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
- 11:00 Meet at Hilton Nagoya
- 11:30 Nagoya Castle (View the interior of Honmaru Palace and around the castle tower)
- 12:20 Lunch at Yabaton Kinshachi Yokocho Store
- 13:30 Tokugawaen (View the Japanese garden of Tokugawaen and the Tokugawa Art Museum)
- 14:50 Oasis 21 Shopping Area (View the city from the Spaceship-Aqua on the rooftop floor and the shops on the underground floor)
- 15:20 Osu Shopping Area (View Banshoji Temple, Osu Kannon, and the shops and cafes in the arcade street)
- 17:00 Disband at Hilton Nagoya
What Is a Private Day Tour of Nagoya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nagoya Castle, Tokugawaen, and Osu
The guests traveled from Tokyo to Nagoya by Shinkansen on the morning of the tour, so they were fortunate to avoid the effects of the previous day's bad weather.
The itinerary agreed upon in advance with the guests included Nagoya Castle, lunch, Tokugawaen Garden, and the Osu shopping area. Since there was no wait for lunch and the tour progressed smoothly, we had extra time, so on the way from Tokugawaen to Osu we stopped by Oasis 21 in Sakae, where the guests enjoyed the views of the city and the shops.
During a break at a cafe in Osu, the guests asked me to recommend a good restaurant for dinner. I suggested a ryotei-style restaurant near their hotel (Hotel), and on the way back to the hotel we passed in front of the restaurant so they could confirm its location. I gave the guests a note with the restaurant's name and contact information so that the hotel concierge could contact the restaurant in advance, and they were very pleased.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Fushimi Station～Nagoya Castle Station | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae Station～Kamimaezu Station | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Osu Kannon Station～Fushimi Station | 210JPY |
| Total | 630JPY | ||
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.