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Tour Itinerary
- 1. Meet at 9:00 @ Nagoya Port Garden Pier
- 2. Travel to Nagoya Castle and view Honmaru Palace and the Nagoya Castle area
- 3. Lunch @ Yabaton Kinshachi Yokocho branch
- 4. Travel to Atsuta Shrine and view the shrine grounds, the Treasure Hall, and Kusanagikan
- 5. Travel to Osu Shopping District and view the shopping street and Osu Kannon
- 6. Travel to Nagoya Port Garden Pier and disband at 15:00
What Is a Rainy-Day Private Tour of Nagoya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
I guided the group on a private tour of Nagoya, with one of the guests unable to join due to feeling unwell, so I led the remaining guests. The weather was rainy for nearly the entire day. After having lunch near Nagoya Castle, I adjusted the itinerary by skipping the originally planned Oasis 21 and the Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, and instead traveled directly to Atsuta Shrine by taxi to minimize time spent walking outdoors. After viewing Atsuta Shrine, we headed from Atsuta-Jingu-Nishi Station (subway) to the Osu shopping district, where the guests were able to enjoy the covered arcade shopping street in Osu, so the latter half of the tour could be enjoyed without rain gear. In addition, we happened to see a wedding procession along the approach to Atsuta Shrine, which delighted the guests very much. Although the tour was carried out in the rain, I believe the guests were satisfied.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoyako Station～Nagoya Castle Station | 270JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Atsuta Jingu Nishi Station～Kamimaezu Station | 240JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Kamimaezu Station～Nagoyako Station | 270JPY |
| Total | 780JPY | ||
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.