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 @ Hotel Nikko Style Nagoya lobby 13:00
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and view the Honmaru Palace and the area around the castle tower 13:00-14:40・・Move to Nagoya Castle by subway
- 3. Move to Tokugawaen and view Tokugawaen (Japanese garden) 14:40-15:40・・Move to Tokugawaen by taxi
- 4. Move to Oasis 21 and view the Mirai Tower observation deck and the Oasis 21 shopping area 15:40-16:40・・Move to Oasis 21 by taxi
- 5. Move to Nagoya Station, support the pickup of the Shinkansen tickets that the guest reserved and purchased, and disband on the spot 16:40-17:00・・Move to Nagoya Station by subway
Title: What's a Private Nagoya Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Nagoya Castle and Tokugawaen
The guests were a group visiting from South America. Their first language was Spanish, but one member of the group was fluent in English and interpreted my English explanations into Spanish for the others as we went along. The guests enjoyed viewing the Honmaru Palace of Nagoya Castle, the area around the main keep, and the Japanese garden at Tokugawaen, and they took many photos especially at Tokugawaen. Since the weather was fine and the views were excellent, I guided the group to the observation deck of Mirai Tower, where they enjoyed the view over the city of Nagoya. I assisted them in collecting the Shinkansen tickets they had already reserved and purchased at Nagoya Station, and since they then wished to spend time in the Sakae area, we parted ways at Nagoya Station.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Kokusai Center～Nagoya Castle | 210JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae (Aichi Prefecture)～Nagoya | 210JPY |
| Total | 420JPY | ||
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
Viator review: Nagoya / Aichi Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide
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.