know you enjoyed the tour in Nagoya, which I was also so happy to spend time with your family from my favorite country. All the best, Roy
$188/ per group
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