Nagoya Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Todd
February, 2026
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 the guests at the Sakura-dori side entrance of Nagoya Station @9:30
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and tour the Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle keep 9:30-11:00…To Nagoya Castle, move by subway
- 3. Move to Oasis 21 and tour the Oasis 21 area and the area around Mirai Tower 11:00-11:30…To Oasis 21, move by taxi
- 4. Move to Atsuta Shrine and tour the main hall, Kokoro-no-Komichi path, Treasure Hall, and Kusanagi-kan 11:30-13:10…To Atsuta Shrine, move by subway
- 5. Return to Nagoya Station and disband 13:10-13:30…To Nagoya Station, move by Meitetsu
What Can You See on a Private Nagoya Day Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine
The guests were visitors from North America who were traveling while also visiting friends living in Nagoya, and they showed a strong interest in Japanese culture. At Nagoya Castle, they were especially fascinated by the lavishness of the interior of Honmaru Palace and by the massive stones used in the castle's stone walls. They enjoyed the calm atmosphere of the Oasis 21 area despite its location in the heart of the city. At Atsuta Shrine, they took great interest in the Kokoro-no-Komichi path with its sacred atmosphere around the main hall, as well as the exhibits at the treasure hall and Kusanagi-kan. Although they had already visited the Nagoya Touken (Sword) Museum, I believe they also enjoyed viewing the sword exhibits at the Kusanagi-kan at Atsuta Shrine.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya～Nagoya Castle | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae (Aichi Prefecture)～Atsuta Jingu Nishi | 240JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Jingu-mae～Meitetsu Nagoya | 250JPY |
| Total | 730JPY | ||
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
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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
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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
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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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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.