Aichi: Atsuda Jingu Shrine & Tour End — Guide Shigeru
November, 2025
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
- 9:00 Meet at Naqgoya Castle station
- Visit Nagoya Castle
- 12:00 Visit Atsuda Jingu Shrine
- 13:30 Visit Shiratori Garden
- 15:00 Tour End
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Atsuda Jingu Shrine at 12:00, Shiratori Garden at 13:30 and Tour End at 15:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Nagoya Castle to Atsuta Jingu Temmacho by subway (270JPY); Jingu-mae to Nagoya Port by train (420JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 690JPY per person.
Title: What's a Private Nagoya Tour Like for Cruise Passengers? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests visited Tokyo from Europe and were planning to travel by cruise ship to Nagoya, Okinawa, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Some of the guests had stayed in Japan a very long time ago, while this was a first visit for others, and they were enjoying travel by cruise. They were interested in Japanese history, and as I guided them around Nagoya Castle, they seemed genuinely engaged in stories about the warlords of the Sengoku and Edo periods and the Japanese culture that developed during the Edo era under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. At Atsuta Shrine, they listened with great interest to topics such as mythology, the history and position of the imperial family up to the present day, the syncretism and later separation of Shinto and Buddhism, and the background and circumstances leading to the movement to abolish Buddhism. Finally, we visited the nearby Shirotori Garden, where the autumn foliage was at its peak, and they seemed deeply moved by its beauty. (Photos attached.) We had a late lunch together at a small, highly rated ramen shop, and then I saw them off at the subway station, where we parted ways.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya Castle～Atsuta Jingu Temmacho | 270JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Jingu-mae～Nagoya Port | 420JPY |
| Total | 690JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Atsuda Jingu Shrine, Shiratori Garden and Tour End.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 690JPY per person across 2 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Shigeru is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Aichi itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello
Let me introduce myself briefly. I have over 30 years of experience in the tourism industry. For the past decade, I have worked with a destination management company, arranging group tours and FIT (private small groups) for overseas visitors while also guiding guests firsthand.I offer guided tours fluently in both English and Japanese across all regions. My areas of expertise include Nara, Nagoya, Gifu (Samurai Road, Sekigahara Battlefield, etc.), Tokyo, and Kyoto.My goal is to ensure you have a wonderful time in Japan by experiencing our local history, culture, nature, and food, and by connecting with local people. I invite you to discover the authentic Japan that lies beneath the surface.