Top Nagoya Cultural Tours

Discover Japan’s culture of ‘monozukuri' (craftsmanship) on this private half-day tour of Nagoya. Visit two renowned companies, the car manufacturer Toyota, and Noritake—a tableware and technology company. Hear how Central Japan became a key region for advanced manufacturing as you watch live demonstrations, hear informative commentary, and check out exhibitions on a tour that includes admission ticket and private guide.

Immerse yourself in the history of samurai culture on this private walking tour of Nagoya. With a dedicated guide for just you and your party, explore the highlights such as the modern Sakae district, the Osu Kannon Temple, and Nagoya Castle. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide, the ability to travel at your own pace, and plenty of time to ask questions. All entrance fees included.

Get to know the flavors and culture of Nagoya with a walking tour. Join a guide to see historic temples and shrines plus small restaurants and specialty shops loved by locals. Visit a kimono shop, taste street foods such as okonomiyaki (a Japanese savory pancake), and sample Japanese sweets.

Customized private tour with friendly 100% local guide Moka! You can enjoy the BEST selections of Nagoya spots !! We will visit .. 1. Nagoya Castle -Explore samurai residence "Hommaru Palace" and enjoy history 2. Sakae Oasis 21 -Beautiful view of TV tower, called Spaceship-aqua 3. Nagoya Local Food -Choose from various kinds of Nagoya restaurants 4. Sakae Shopping Area -Enjoy modern downtown city 5. Osu Kannon Arcade and Temple  -Explore old street & visit shrine and temple . This plan is customizable so please let me know your ideas and favorites !! Meet at Golden Clock in Nagoya station 9:15 !! (Flexible) We mainly take bus and subway for transportation. . [Important Notice] * Solo traveler is charged extra 4000yen. * I have my baby to take care of, so I need to check the nursery before confirm your tour.Thank you for understanding. * Nagoya Castle main tower is closed because of the construction, but you can fully enjoy exploring Hommaru Palace samurai residence!

This is the ultimate comprehensive tour of Nagoya. Traveling on foot means you’ll access places that you couldn’t get to by train or bus. You’ll be in a small-group tour, so your tour experience will feel more personalized. Make the most of limited time, by seeing multiple highlights in one tour such as Nagoya Castle, the Sakae downtown area, and the Osu district, including Osu Kannon Temple.

Leave Nagoya to visit the samurai city of Kiyosu, then finish the day on a high note with beers at the Kirin brewery. The former home of the feared samurai warrior Oda Nobunaga, Kiyosu is a city steeped in history with castles, shrines, and landmarks aplenty. Visit the Hiyoshi Shrine, then continue to Kiyosu Castle where you'll have chance to dress up in samurai armor, meet an armor maker, and more. Before your return to Nagoya, you'll tour the Kirin beer factory, sampling three glasses of beer as you explore.

This is the ultimate fish and sushi experience. Get access to Yanagibashi fish market in Nagoya, where you’ll see fish and seafood being prepared and sold. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as you’ll have a guide with you to lead the way, translate, teach you about sushi, and answer questions. Choose from two tour options—either have a sushi breakfast or enjoy a cooking class.

Take part in a shibori tie-dye workshop in Arimatsu and learn all about this ancient Japanese art from a local guide. The experience starts with a walking tour around the old city, so you can admire its original Edo-era buildings, shop for souvenir shibori art, and visit the Tie-Dyeing Museum. Afterward, you'll head to your workshop to create your very own shibori tie-dye masterpiece. Choose from two options when you book online.

Learn to do origami in Nagoya and create your own figures out of washi paper. The ancient Japanese art involves folding paper to make both classic and complex creations, and you'll do it with the help of your own paper folding pro. Make shapes such as the Japanese crane and the star-like kusudama, and take home your origami creations at the end of the class.

Special private tour guided by friendly local guide Moka and English speaking driver with luxury car! You can efficiently explore Nagoya must-see spots in 1 day! We will visit .. 1. Nagoya Castle -Explore samurai residence "Hommaru Palace" 2. Sakae Oasis 21 -Beautiful view of TV tower, called Spaceship-aqua 3. Nagoya Local Food -Choose from various kinds of Nagoya restaurants 4. Sakae Shopping Area -Enjoy modern downtown city 5. Osu Kannon Arcade and Temple  -Explore old street & visit shrine and temple 6. Toyota Commemorative Museum  -History of Toyota company, enjoy various cars . This plan is customizable so please let me know your ideas and favorites !! Pick up & drop off at your hotel. . [Important Notice] * I have my baby to take care of, so I need to check the nursery before confirm your tour.Thank you for understanding. * Nagoya Castle main tower is closed because of the construction, but you can fully enjoy exploring Hommaru Palace samurai residence!

Check off two of Nagoya’s most popular attractions in one day: the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, and SCMAGLEV & Railway Park. Whether you’re interested in Japanese design, engineering, and manufacturing, or want an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment, this guided tour is a great way to learn. Discover how the Japanese railway was transformed, from steam locomotives to the Shinkansen (bullet train) and MAGLEV (magnetic speed train).

Nagoya is steeped in ancient history, culture and tradition but is also a modern metropolis of neon lights and a thriving community. With so many things going, you may need a kickstart on this trip. Fear not! With one of our friendly hosts by your side to show you the ropes, you’ll soon find your feet while seeing some of the city's highlights then discover its local spots too. Or you could use the time with your host to get well acquainted with the neighborhood you’re staying in. You'll feel like a local in no time! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Half a day in Nagoya, how lucky are you? It might not seem like enough time but trust us, with one of our friendly hosts from the area by your side you can experience its essence. Take in the iconic sights like the Nagoya Castle and the Sky-Boat Ferris wheel, stroll through the Noritake Garden, see the city's vast skyline from atop the Nagoya TV Tower and (over)indulge in Nagoya's authentic and diverse food scene. Hunger pangs quelled, continue your adventure, exploring museums, shopping up a storm or experiencing the thriving cosplay scene. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Learn how to draw manga, the Japanese cartoon-style sketches, during a workshop in Nagoya. With a private guide at your side to translate, you'll meet the manga school manager and learn how to use G-pens, screen tone, and other tools to create your very own manga drawing. If time permits at the end of the class, there may be chance for a short tour of the culture-rich Osu shopping arcade, which is nearby.

Customized private tour with friendly 100% local guide Moka! You can enjoy the GREAT selections of Nagoya spots !! We will visit .. 1. Nagoya Castle  -Explore Samurai residence "Hommaru Palace" and enjoy history and stories 2. Nagoya Local Food  -You can choose from various restaurants! Try MISO soybeans paste! 3. Toyota Commemorative Museum -Enjoy learning Japanese No. 1 car history 4. Nagoya station -Visit local shops and Nagoya souvenirs . This plan is customizable so please let me know your ideas !! Meet at Golden Clock in Nagoya station 9:15 !! (Flexible) We mainly take bus and train for transportation. . [Important Notice] * Solo traveler is charged extra 4000yen. * I have my baby to take care of, so I need to check the nursery before confirm your booking.Thank you for understanding. * TOYOTA Commemorative Museum is closed on Mondays. * Nagoya Castle main tower is closed because of the construction, but you can fully enjoy exploring Hommaru Palace samurai residence!

This private and customizable tour for Tokyo is perfect for guests who would like to have their own itinerary planned based on their interests and preferences, allowing guests to experience the city at their own pace.

Nagoya is rich with history and pride and this small-group tour is a great way to experience it. Visit the Nagoya Castle and the beautiful Hommaru Palace from the Edo period, learn about the tradition of Monozukuri, or craftsmanship, at the Toyota Commemorative Museum, and listen to stories from the Samurai times over the course of four hours.

Take home a new skill as well as memories with this traditional Japanese wrapping class in Nagoya. Teaching you the art of furoshiki (wrapping presents in fabric), the class shows you ways to wrap gifts of any shape and size in a classic Japanese style. Shop for fabric near the Fushimi station with a guide, then travel to the Nishiasahi enclave where the class takes place.

Immerse yourself in Japanese food culture and spend an afternoon learning to make soba (buckwheat noodles). This experience is for those who want more than just a vacation; you get the benefits of a cooking class, insider knowledge from a Japanese instructor, and an immersive experience making – and tasting - soba. Morning or afternoon start times make it easy to fit this class into your schedule.

The Nakasendo is one of the five ancient highways that were built by Edo Government about 400 years ago. It connected Tokyo and Kyoto. Villages called post towns sprung up along the route as places for travelers to stop to eat, restock, and stay overnight. On this one-day tour you will visit two of these post towns: Magome and Tsumago. Both have retained the atmosphere of the Edo Period, due to conscientious efforts by locals and officials to preserve their special wood and plaster architecture, wood craftsmanship, traditions, and food. Struggle no longer with the train timetables and local buses which don’t run often, with your own knowledgeable tour guide taxi driver who will both show you around the area and provide easy point to point travelling. Our driver will assist you on planning your day at these two sites so you can make the most of your time.

Visit all famous spots in Nagoya in one day! The world-famous TOYOTA originated here. See the spirit of manufacturing in a large museum, as a large factory/exhibition. Visit Japan's largest castle, Nagoya Castle. It is famous for its gold whales. Look at the luxurious Japanese style room shining with gold objects from the time. For lunch, choose your favorite dish from Nagoya's specialties. Take a walk in the elaborate Japanese garden, feel the four seasons of Japan. Take photos in an elegant castle-like building. Finally visit several ways to enjoy Nagoya, visit temples, eating, shopping and game centers. Purchase a one-day bus ticket, your guide will show you around the whole day!

Move over Disney World, there's a new kid on the block. Okay, maybe not new but definitely underrated when it comes to family-friendly fun. We are talking about Nagoya of course. Follow one of our friendly hosts on an adventure through the city that is guaranteed to thrill young and old alike. Visit the Nagashima Spa Land and its massive amusement park, water park and spa. There are so many interactive museums, colorful shopping centers, shrines and palaces to see it is impossible to get bored. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Drive cruising comfortably to visit four of Nagoya's popular sightseeing spots on this half-day city tour with a driver. This is a great introduction to the city. We specially designed the pick-up time starts from 9 am onwards, not too early not too late to enjoy the city tour. This tour will not require much walking during the whole itinerary. Lastly, we will prepare information for travelers to travel from Sunshine Sakae back to the hotel by train, challenge Subway train! Easy! And you will like it!

Although Nagoya is usually overlooked by travelers, there are many interesting activities and sights to enjoy here. Get insider knowledge from a local guide, who will show you corners of the city that you probably wouldn’t have found otherwise. On this tour you’ll see that there is much more to Nagoya than meets the eye, and you can leave feeling pleased that you’ve discovered things that most travelers miss.