Private Nagoya Highlights & Local Spots Tour
Explore Nagoya at your own pace with a private driver and a flexible itinerary. This 4-hour tour includes pickup from Nagoya Station and visits to selected local spots and secondhand stores in southern Nagoya and the surrounding area. The route can be customized based on your interests and preferred stops, making it an easy and convenient way to explore beyond central Nagoya.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Nagoya Station
- Meet at the car pickup area near the Sakura-dori Gate of Nagoya Station, on the opposite side from the Shinkansen gates.
Nagoya Castle
One of Japan’s most famous castles, known for its beautiful architecture and golden shachihoko decorations. It is a great place to experience Nagoya’s history and culture.
Atsuta Shrine
One of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, known for its deep history and sacred atmosphere. It is home to the revered Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, one of Japan’s Three Sacred Treasures.
Osu shopping district
A lively area known for its shopping streets, local food, unique shops, and vibrant atmosphere. It’s a great place to experience both traditional and modern Nagoya.
Ending Point
Nagoya Station
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
・Private vehicle and driver (Toyota Probox)
・Pickup and drop-off at Nagoya Station
・4 hours of private driving service
・Gasoline fee
・Customized itinerary
・Toll fee
・Admission fees, if applicable
・Food and drinks
・Personal shopping expenses
・Additional hours beyond the 4-hour tour
Tour Important Information
* This is a private, flexible driving tour, and the itinerary can be adjusted based on your interests.
* You may bring your luggage with you in the vehicle.
* Additional hours may be possible if needed during the tour.
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
About Tour Guide Maki T.
Hello, my name is Maki.
I’m a licensed English-speaking tour guide based in Nagoya.
Having lived in Poland, I understand what it feels like to enter a new culture and want to grasp the deeper meaning behind what you see.
In my tours, I focus on how Japan’s samurai era continues to influence modern life —
from the way people think and work to the sense of order, humility, and attention to detail seen across the country.
I also connect these values to Nagoya’s history, craftsmanship, and industry —
from the Tokugawa legacy and samurai heritage, to Toyota’s engineering culture and local food traditions such as miso and sake.
If you want to understand Japan not only through famous sites, but through the mindset and culture behind them, I would be honored to guide you.
I’ll make sure your time here will be unforgettable and full of “wow” moments.
$157/ per group
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