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. 9:50 Meet @ Nagoya Port (Kinjo Pier)
- 2. Nagoya Castle: View the interior of Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower
- 3. View the Tokugawa Art Museum
- 4. View the Craft Center at Noritake Garden and the Noritake Museum
- 5. Return to Nagoya Port (Kinjo Pier), disband at 15:40
Title: What Is a Rainy-Day Private Nagoya Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
Body:
Because there was information that the weather would worsen (rain) from the afternoon of that day, I arrived at the meeting point early, informed the guests of this, and started guiding as soon as the reserved taxi arrived. Following the itinerary agreed upon with the guests, we visited and toured Nagoya Castle, the Tokugawa Art Museum, and Noritake Garden. However, with the guests' consent, we skipped the visit to Tokugawaen (a Japanese garden) due to the poor weather. For the transfer from the meeting point at Kinjo Pier to central Nagoya, as well as for movement between sites, I used a combination of taxi and subway, conducting the tour in a way that was smooth and that kept transportation costs from becoming excessive. The guests were very pleased that I had selected sites they could enjoy even in the rain, and that the entire tour proceeded smoothly.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Tsukijiguchi～Nagoya Castle | 270JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae～Tsukijiguchi | 270JPY |
| Total | 540JPY | ||
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!
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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
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A great 4 hour…
Oct 2, 2025
Jeffrey_B
Nagoya with Todd Miura
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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.