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- English
Nagoya is known as the “Heart of Japan” for not only its central location and historical significance but also for its great contributions to the culture and industry of Japan. A city of innovation, the industrial prominence of the region had led it to become the home to manufacturing giants such as Toyota, Brother, Noritake, Ibanez, Buffalo, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
From automobiles to AI, and from edo-era lodgings to glass skyscrapers, this journey through Japan’s center of commerce will provide you with a glimpse into Nagoya’s industrial past and its dreams for a technological future as you are led by an experienced, English-speaking guide 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 10:00. 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 Shikemichi Townscape on foot.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
View the well-preserved Shikemichi district, as your guide explains the unique features of the area and what life was like for Edo-era residents of this city of samurai.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy a guided tour through Noritake Garden Gallery and Museum as you view the process of how this elegant porcelain is created from start to finish. Then spend some free time to grab lunch, shop for tableware, or simply appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of the porcelain and chinaware.
2 hours 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
After lunch, we will head to the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology where your guide will lead you through exhibits explaining the history and manufacturing process of this world-renowned company.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
Enjoy the expansive views from atop the Sky Promenade of Nagoya’s tallest skyscraper. Guests wishing to end the tour here are welcome to do so and stay as long as they like to watch the sunset or the romantic night views. The tour concludes at Nagoya Station, where the guide will say their goodbyes.
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
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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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