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Tour Itinerary
- 1. Meeting @9:20 at Nagoya Port Garden Pier, gathered 20 minutes later than scheduled due to the guest's circumstances
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and tour the Honmaru Palace and the area around Nagoya Castle
- 3. Lunch @Yabaton Kinshachi Yokocho store
- 4. Move to Tokugawaen and tour Tokugawaen (Japanese garden) and the Tokugawa Art Museum
- 5. Move to the Shikemichi area and tour around Shikemichi (galleries and shops renovated from old warehouses along the canal, etc.)
- 6. Return to Nagoya Port Garden Pier and disband 15:30
What Is a Private Nagoya Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nagoya Castle, Tokugawa Garden, and Shikemichi
Although the day brought continuous light rain, the guests enjoyed visiting Nagoya Castle, Tokugawa Garden & the Tokugawa Art Museum, and the Shikemichi area. At each site, they enjoyed seasonal blossoms such as the plum flowers beginning to bloom and camellias, and at Tokugawa Garden they viewed a special exhibition of winter peonies with great interest. The guests were also delighted by the atmosphere of the Shikemichi area, where warehouses dating back to the Edo period line the canal, and they spent a relaxing time enjoying a coffee break at a canal-side café and gallery. Because the meeting was delayed by about 20 minutes due to the guests' circumstances, I adjusted the finishing time at Nagoya Port slightly later, so I believe they were able to enjoy the entire planned itinerary at a comfortable pace.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoyako Station～Nagoyajo Station | 270JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Kokusai Center Station～Nagoyako Station | 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
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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
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.