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 9:00 @ Hotel
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and view Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower
- 3. Move to the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and view the Textile Machinery Pavilion and Automobile Pavilion
- 4. Lunch @ Equip Nine (near the east gate of Tokugawaen)
- 5. Move to Tokugawaen and view Tokugawaen (Japanese garden)
- 6. Move to Oasis 21 and view the rooftop of the Oasis 21 building
- 7. Return to Hotel and disband 15:00
What Can You See on a Private One-Day Nagoya Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors traveling to Japan from South America. Through prior communication arranged via a local travel agency, I had confirmed their request to spend plenty of time viewing the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, so I arranged the itinerary to match their wishes. Since they wanted a late lunch, we first took our time visiting Nagoya Castle and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, and on the way to the next site, Tokugawaen Garden, they enjoyed lunch at a restaurant near the East Gate of Tokugawaen that serves both Western and Japanese cuisine. At Tokugawaen Garden, they were delighted by the calm atmosphere of the grounds and the seasonal flowers. We stopped by Oasis 21 in central Nagoya before returning to the Hotel, and I believe they thoroughly enjoyed their one-day tour of Nagoya.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Sakae Station～Nagoya Station | 210JPY |
| Total | 210JPY | ||
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
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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.