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Nagoya Highlights for First Timers
Joined 2022
After we meet up around 9:00, we get on a bus. First, we go to Nagoya Castle, a must-see place in Nagoya, then move to Tokugawa Japanese Garden and its museum, where you may have a nice lunch or grab a bite overviewing the beautiful garden, walk through Culture Street, then Mirai Tower. In this way, you will see from the past of Japan to a current modern town. There is a local's favorite entertainment district, where you can enjoy international cuisine and shopping.
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 station
Nagoya Station
There is a local's favorite meet-up place called Nana-Chan doll. If you go to the Nagoya station, you won't miss it. We can meet up under her legs!
Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle is a must-see spot. Japan was first unified in 1600 by the first Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. Nagoya Castle is his retired palace. He was born in Aichi and after he fought all the battle and made the foundation of Japanese government, he came back to his hometown to spend his retired period. So, it is one of the most gorgeous palaces and especially inside has undergone a major renovation recently. Paper screens of elaborate works have been open to public.
Tokugawa Japanese Garden
Then we move to a Japanese garden. Gardens are always well maintained and give you a sense of peace and tranquility. There is a nice restaurant we can have lunch there overseeing the garden. We can walk to the street called culture street, where old traditional houses are kept the way they were and some of the Aichi celebrity used to live there, such as Toyota Sakichi, the founder of Toyota.
Mirai Tower
After immersing yourself in olden times, we get to a futuristic modern town of Sakae. There is a tower, called Mirai Tower, on which you can overview the whole city of Nagoya, the shopping area is nearby, and if you prefer casual local food, I can take you to Osu Kanmon.
Sakae, shopping mall.
If you prefer shopping, we can skip Mirai Tower and go to Osu Shopping district.
Ending Point
Sakae, shopping mall.
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
- Transportation fee ( around 900 yen)
- admission fee for the castle and museum ( 1300 yen)
- lunch or snack (1500-3000 yen)
Tour Important Information
Castle and Museum are closed on Mondays.
You will be walking a lot so please wear comfortable shoes.
This tour is not available on Mondays because the Castle and museums are closed.
Important message from the supplier
- I would like 7 days notice before a booking.
- Most of the museums are closed on Mondays.
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 2022
About Tour Guide Eiko S.
Hello, my name is Eiko.
I am a national licensed guide/interpreter.
There are many nice areas in Aichi and neighboring states. Let me be your guide.
I will try to make your tour as memorable as possible!
Reviews
“Wonderful day with Eiko”
My husband was in Nagoya for business and not wanting to navigate Nagoya alone I arranged a day tour with Eiko. She is a wonderful guide and speaks English like a native. She was able to change our tour route at the last minute to accommodate rainy weather in the morning. She was very well prepared and had a few pages of notes written with graphics about the places we visited. She has a very friendly and open personality and at the end of our day I felt like I had spent the day with a good friend. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would!
$130/ per group
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