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 at 13:00 @ Nagoya Port Garden Pier (Guide Miura will be waiting on-site from 10:30, 30 minutes before the original tour start time)
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and view Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower (13:00-14:30) ・・・ From Nagoya Port to Nagoya Castle by subway
- 3. Move to Tokugawaen and view Tokugawaen (Japanese garden) and the Tokugawa Art Museum (14:30-16:10) ・・・ From Nagoya Castle to Tokugawaen by taxi
- 4. Move to the Oasis 21 area and view the Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER and the Oasis 21 shopping area (16:10-17:00)
- ・・・ From Tokugawaen to Oasis 21 by taxi
- 5. Return to Nagoya Castle Garden Pier and disband at 17:30 (17:00-17:30) ・・・ From the Oasis 21 area (near Sakae Station) to Nagoya Port by subway
What Can You See on a Private Nagoya Tour from a Cruise Ship Arrival? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group of four visiting from North America. Due to sea fog on the morning of the tour, the cruise ship's arrival at the Port of Nagoya was delayed by nearly three hours, which pushed the originally planned tour start time from 11:00 to 13:00 and shortened the tour from the originally scheduled six hours to four and a half hours. We canceled the lunch reservation and were still able to smoothly cover the entire planned itinerary, including Nagoya Castle, Tokugawaen Garden, the Tokugawa Art Museum, the Mirai Tower, and the Oasis 21 area, and the guests were very pleased. When guests arrive by cruise ship, unexpected situations such as a delayed tour start time due to weather can occur, but I once again realized that by responding flexibly each time and ensuring the guests enjoy the guided tour, they can be fully satisfied.
Following the instructions from [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/), I have noted the time progression along the tour route, combining the time spent at each site with the travel time between sites, so please kindly review it.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya Port Station～Nagoya Castle Station | 270JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae Station～Nagoya Port 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
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.