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Joined 2025
Tommie T.
Available Areas
Aichi, Nagoya (Living)
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English
Response Time
8 hours on average
Availability Updated
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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!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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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
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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
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Shibori Experience in Arimatsu & Shrine Visit
Visit the sacred Atsuta Shrine, one of the most prestigious shrines in Japan, and feel its rich spiritual energy. Then, head to Arimatsu and enjoy a hands-on Shibori tie-dye workshop with a local artisan. The workshop takes place in a beautifully preserved traditional merchant house that is over 100 years old. You’ll experience the charm of old Japan while creating your own Arimatsu Shibori fabric — a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home and treasure.
Shibori Experience in Arimatsu & Shrine Visit
Reviews
Carl W.
“Nagoya Highlights”
Tommie T. Was excellent, we did not know what to expect at this port stop. She took us around to many sights seamlessly. Subway, bus and walking, do not think we missed anything. Tommie was very knowledgeable and explained items that the onsite guides did not know or forgot to tell us. Highly recommend her for your tour in Nagoya.
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Tommie T.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring Nagoya and that the tour went smoothly for you. It was a real pleasure guiding you around the city and sharing some of the local stories and culture. I really loved the warm, positive atmosphere you both created — I hope to travel like you two someday! Please come back to Japan if you have the chance. Until then, stay well and keep enjoying your adventures!
Caren D.
“Nagoya Highlights”
We had the pleasure of touring Nagoya with Tommie. She promptly met us at the cruise terminal. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we met her she was incredibly warm; personable, welcoming-it felt like we explored the region with a knowledgeable friend. Her deep understanding of Japan’s history and local customs added depth to every place we visited. Whether we were walking through ancient shrines and temples or navigating bustling markets (she found the best spot for ceramic kitchen goods!) or discovering gems off the beaten path (the most peaceful and delicious tea house and garden) she shared insights and stories that brought life to each moment. She was also particularly attentive and flexible, tailoring the experience to our pace and interests, always making sure we were comfortable and engaged. We shared our love for our sons and puppies as well! If you are looking for a guide who combines expertise with genuine hospitality and elegance, we wholeheartedly recommend Tommie! She made our day in Nagoya a truly memorable day. Extra bonus was the private car and driver she arranged for part of the day which helped us beat the heat!i
Tommie T.
Thank you so much for taking your precious time to share such a wonderful review—it truly motivates me! I’m so grateful that you enjoyed my hometown, Nagoya. I remember how much your husband appreciated learning about Japanese customs at the shrine, and I’m delighted that the tea house was as special to you as it is to me. It was an absolute pleasure to guide guests as warm and curious as you, and I loved our chats about our sons and our puppies. I hope you can spend many happy moments together once you’re back home. Take care, Tommie
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