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.
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
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
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 --for you and a guide
* 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.
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!
$218/ per group