Nagoya's Best and Hidden Gems in 6 hours - Totally Customizable
Joined 2025
This private 6-hour tour is perfect for first-time visitors as well as seasonal travelers. Step into the Castle and immerse yourself in the life of Samurai from 400 years ago. Visit the Shrine, and get a rare chance to hold a real Japanese sword in your hands. Explore Sakae, Nagoya’s vibrant downtown packed with local shops and department stores and enjoy the local vibes using super clean public transportation! You have other options such as Osu old shopping arcade, or Toyota museum, etc, too.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your Hotel. Other options : Nagoya JR station, Nagoya Port(Garden Pier)
- Pick-up time is flexible and can be adjusted to fit your schedule.
Nagoya Castle
A symbol of samurai strength and history, Nagoya Castle is especially known for the stunning Honmaru Palace, filled with Edo-period elegance—gold-leaf sliding doors, colorful paintings, and intricate wooden carvings. After exploring the palace, you can relax at a charming teahouse nearby, where you’ll enjoy real matcha and traditional Japanese sweets, surrounded by the serene beauty of the authentic Ninomaru Gardens.
Nagoya City Archives
Explore this striking red-brick building, the Nagoya City Archives which was originally the Nagoya Court of Appeals. In addition to displays of judicial artifacts, such as detention cells, the stained glass in the staircase is a must-see attraction! This Neo-baroque style brick building is one of Japan's important cultural properties.
Sakae
Nagoya's biggest downtown where you can find all kinds of Japanese delicacies and souvenirs. Let's enjoy "depachika", gourmet wonderlands packed with beautifully prepared meals, seasonal sweets, and local specialties.
Atsuta Jingu Shrine
One of Japan's most significant Shinto shrines with the history of over 1900 years. Enjoy the Sacred Oasis in the City. You can even hold real Japanese swords in Kusanagi museum, too.
Ending Point
At your Hotel. Other options: Nagoya JR station, Nagoya Port(Garden Pier)
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
guide's transportation fee
guide's admission fee
transportation fee-- 860 JPY (around 6 USD)
admission fee-- 500 JPY (around 3.5 USD)
lunch and drinks --for you and a guide
Tour Important Information
*This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
*This tour is wheelchair accessible.
*Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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!
$221/ per group
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