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- English
Centrally located and surrounded by fertile plains, mountains, rivers, and the sea, it is easy to understand why Nagoya is known as “the Heart of Japan.” This castle city attracted samurai and craftsmen alike and, later, wealthy merchants and innovative leaders of industry. Today, Nagoya has cemented itself as Japan’s center of industry and is home to manufacturing giants such as Toyota, Brother, Noritake, Ibanez, Buffalo, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
This tour will take you into several historical estates and private gardens of these titans of industry. Marvel at the gilded artwork and golden screens in Honmaru Palace and sip tea while gazing at a garden designed for a daimyo as you are led by an experienced, English-speaking guide through Nagoya on this full-day tour.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the clock tower should be located directly in front of you. If you are arriving via a JR line, look for signs directing you towards the Taiko-Dori Gate.
Itinerary
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The tour begins with a meetup at Nagoya Station at 09:00. Guests should wait inside the station, in front of the SILVER clock tower across from the Shinkansen exit gates. Your guide will greet you there. Your guide will provide you with a brief history of the city and set the scene as we depart from Nagoya Station toward Nagoya Castle via the City’s tourist bus.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We will tour Nagoya Castle grounds and the exterior of the castle’s keep before entering Honmaru Palace.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
We will stop for a quick lunch and free time to purchase souvenirs in Kinsachi Yokocho. Feel free to ask your guide for recommendations or let your nose lead the way!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
After lunch, we will head to Nagoya’s Culture Path on foot. It is about a 20-minute walk from Kinshachi Yokocho. Once we arrive at the Culture Path, your guide will lead you through several historical villas and gardens once owned by some of Nagoya’s wealthiest families.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
We will set off on foot once again to our final destination, Tokugawa Garden. The walk from the Culture Path to Tokugawa Garden is about 20 minutes. Upon arrival, you will be able to take a well-deserved rest as we enjoy Sencha tea and traditional Japanese sweets in a historical tea house. After refreshments, you will have the opportunity to take a relaxing stroll through the garden. At around 16:25 we will head back to Nagoya station via Nagoya’s tourist bus. Guests wishing to end the tour at Sakae will be able to do so.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Walking time is already included in the tour duration
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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