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 @ Hotel Lobby 9:00
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and view the Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower 9:00-10:40・・Move to Nagoya Castle by subway
- 3. Move to Tokugawaen and view Tokugawaen (Japanese garden) 10:40-11:40・・Move to Tokugawaen by taxi
- 4. Lunch @ Hozentei within the Tokugawaen grounds 11:40-12:30
- 5. Walk to the Tokugawa Art Museum and view the permanent exhibition and the special exhibition "The Toyotomi Brothers" 12:30-13:15
- 6. Move to the Oasis 21 area and view the Oasis 21 shopping area 13:15-13:50・・Move to Oasis 21 by taxi
- 7. Move to Osu and view the Osu Shopping Street and Osu Kannon 13:50-14:40・・Move to Osu by subway
- 8. Move to Nagoya Station and disband at the entrance of the Hotel 14:40-15:00・・Move to Nagoya Station by subway
What Can You See on a Private Nagoya Castle and Tokugawa Garden Tour? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest was a visitor from North America. Before this tour, the guest had stayed in Osaka and visited Osaka Castle and Himeji Castle, so I could sense a strong interest in Japanese castles. For that reason, the guest was very pleased to visit Nagoya Castle and Tokugawaen, a garden located on the former site of a villa belonging to the Owari domain lords. At the Tokugawa Art Museum, a special exhibition related to the NHK historical drama "Toyotomi Brothers" was being held, and the guest viewed it with great interest. At Osu Kannon, the final stop of the tour, the guest received a goshuin stamp in a stamp book that had been brought along, which was a delight. The guest also enjoyed a lunch featuring seasonal ingredients at Hozentei within Tokugawaen, and I believe the guest was satisfied with the guided tour as a whole.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya～Nagoya Castle | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae (Aichi Prefecture)～Kamimaezu | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Osu Kannon～Nagoya | 210JPY |
| Total | 660JPY | ||
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
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
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.