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. Meeting 8:30 @ Nagoya Port Garden Pier (The scheduled meeting time was 9:00, but since the guests disembarked early, the tour started 30 minutes earlier)
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and view Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle keep (8:30-10:10)・・From Nagoya Port to Nagoya Castle, travel by subway
- 3. Move to the Oasis 21 area and view the shopping area (10:10-11:10)・・From Nagoya Castle to the Oasis 21 area (near Sakae Station), travel by subway
- 4. Move to Atsuta Shrine and view the main shrine, treasure hall, and Kusanagi Hall (11:10-12:20)・・From the Oasis 21 area to Atsuta Shrine, travel by subway
- 5. Return to Nagoya Port Garden Pier and disband at 13:00 (12:20-13:00)・・From Atsuta Shrine to Nagoya Port Garden Pier, travel by subway
Title: What's a Half-Day Private Tour of Nagoya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visitors from Europe. As it was a half-day tour, I focused on guiding them around two of Nagoya's most representative sites, Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine. The tour was originally scheduled to begin at 9:00, but since I had arrived early and was waiting on site, the guests came to the meeting point at 8:30, so we moved the start time forward and began at 8:30. To make things comfortable, we avoided using stairs at subway stations as much as possible and used elevators or escalators instead. Because of this, transfers at each location took a little extra time, and we returned to the starting point at the Port of Nagoya at 13:00. The tour ended up taking about 30 minutes longer than planned, but I believe the guests were satisfied. They mentioned that they would like to come back to Japan and take their time sightseeing again.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoyako Station～Nagoyajo Station | 270JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Nagoyajo Station～Sakae Station | 210JPY |
| Section 3 | Subway | Sakae Station～Atsuta Jingu Nishi Station | 240JPY |
| Section 4 | Subway | Atsuta Jingu Nishi Station～Nagoyako Station | 270JPY |
| Total | 990JPY | ||
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.