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 10:00 @ Hotel Nagoya
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and view the Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle keep
- 3. Lunch @ Hosa (inside the Nagoh Noh Theater facility)
- 4. Move to Oasis 21 and view the Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER and the Oasis 21 shopping area
- 5. Move to Atsuta Jingu Shrine and view the main shrine, Kokoro no Komichi path, and Kusanagi-kan
- 6. Return to near Hotel Nagoya and disband at 16:00
What Is a Private Walking Tour of Nagoya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. Since the guests were all strong walkers, we traveled between sites entirely on foot and by public transportation, without using taxis. The [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) tour covered Nagoya Castle, lunch at a restaurant inside a Noh theater near Nagoya Castle, shopping at the Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER and Oasis 21, and Atsuta Shrine, all of which the guests enjoyed. They were especially pleased with the rice-bowl lunch at the restaurant and the sweets at the Miya Kishimen shop within Atsuta Shrine. Among the sites we visited, they particularly enjoyed the observation deck of MIRAI TOWER and the "Kokoro no Komichi" path that circles the outer area of the main shrine at Atsuta Shrine. As it was a Monday, none of the sites were crowded, and I believe the guests enjoyed the calm atmosphere of Nagoya.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya Station～Nagoyajo Station | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Nagoyajo Station～Sakae Station | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Sakae Station～Atsuta Jingu Nishi Station | 240JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Atsuta Jingu Nishi Station～Kanayama Station | 210JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Kanayama Station～Nagoya Station | 180JPY |
| Total | 1,080JPY | ||
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.