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Full day Nagoya Private Tours

Nagoya

6 hours

Nagoya Highlights for First Timers

After we meet up around 9:00, we get on a bus. First, we go to Nagoya Castle, a must-see place in Nagoya, then move to Tokugawa Japanese Garden and its museum, where you may have a nice lunch or grab a bite overviewing the beautiful garden, walk through Culture Street, then Mirai Tower. In this way, you will see from the past of Japan to a current modern town. There is a local's favorite entertainment district, where you can enjoy international cuisine and shopping.

Nagoya Highlights for First Timers

Enjoy sightseeing in Nagoya on route bus

Nagoya is located in the center of Japan. It has both "samurai" culture and modern technology. If you visit Nagoya, you can enjoy traditional culture as well as modern technology. Why don't you come and enjoy Nagoya with me?

Enjoy sightseeing in Nagoya on route bus

8-hour Nakasendo Magome Private Hiking Tour from Nagoya – Nationally Licensed Guide & Private Car

Walk the historic Nakasendo Trail from Magome to Tsumago, two charming post towns preserved from the Edo period. This peaceful route offers beautiful nature, old cedar forests, and a glimpse into samurai history. Perfect for nature lovers and history enthusiasts seeking a quiet cultural experience. Few reviews here yet, but I have many 5-star reviews on other platforms—book with confidence!

8-hour Nakasendo Magome Private Hiking Tour from Nagoya – Nationally Licensed Guide & Private Car

Nagoya Highlights: Toyota, Castle & Foodie Paradise

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.

Nagoya Highlights: Toyota, Castle & Foodie Paradise

Nagoya Golden Tour

Nagoya is the 4th largest city in Japan with a population of about 2.2 million. I would like to guide you Nagoya Castle, Osu Kannon Temple, old shopping streets, Oasis21 and Nagoya TV Tower. Nagoya Castle was first built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1612. Afterwards it was burnt down in 1945 and it was reconstructed in 1959. You can see Golden Shachi on the both ends of the top roof. Furthermore the Honmaru (the keep of a castle) reconstructed in 2013 is open to the public, too.

Nagoya Golden Tour

Nagoya favorite one day tour

This Nagoya favorite one day tour will take you to Atsuta Shrine, Nagoya Castle and Osu Kannon Temple in a large shopping district as major destinations. Public transportation is very convenient to visit these places. You can enjoy local food lunch and Japanese sweets . If you have any specific places to visit in your mind such as Inuyama, where the TIME world's greatest places 2023 featured. I will accommodate the itinerary accordingly.

Nagoya favorite one day tour

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.

Samurai Heritage Tour: Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine & Tokugawa Museum

Nagoya historical tours

Nagoya Breakfast( toast with red beans, coffee, salad) Nagoya castle(viewing inside and walking around here) AichiGokoku Shirne Kinshachi Yokocho(shopping and eating) Atuta Jingu(Amoterasu Omikami）

Nagoya historical tours

Day trip from Nagoya to Matsusaka by local train

Matsusaka city is one of the famous preserved towns including castle, samurai houses, and rich merchant houses. And it is also known as Japanese top-brand beef. "Matsusaka beef". In this tour you can enjoy all of them. Let's start the tour from Nagoya station by local train.

Day trip from Nagoya to Matsusaka by local train

1 Day Unique Nagoya: Culture, Craft & History

This tour takes you off the beaten path to discover Nagoya’s hidden gems. Visit the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, try your hand at traditional Arimatsu tie-dye, and stroll through the historic streets of Arimatsu. Along the way, enjoy local snacks and experience the culture that makes Nagoya unique!

1 Day Unique Nagoya: Culture, Craft & History

A Bit of Technology, Nature and History in a Day

Let's check out a technology museum, natural gardens and a beautiful castle throughout the day. Near Nagoya station is the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry & Technology. We can explore old-fashioned textile technology to robot assembly lines. After that, we can move on to Nagoya Castle, while passing the tranquil Noritake Gardens. Nagoya Castle has been called a masterpiece of Edo-period architecture. After the castle, we'll pass through Endo-Ji shopping arcade, established in 1612.

A Bit of Technology, Nature and History in a Day

[Culinary tour]Eating, playing, and shopping at Osu shopping arcade!

Osu Kannon(Osu shopping arcade)is one of Japan’s three most prestigious Kannon sacred sites, along with Asakusa Kannon in Tokyo and Tsu Kannon in Mie Prefecture. It thrived as Nagoya itself grew, and remains a hive of activity to this day. A total of eight streets, including Osu Kannon Street, feature around 1,200 retailers offering all kinds of wares, from home electrical appliances and vintage clothing, to food and drink. You can enjoy: maid cafe, arcade, takoyaki, ramen, all kinds of sweets.

[Culinary tour]Eating, playing, and shopping at Osu shopping arcade!

Nagoya's Best and Hidden Gems in 6 hours - Totally Customizable

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.

Nagoya's Best and Hidden Gems in 6 hours - Totally Customizable

Takayama (Little Kyoto)

Takayama is called a little Kyoto. It is situated in a narrow and flat land surrounded by high mountains. Developed after a Kyoto-style town-planning scheme under the administration of Lord Takayama in 1600s, the town is divided into three areas such as Samurai houses, Buddhist Temples and merchants' quarters. I would like to take you to Takayama Jinya, Kami-sannomachi avenue, and Yatai Floats Museum. Your eEntrance fee is about 1,300JPY /person.

Takayama (Little Kyoto)

Toyota C. Museum of I. & T and Tokugawa Art Museum

In this tour you will visit 2 popular tourist destinations in Nagoya, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and Tokugawa Art Museum. "TOYOTA" was not an Automobile company at the time of founding!!! What?! Let's go to Toyota Museum to find out the truth there! After enjoying the Toyota museum, you will visit Tokugawa Art Museum which is a treasure trove of samurai armor & arms and traditional Japanese art works such as tea ceremony utensil, paintings and calligraphy.

Toyota C. Museum of I. & T and Tokugawa Art Museum

Castle Marathon: NagoyaーKomakiーInuyama (3 Castles in 1 Day)

Visit three castles in one day—Nagoya, Komaki, and Inuyama—tracing how castle design evolved from political power to battlefield strategy to an original National Treasure keep in a fast-paced 6-hour tour.

Castle Marathon: NagoyaーKomakiーInuyama (3 Castles in 1 Day)

Day trip from Nagoya to Mino, Gujo Hachiman by local train

Are you interested in rural area of Japan? Japan has many attractive preserved towns. In this tour you can visit some of such towns by local train. The tour starts from Nagoya. you will visit Mino and Gujo-Hachiman by Nagara-gawa railroad.

Day trip from Nagoya to Mino, Gujo Hachiman by local train

Nagoya Food Tour with a city local

This is a tour of finding your favorite food in Japan. We will walk around Nagoya and try as many food you wish for. The places that we are going are Nagoya, Osu, and Sakae. lets have a wonderful adventure!

Nagoya Food Tour with a city local

Nagoya 1 day Grand Tour

I am a National Government Licensed Tour Guide in English. I have lived in Nagoya City for more than 3 decades and I can guide you in tourist spots in Nagoya such as Nagoya Castle, Osu Kannon Temple & shopping arcade, Oasis 21 & TV Tower in Sakae and so on. Also, I can guide you to Takayama & Shirakawa in Gifu and Magome & Tsumago in Nagano and Ise in Mie, all are 2 days' trip from Nagoya.

Nagoya 1 day Grand Tour

Exploring the nightlife of Nagoya

I’m going to tour you around the Nagoya and Sakae city, the center of Nagoya. Going to get a drink, playing ping pong in the middle of the city while drinking a beer, getting some delicious foods at the casual izakaya, and have some fun at places that Japanese people will go when we drink alcohol! I can take you to anywhere you would like without any difficulties of language.

Exploring the nightlife of Nagoya

Legacy of the Shogun – The Most Powerful Samurai Roots

Explore the world of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan’s shogun who united the nation. This Nagoya tour traces his samurai roots. At Atsuta Shrine’s Kusanagi Museum, you can touch one of Japan’s largest swords — a rare hands-on experience, even though the sacred Kusanagi sword cannot be seen. Next, visit the Samurai & Ninja Museum to see authentic armor, weapons, and learn about Bushidō, the warrior code. Experience history, culture, and the spirit of the samurai, following the path from warrior to shogun.

Legacy of the Shogun – The Most Powerful Samurai Roots

One day trip in Nagoya with a local! Eat, Walk and Discover!

You don't know what to do in Nagoya? There are so many hidden places not known by tourists but it is worth to visit! We'll visit Nagoya castle, Nagono area where it is a full of tiny shops and restaurants, and Osu shopping arcade. I'm always flexible for the guest's preference and interests, so please feel free to tell me your interest and I can organize the best tour for you!

One day trip in Nagoya with a local! Eat, Walk and Discover!

Nagoya One-day sightseeing with Maki

Discover Nagoya, a city of history and industry! Nagoya is the fourth largest city in Japan and is conveniently located along the Shinkansen bullet train line, making it easily accessible by public transportation. Let’s visit the lively and stimulating city together with Maki.

Nagoya One-day sightseeing with Maki

More Private Tours in Nagoya

Full day Nagoya Private Tours

Nagoya Highlights for First Timers

Nagoya Highlights for First Timers

Enjoy sightseeing in Nagoya on route bus

Nagoya is located in the center of Japan. It has both "samurai" culture and modern technology. If you visit Nagoya, you can enjoy traditional culture as well as modern technology. Why don't you come and enjoy Nagoya with me?

Enjoy sightseeing in Nagoya on route bus

8-hour Nakasendo Magome Private Hiking Tour from Nagoya – Nationally Licensed Guide & Private Car

8-hour Nakasendo Magome Private Hiking Tour from Nagoya – Nationally Licensed Guide & Private Car

Nagoya Highlights: Toyota, Castle & Foodie Paradise

Nagoya Highlights: Toyota, Castle & Foodie Paradise

Nagoya Golden Tour

Nagoya Golden Tour

Nagoya favorite one day tour

Nagoya favorite one day tour

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.

Samurai Heritage Tour: Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine & Tokugawa Museum

Nagoya historical tours

Nagoya Breakfast( toast with red beans, coffee, salad) Nagoya castle(viewing inside and walking around here) AichiGokoku Shirne Kinshachi Yokocho(shopping and eating) Atuta Jingu(Amoterasu Omikami）

Nagoya historical tours

Day trip from Nagoya to Matsusaka by local train

Matsusaka city is one of the famous preserved towns including castle, samurai houses, and rich merchant houses. And it is also known as Japanese top-brand beef. "Matsusaka beef". In this tour you can enjoy all of them. Let's start the tour from Nagoya station by local train.

Day trip from Nagoya to Matsusaka by local train

1 Day Unique Nagoya: Culture, Craft & History

1 Day Unique Nagoya: Culture, Craft & History

A Bit of Technology, Nature and History in a Day

A Bit of Technology, Nature and History in a Day

[Culinary tour]Eating, playing, and shopping at Osu shopping arcade!

[Culinary tour]Eating, playing, and shopping at Osu shopping arcade!

Nagoya's Best and Hidden Gems in 6 hours - Totally Customizable

Nagoya's Best and Hidden Gems in 6 hours - Totally Customizable

Takayama (Little Kyoto)

Takayama (Little Kyoto)

Toyota C. Museum of I. & T and Tokugawa Art Museum

Toyota C. Museum of I. & T and Tokugawa Art Museum

Castle Marathon: NagoyaーKomakiーInuyama (3 Castles in 1 Day)

Visit three castles in one day—Nagoya, Komaki, and Inuyama—tracing how castle design evolved from political power to battlefield strategy to an original National Treasure keep in a fast-paced 6-hour tour.

Castle Marathon: NagoyaーKomakiーInuyama (3 Castles in 1 Day)

Day trip from Nagoya to Mino, Gujo Hachiman by local train

Are you interested in rural area of Japan? Japan has many attractive preserved towns. In this tour you can visit some of such towns by local train. The tour starts from Nagoya. you will visit Mino and Gujo-Hachiman by Nagara-gawa railroad.

Day trip from Nagoya to Mino, Gujo Hachiman by local train

Nagoya Food Tour with a city local

This is a tour of finding your favorite food in Japan. We will walk around Nagoya and try as many food you wish for. The places that we are going are Nagoya, Osu, and Sakae. lets have a wonderful adventure!

Nagoya Food Tour with a city local

Nagoya 1 day Grand Tour

Nagoya 1 day Grand Tour

Exploring the nightlife of Nagoya

Exploring the nightlife of Nagoya

Legacy of the Shogun – The Most Powerful Samurai Roots

Legacy of the Shogun – The Most Powerful Samurai Roots

One day trip in Nagoya with a local! Eat, Walk and Discover!

One day trip in Nagoya with a local! Eat, Walk and Discover!

Nagoya One-day sightseeing with Maki

Discover Nagoya, a city of history and industry! Nagoya is the fourth largest city in Japan and is conveniently located along the Shinkansen bullet train line, making it easily accessible by public transportation. Let’s visit the lively and stimulating city together with Maki.

Nagoya One-day sightseeing with Maki

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