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NAGOYA PRIVATE WALKING TOURS & GUIDES

Tailored 4 and 6-Hour Private Tours

We focus the day on the legacy of the three great unifiers who shaped Japan's history. Whether we are walking through the restored Honmaru palace at Nagoya Castle or the temple-town streets of Osu Kannon Shotengai, we move at a pace that fits your group. We connect these landmarks to give you a deeper look at the city’s past and its shaping of the city today, keeping the day flexible and centered on what you want to see.

@Nagoya Sign in front of Oasis 21 and Nagoya TV tower in Nagoya

CUSTOM NAGOYA ITINERARIES | PRIVATE TAILORED TOURS

From Feudal Castles to the Modern Streets of Nagoya


We build these days around what you want to see, whether you are focused on the city’s feudal past or the local shopping streets of Osu and Sakae. We handle the navigation so you can stay centered on the experience rather than the logistics. This is the best choice for families and small groups who want to see the region at their own pace without a rigid schedule. You tell us what matters to you, and we create a plan that covers the best of the city for your group.

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Private Sakura / cherry blossom tour at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya Japan

NAGOYA HIGHLIGHTS | SAMURAI HERITAGE & MODERN SKYLINE TOUR

From Feudal Castles to the Modern Streets of Nagoya


We start in Sakae under the glass-roofed Oasis 21 and the MIRAI TOWER. After walking the underground shopping streets, we take the subway to Nagoya Castle to see the golden shachihoko and the restored Honmaru Palace. The day ends in the Osu district, where traditional storefronts meet neighborhood temples. This route shows the direct transition from Nagoya's samurai history to it being Japan's modern powerhouse.


4 Hour Private Tour

1 ~ 6 People

¥20,000


Sakae - Oasis 21 - Hisaya Odori Park - Mirai Tower - Nagoya Castle & Honmaru Palace - Osu Shotengai

 Plus additional points of interest

Osu Kannon In Nagoya's Osu Kannon Shopping district

NAGOYA TEMPLES & OSU SHOTENGAI | GUIDED CITY TOUR

Buddhist Icons and the Streets of Osu Kannon


Our four-hour walk focuses on the local shops and spiritual landmarks of the Osu district. We visit Osu Kannon temple—known for its massive red lantern—and walk through the covered shopping arcades. We continue to Higashi Betsuin to see the heavy wood-and-tile gates that survived the city's modernization. It is a look at how Nagoya’s local trading markets and religious sites have existed side-by-side for generations.


4 Hour Private Tour

1 ~ 6 People

¥20,000


Osu Shotengai - Osu Kannon - Higashi Betusin

Plus additional points of interest

Atsuta Jingu: Japan’s 2nd Most Sacred Shrine & Home of the Kusanagi Sword

ATSUTA JINGU | IMPERIAL HERITAGE & SAMURAI HISTORY TOUR

Japan's Second Most Sacred Shrine and the Kusanagi Sword


Our walk explores the home of the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, one of the Three Imperial Regalia of Japan. We walk the grounds to see the Nobunaga-Bei wall and the 1,000-year-old camphor trees before visiting the Kusanagi-kan museum. The collection displays a wide range of historical blades, including massive "Odachi" swords reaching over two meters in length. This route provides a direct look at Nagoya's oldest landmark and the impressive craftsmanship behind these traditional weapons.


2.5 Hour Private Tour 

1 ~ 6 People ¥10,000


Atsuta Jingu Main Hall - Kusanagi-kan Sword Museum Plus additional points of interest

Noritake Vase at Noritake Gardens  and Museum in Nagoya Japan

CRAFTS & MERCHANT HISTORY | NORITAKE MUSEUM & ENDOJI SHOTENGAI TOUR

Noritake Ceramics and the Oldest Trading Alleys in Nagoya


Noritake Garden features landscaped grounds and a collection of world-class Japanese porcelain. In Endoji Shotengai, the city's oldest shopping arcade maintains its original mid-century neighborhood atmosphere. The nearby Shike-michi district contains preserved 18th-century warehouses and stone walls that survived the fires of World War II. This route shows the craftsmanship and merchant history that shaped Nagoya long before its modern redevelopment.


4 Hour Private Tour

1 ~ 6 People

¥20,000


Noritake Museum & Garden - Endoji Shotengai - Shike-Michi District

Plus additional points of interest

Yokiso Villa in Nagoya's Kakuozan area near famous Nittaiji Temple

KAKUOZAN & NITTAI-JI | TEMPLES & NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS TOUR

Japan’s Oldest Original Castle and the Riverside Merchant Town of Inuyama


The walk begins at the Kakuozan subway, following the vibrant street lined with local shops and independent cafes. The route leads to Nittai-ji Temple, the only site in Japan representing both Thai and Japanese Buddhism, featuring a gilded interior and one of the city's tallest pagodas. We explore the surrounding lanes to see the mix of affluent homes and the Taisho-era Yokiso villa. This is a look at a quieter side of Nagoya where historic landmarks meet contemporary local life.


2.5 Hour Tour

1 ~ 6 People

¥10,000


Kakuozan Neighborhood - Nittai-Ji Temple - Yokiso Villa

Plus additional points of interest

Japan's oldest castle keep at Inuyama Castle overlooking the Kiso River near Nagoya Japan

INUYAMA CASTLE | JAPAN’S OLDEST CASTLE & HISTORIC TOWN TOUR

The 16th-Century Fortress and Riverside Streets of Inuyama


The tour features Inuyama Castle, a national treasure and the oldest original fortress in Japan. We walk through the main keep to see the original wooden interior and take in a commanding view of the Kiso River and the surrounding mountains. Below the castle, the merchant district is lined with traditional wooden townhouses that now serve as local craft shops and food stalls. This route is a look at a well-preserved castle town that avoided the destruction of modern development.


2.5 Hour Private Tour

1 ~ 6 People

¥20,000


Inuyama Castle - Inuyama Castle Streetscape 

Plus additional points of interest

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    Additional ExpensesThe following costs are not included in the tour fee and must be paid directly by the guest at the time of the service:

    • Transportation: All public and private transit fees for the group and the guide.
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    • Guests must be at least 20 years old to consume alcohol, in accordance with Japanese law.
    • Certain evening itineraries may have specific age restrictions; please verify requirements at the time of booking.

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