Hello, guests of JGA tours, I’m Takao (Todd) Miura, a national licensed guide of Japan.
I have experiences as a professional guide over 5 years. The themes in which I’m well versed include castles, Japaneses landscape gardens, museums, festivals, and traditinal Japanese arts and crafts.
Nagoya City and Aichi Prefecture, where I live, have many attractive sites to visit. I would like to introduce you to the most popular sites and spots in this area.
I really wish to have a very nice time with you as a guide of your tour in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.
This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. Meet up @Nagoya Station Shinkansen ticket gate 10:30
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and view the interior of Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower 10:30-12:15・・Move to Nagoya Castle by subway
- 3. Move to the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and have lunch at the museum cafeteria 12:15-12:50・・Move to the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology by taxi
- 4. View the Textile Machinery Pavilion and Automobile Pavilion at the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology 12:50-14:30
- 5. Move to Tokugawaen and view Tokugawaen (Japanese garden) 14:30-15:30・・Move to Tokugawaen by taxi
- 6. Move to Sakae and view the Oasis 21 area 15:30-16:15・・Move to Sakae by taxi
- 7. Move to Nagoya Station, return to the Shinkansen ticket gate, and disband 16:15-16:30・・Move to Nagoya Station by subway
What's a Private Day Tour of Nagoya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nagoya Castle, Toyota Museum, and Tokugawaen
The guest was a visitor from North America. The guest had a strong interest in Japanese history. While touring Nagoya Castle, the guest asked about the relationship between the shogun and the emperor, and I provided a detailed explanation. At the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, the guest took great interest in Sakichi Toyoda, the founder who established the automatic loom business amid Japan's rapid modernization following the Meiji Restoration, and I gave related explanations. On that day, a trial run of an admission reservation system was being conducted for the Honmaru Palace at Nagoya Castle, and thanks to an advance reservation we were able to enter with no waiting time, which the guest greatly appreciated. At the third site, Tokugawaen, the guest enjoyed the beauty of the Japanese garden and the atmosphere of the grounds. While traveling by subway and taxi, the guest also enjoyed conversations about various aspects of Japan.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya～Nagoya Castle | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae (Aichi Prefecture)～Nagoya | 210JPY |
| Total | 450JPY | ||
Hello, guests of JGA tours, I’m Takao (Todd) Miura, a national licensed guide of Japan.
I have experiences as a professional guide over 5 years. The themes in which I’m well versed include castles, Japaneses landscape gardens, museums, festivals, and traditinal Japanese arts and crafts.
Nagoya City and Aichi Prefecture, where I live, have many attractive sites to visit. I would like to introduce you to the most popular sites and spots in this area.
I really wish to have a very nice time with you as a guide of your tour in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.
Feb 16, 2026
B9190RXcolleenm
The Nagoya walking tour was great!
Tripadvisor review: Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
Todd was the perfect…
Feb 16, 2026
B9190RXcolleenm
The Nagoya walking tour was great!
Tripadvisor review: Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
Todd was the perfect tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and tailored the tour for us to
make the most of our time in Nagoya. We easily made our way to the key sites of the city
and Todd helped us plan the next day with excellent recommendations.
Oct 2, 2025
Jeffrey_B
Nagoya with Todd Miura
Viator review: Nagoya / Aichi Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
A great 4 hour…
Oct 2, 2025
Jeffrey_B
Nagoya with Todd Miura
Viator review: Nagoya / Aichi Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
A great 4 hour tour around the city. We visited the Castle, a Japanese Garden and the city centre.
Todd was very knowledgeable and ensured a great experience for us
Sep 17, 2025
sjhppy
Todd Was A Fabulous Guide
Tripadvisor review: Nagoya Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
I highly recommend Todd! He…
Sep 17, 2025
sjhppy
Todd Was A Fabulous Guide
Tripadvisor review: Nagoya Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
I highly recommend Todd! He was extremely knowledgeable and a great English speaker! In addition, he was so helpful even before the tour started. He kept us apprised of the weather, the amount of cash we would need for select spots, etc. He was great and this tour was really wonderful!
Jul 22, 2025
guelphturfgrassinstu
Tripadvisor review: Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
We enjoyed this tour with a knowledgeable guide. Todd shared…
Jul 22, 2025
guelphturfgrassinstu
Tripadvisor review: Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
We enjoyed this tour with a knowledgeable guide. Todd shared insights into Japanese
culture, language, and great suggestions for future visits.