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 9:30 @ Lobby of Hotel
- 2. Nagoya Castle: View the interior of Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower
- 3. Lunch @ Yabaton Kinshachi Yokocho branch
- 4. View Tokugawa Garden and Tokugawa Art Museum
- 5. View Oasis 21, then depending on the guest's requests, guide them through the Sakae shopping area and disband on-site at 15:15
Title: What's a Private Nagoya City Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nagoya Castle, Tokugawa Garden, and Osu
The guests showed strong interest in the Honmaru Palace, the main tower of Nagoya Castle, and Tokugawa Garden, so I carefully explained and guided them through the highlights of each site. There was also a special exhibition related to The Tale of Genji at the Tokugawa Art Museum, which the guests found very interesting. At the Oasis 21 shopping area, they enjoyed the view of central Nagoya from the rooftop Spaceship-Aqua. Since the weather turned cloudy in the afternoon, we skipped the planned visit to the observation deck of the Mirai Tower, and instead, at the guests' request, I guided them to Otsu-dori, lined with department stores and shops. As they wished to explore freely, we parted ways at the site 15 minutes earlier than planned. Because I explained the direction back to the Hotel and how to catch a taxi, I believe the guests were able to enjoy strolling around the city freely and with peace of mind.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya Station～Nagoyajo Station | 240JPY |
| Total | 240JPY | ||
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
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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.