Samurai Heritage Tour: Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine & Tokugawa Museum
Discover how samurai culture shaped Japan by visiting three key sites: Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine, and the Tokugawa Art Museum. This tour connects political power, spiritual tradition, and refined warrior aesthetics to give you a clear picture of Japan’s samurai heritage.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Atsuta Jingu Tenmacho Station
Atsuta Jingu Shrine
Visit one of the most important shrine in Japan founded 1900 years ago
Nagoya Castle
Samurai castle - Icon and symbol of Nagoya
Tokugawa Museum
A museum showcasing the refined lifestyle, arts, and treasures of the Owari Tokugawa samurai family.
Ending Point
The last point, subway station or your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding fee
Transportation (for guests), meals, entrance fees, and any personal expenses are not included in the tour price.
Please purchase travel insurance in advance, as it is not provided by the guide or the tour operator.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes.
* Some areas include stairs, gravel paths, and uneven surfaces.
* Atsuta Shrine is not fully wheelchair accessible; please contact me in advance if mobility assistance is needed.
* The Tokugawa Art Museum requires indoor quietness; photography is restricted in some areas.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any mobility concerns, health conditions, or dietary restrictions.
* The tour takes place rain or shine; please bring appropriate clothing.
* This tour may use a taxi for the transfer between Nagoya Castle and the Tokugawa Art Museum. Taxi fare is not included in the tour price and will be paid by guests on-site.”
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.
$257/ per group
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