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. 9:00 Meet @ Hotel Lobby
- 2. Nagoya Castle: Tour inside Honmaru Palace and around the castle tower
- 3. Lunch at Yabaton Kinshachi Yokocho branch
- 4. Tour Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER and Oasis 21 shopping area
- 5. Atsuta Shrine: Worship at the main hall, tour Kokoro no Komichi, the Treasure Hall, and Kusanagi-kan
- 6. 15:00 Return to Hotel and disband
What Is a Private One-Day Nagoya Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
When meeting the guests, I explained the details of the day's itinerary and confirmed whether there were any special requests regarding the plan. Since the guests expressed a wish to visit souvenir shops, I made a point of arranging the tour so they could shop at the souvenir stores at Nagoya Castle and the Oasis 21 shopping area. Because the tour started early in the morning, the number of tourists at each site was lower than usual, allowing us to cover the planned itinerary comfortably. We were able to enter the Honmaru Palace, have lunch near Nagoya Castle, and enjoy a sweets break at Atsuta Shrine without any waiting time, and everything proceeded exactly on schedule until we returned to the guests' hotel and parted ways, which the guests were very pleased with.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya Station～Nagoya Castle Station | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Nagoya Castle Station～Sakae Station | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Sakae Station～Atsuta Jingu Nishi Station | 240JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Atsuta Jingu Nishi Station～Kanayama Station | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Kanayama Station～Nagoya Station | 180JPY |
| Total | 1,080JPY | ||
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
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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.