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 @ lobby of Nikko Style Nagoya
- 2. Nagoya Castle: View the interior of Honmaru Palace and the exterior of the castle keep
- 3. Travel from Nagoya Station (Meitetsu) to Inuyama Station
- 4. Lunch at Inuyama castle town @ Donden (Japanese restaurant)
- 5. Visit Donden-kan
- 6. View the interior of Inuyama Castle's keep and its surroundings
- 7. Enjoy matcha at the tea house in Urakuen, and view the National Treasure tea room Jo-an and its garden
- 8. Visit the Castle and Town Museum and the Karakuri Museum
- 9. Travel from Inuyama Station to Meitetsu Nagoya Station
- 10. Walk from Nagoya Station to the guest's hotel, and disband at the hotel lobby at 15:45
What Can You See on a 7-Hour Private Tour of Nagoya Castle and Inuyama? A Licensed Guide's Report
The tour was conducted over a 7-hour time frame, with an itinerary that included visiting Nagoya Castle and the more distant town of Inuyama. I planned the guided tour around key timing points — the train departure time from Nagoya Station, the reserved lunch time, and the return train time from Inuyama — being mindful not to spend too much time at any single site while ensuring the guests could enjoy the highlights of each location. Since we were able to visit each site almost exactly on schedule and return to the Hotel, the guests were very pleased.
The guests visited Nagoya Castle, one of Japan's three most famous castles, and Inuyama Castle, one of the five national treasure castles, on the same day, and they were very satisfied. They also greatly enjoyed the atmosphere of Urakuen Garden, home to the national treasure tea house Jo-an, and I took photos of the guests in various spots, which they were delighted with.
Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Kokusai Center Station～Nagoya Castle Station | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Nagoya Station (Meitetsu)～Inuyama Station | 630JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Inuyama Station～Nagoya Station (Meitetsu) | 630JPY |
| Total | 1,470JPY | ||
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
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The Nagoya walking tour was great!
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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
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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
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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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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.