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Nagoya Highlights: Toyota, Castle & Foodie Paradise
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Joined 2025
Discover Japan’s industrial evolution at the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
Next, visit the historic Nagoya Castle — an iconic symbol of the Tokugawa Shogunate — and explore the beautifully restored Honmaru Palace.
We’ll finish the tour in downtown Sakae, where you can sample Japanese and local specialties in a “depachika,” a foodie paradise found in department store basements.
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 the port in Nagoya
- Pick-up time is flexible and can be adjusted to fit your schedule.
Nagoya Castle
A historic symbol of Nagoya, offering a glimpse into the life of a samurai. Although you cannot enter the main keep, you can visit the beautifully restored Honmaru Palace, completed in 2018.
Toyota Commemorative museum of Industry and Technology
You will visit two different pavillions here--textile and automobiles. Discover Japan's industrial evolution through hands-on exhibits and fascinating machinery.
SakaeーChunichi building
Enjoy your lunch from the variety of modern Japanese foods including local specialities such as Hitsumabushi( grilled eel), Hida-beef, Tempura, Kishimen ( flat-shaped noodles), etc....
Hisaya-Odori Park
Take a relaxing walk through a peaceful green space and enjoy a view of the iconic Mirai Tower. On the way, you’ll pass through underground malls and food halls where you can see how locals shop and live.
Ending Point
At your hotel or the port in Nagoya
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's fee
Guide's transportation fee
Hotel pick up and drop off
public transportation fee-- 860 JPY (around 5.8USD) per person
admission fee-- 1000 JPY(Toyota museum)+400JPY(Castle)=1400JPY (around 9.7 USD)per person
lunch and drinks
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is wheelchair accessible.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
The museum is normally closed on Mondays. However, if Monday is a national holiday, it will be open on Monday and closed on Tuesday instead.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Tommie T.
Welcome to Nagoya! I’m Tommie, a nationally certified guide based in central Japan.
Having lived in six different countries since childhood, I have a passion for cultural exchange and connecting with people from all walks of life. After spending 14 years abroad, I now enjoy sharing the hidden charms of my lovely hometown, Nagoya, with international travelers like you!
With experience guiding small groups and couples, I focus on creating warm, flexible, and meaningful tours. Whether you’re into history, local food, cars, modern city life, or traditional crafts, I can tailor the tour to match your interests.
If you’ve already visited Tokyo or Kyoto, you’ll find Nagoya refreshingly less crowded and more relaxed. Here, you can enjoy authentic experiences with a local touch. Known not only as the home of TOYOTA, Nagoya also has strong roots in Samurai culture and offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation.
Meantime, you can enjoy unique local specialities, such as Miso-Katsu( Pork cutlet with Miso), Hitsumabushi(grilled eel)etc., and also enjoy hands-on cultural experiences like Shiori dyeing or traditional fan-making. There’s so much to explore here.
I’d love to be part of your memorable journey.
Let’s enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime adventure together!
Reviews
Faith B.
“Highlight Tour of Nagoya”
I had such a lovely time with Tommie on my solo trip to Nagoya! She was extremely knowledgeable about the city and places we visited, and had answers to all of my random little questions I asked. She took me to many places in the time that we had and always made sure I was comfortable. I told her I enjoyed nature, so she took me to a tea house and garden which was beautiful. She even recommended some food places for me to try after our tour, which I visited afterwards and had the best meal of my entire trip. Thank you so much, Tommie! I enjoyed talking and spending time with you. I recommend her to anyone visiting Nagoya!
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Tommie T.
Dear Faith, Thank you very much for your lovely review! I was delighted to read it, and your kind words truly motivated me. I'm glad to hear that you went to the food place(perhaps the basement one?) for dinner and enjoyed it! And also, I still can't forget the adorable baby piglet you showed me! She was so cute that now I want to hold a piglet someday myself. Thank you again for spending the day with me, I always remember you whenever I pass by in front of the hotel with my dog. I hope you have an even more wonderful time in Japan when you return in November. Tommie
Linna W.
“Great Tour!”
Thank you, Tommie! My guest said she had a wonderful tour with you. I really appreciate your support and hope we can work together again soon.
Tommie T.
Dear Linna-san, Thank you so much for your kind message! I’m very happy to hear that your guest enjoyed the tour. It was truly a pleasure guiding her to Nabana no sato, and I also really appreciate your support and smooth coordination throughout the process. I’d be very happy to work together again anytime in the future. Looking forward to it!
Carl W.
“Nagoya Highlights”
Tommie T. Was excellent, we did not know what to expect at this port stop. She took us around to many sights seamlessly. Subway, bus and walking, do not think we missed anything. Tommie was very knowledgeable and explained items that the onsite guides did not know or forgot to tell us. Highly recommend her for your tour in Nagoya.
Tommie T.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring Nagoya and that the tour went smoothly for you. It was a real pleasure guiding you around the city and sharing some of the local stories and culture. I really loved the warm, positive atmosphere you both created — I hope to travel like you two someday! Please come back to Japan if you have the chance. Until then, stay well and keep enjoying your adventures!
$288/ per group
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