Nagoya Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Todd
July, 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 at 13:00 @ Nagoya Station, near the Shinkansen ticket gate
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and view the Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower 13:00-14:30・・Travel from Nagoya Station to Nagoya Castle by subway
- 3. Move to Oasis 21 and view the "Spaceship Aqua" on the facility's rooftop and the shopping area 14:30-15:00 ・・Travel from Nagoya Castle to Oasis 21 by taxi
- 4. Move to Atsuta Shrine, view the two museums within the shrine and the main hall, and take a break at a sweets shop 15:00-16:30・・Travel from Oasis 21 to Atsuta Shrine by subway
- 5. Move to Nagoya Station and disband 16:30-17:00・・Travel from Atsuta Shrine to Nagoya Station by Meitetsu
What's a Half-Day Private Tour of Nagoya Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from North America. After spending several days each in Tokyo, Karuizawa, and Kyoto, they made a stop in Nagoya. Since it was an extremely hot day, we avoided walking outdoors as much as possible and used a combination of public transportation and taxis to enjoy a smooth half-day tour. I guided them to Nagoya's most representative sights, Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine, and they viewed them with great interest in the historical background. At Atsuta Shrine they drew an omikuji fortune, and when I translated the contents into English for them, they were very delighted. They also enjoyed a break with cold sweets at an open-air cafe within the shrine grounds. As they said they would love to come back to Japan for sightseeing again, I shared some areas that I recommend.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya～Nagoya Castle | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae (Aichi)～Atsuta Jingu Nishi | 240JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Jingu-mae～Nagoya | 250JPY |
| Total | 730JPY | ||
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
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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.