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. 9:00 Meet up @ Nagoya Port Garden Pier
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and view Honmaru Palace and the Nagoya Castle area
- 3. Move to Tokugawaen and view Tokugawaen (Japanese Garden) and the Tokugawa Art Museum
- 4. Move to Oasis 21 and view the Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER and the Oasis 21 shopping area
- 5. Return to Nagoya Port Garden Pier and disband 14:30
What Is a Private Cherry Blossom Tour of Nagoya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nagoya Castle and Tokugawaen
The guests were a group visiting Nagoya, and they were delighted by the fine weather and the cherry blossoms in full bloom. At Nagoya Castle in particular, they enjoyed views of the blossoms from a small path atop a raised embankment on the southern side of the castle moat, an area opened to the public only during the cherry blossom festival season. For lunch, in line with the guests' wishes, we bought local specialties from the food stalls lined up within the castle grounds during the festival, and they enjoyed a hanami lunch on the long benches specially set up for the season. They also enjoyed the calm atmosphere of the Japanese garden at Tokugawaen, as well as the view from the Mirai Tower in the center of Nagoya. As one of the guests was experiencing some discomfort, we returned to Nagoya Port a little earlier than planned and ended the tour there.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoyako Station～Nagoyajo Station | 270JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae Station～Nagoyako 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!
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
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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.