Nagoya Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

This full-day tour covers Nagoya's historic and industrial highlights with an English-speaking guide, meeting at JR Nagoya Station. Begin at Nagoya Castle, where the golden Kinshachi and gold-leaf interiors of Hommaru Palace are highlights, then continue to Tokugawa Garden with its waterfalls and lake. Visit Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology to see live demonstrations tracing the company's evolution from textiles to cars. With a private vehicle, the day also reaches SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, 15km further out, to see Shinkansen trains and the Maglev. Given the distance, the public-transport version stays closer to the center, moving on to Osu Shotengai shopping arcade, home to Osu Kannon Temple and local specialties like miso katsu, finishing in Sakae near Mirai Tower. The itinerary can be adjusted within the allotted time.

1. 1

   Nagoya Castle

   1 hour

   Step back into the Edo period at one of Japan's most important castles. Marvel at the Kinshachi (Golden Dolphins) and the exquisite gold-leaf paintings inside the newly restored Hommaru Palace.

2. 2

   Tokugawa Garden

   45 min

   Experience the serenity of a classic Japanese landscape garden. This former residence of the Lords of Owari Tokugawa features dramatic waterfalls, bridges, and a peaceful lake.

3. 3

   Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

   1 hour

   Housed in the original red-brick factory, this museum tells the inspiring story of how a textile machinery company evolved into a global automobile giant through live demonstrations.

4. 4

   SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

   1 hour

   Explore the evolution of high-speed rail. Get up close with record-breaking Shinkansen trains and catch a glimpse of the future with the Maglev (Superconducting Magnetically Levitated Vehicle).

5. 5

   Stop 5

   1 hour

   Wander through Nagoya’s most vibrant arcade. From the historic Osu Kannon Temple to quirky street food and retro electronics, it’s a colorful mix of the old and new.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   30 min

   Experience the modern pulse of Nagoya. Stroll through the bustling downtown area, perfect for catching a glimpse of the iconic Mirai Tower or doing some last-minute souvenir shopping.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.