Nagoya Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Todd
April, 2025
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 13:45 @ Hotel Sky Tower
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and view Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower
- 3. Move to Tokugawaen and view the Tokugawa Art Museum and Tokugawaen (Japanese Garden)
- 4. Return to Hotel and disband 17:15
Title: What Can You See on a 3.5-Hour Private Tour of Nagoya? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests came to Nagoya to attend a conference and wished to enjoy some sightseeing in Nagoya using their free time before the event, so within a short tour window of three and a half hours I guided them through a condensed selection of Nagoya's most attractive sites. We had agreed in advance to meet in the lobby of the hotel where they were staying, but just before the tour a messaging app exchange could not go through due to a setting issue on the guests' phone, and they mistook the meeting point in the lobby on the 31st floor of the hotel for the hotel entrance at ground level, so the tour started about 15 minutes later than planned. I guided them to Nagoya Castle, Tokugawaen Garden, and the Tokugawa Art Museum, all sites deeply connected to the Owari Tokugawa family. They were delighted by the magnificence of the Honmaru Palace at Nagoya Castle, the splendid peonies at Tokugawaen Garden, and the special exhibition "National Treasure: The Hatsune Trousseau" at the Tokugawa Art Museum.
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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!
Tripadvisor review: Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
Todd was the perfect…
Feb 16, 2026
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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
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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.