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 @ Nagoya Port Cruise Ship Terminal
- 2. Travel to Nagoya Castle and tour the Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower
- 3. Travel to the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology and tour the Textile Machinery Pavilion and the Automobile Pavilion
- 4. Travel to Nagoya Port via Oasis 21
- 5. Return to Nagoya Port Station (subway) and disband at 14:10
What's a Rainy-Day Private Tour of Nagoya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nagoya Castle and the Toyota Museum
The guests were a group visiting from North America. In our email exchanges before the tour, the guests had expressed a wish to visit the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology in case of rain, and since it did rain on the day of the tour, we arranged an itinerary covering Nagoya Castle, the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, and Oasis 21. At Nagoya Castle there were many visitors arriving from cruise ships, and there was about a 20-minute wait to enter Honmaru Palace, but the guests enjoyed browsing the shops during the wait, which allowed us to keep the tour moving smoothly. At the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, the guests took their time exploring the Textile Machinery Pavilion and the Automobile Pavilion, and although we only stopped briefly in the Oasis 21 area on the way back, I believe the guests thoroughly enjoyed the day.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya Port Station～Nagoya Castle Station | 270JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae Station～Nagoya Port Station | 270JPY |
| Total | 540JPY | ||
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
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.