Nagoya Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Todd
August, 2026
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 @ Nagoya Station Shinkansen ticket gate 11:00
- 2. Move to Nagoya Castle and tour the interior of Honmaru Palace and around the castle tower 11:00～12:30 ・・To Nagoya Castle, travel by subway
- 3. Move to Tokugawaen and tour Tokugawaen (Japanese garden) and the Tokugawa Art Museum 12:30～14:15 ・・To Tokugawaen, travel by taxi
- 4. Move to Oasis 21 and tour the Oasis 21 shopping area 14:15～14:45 ・・To Oasis 21, travel by taxi
- 5. Move to Nagoya Station and disband 14:45～15:00 ・・To Nagoya Station, travel by subway
What Is a Half-Day Private Nagoya Tour Like from Kyoto? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from Oceania. They were staying in Kyoto for sightseeing and came from Kyoto to Nagoya by Shinkansen for a half-day guided tour before returning to Kyoto. Initially, the itinerary was planned to cover three sites: Nagoya Castle, Tokugawaen (a Japanese garden), and Oasis 21. However, from our prior communication, I sensed a strong interest in Japanese history and culture, so I proposed adding a visit to the Tokugawa Art Museum, which is located within the grounds of Tokugawaen. By moving smoothly between the sites, we were able to cover the entire itinerary including the Tokugawa Art Museum, and the guests were very pleased. Since I was told they would dine in Nagoya before returning to Kyoto, I introduced them to the restaurant area on the upper floors of the Takashimaya department store inside Nagoya Station, and then concluded the guided tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Nagoya～Nagoya Castle | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Subway | Sakae (Aichi Prefecture)～Nagoya | 210JPY |
| Total | 450JPY | ||
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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Nagoya with Todd Miura
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A great 4 hour…
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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
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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.