Nagoya Samurai One-Day Tour: Castle & Shogun's Treasures

Discover Nagoya’s samurai history, traditional arts, and modern city life on a full-day public transportation tour. Meet your guide at Nagoya Station and explore Nagoya Castle, learning about Japan’s samurai history. Stroll through Tokugawa Garden, a beautiful Japanese landscape garden, then visit the Tokugawa Art Museum to see treasures collected by the Tokugawa family over 260 years, including samurai armor, swords, and paintings. Continue to Sakae, Nagoya’s downtown district, and visit Nagoya Touken World. Discover an impressive collection of Japanese swords, samurai armor, antique rifles, bows, and arrows. Finally, explore Osu Shopping Street, known for local food, fashion, traditional shops, and modern pop culture. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as this tour involves plenty of walking. Return to Nagoya Station by public transportation.

1. 1

   Nagoya Castle

   1 hour

   Nagoya Castle is a famous historic landmark known for its golden shachihoko ornaments on the roof and its connection to the powerful samurai ruler Tokugawa Ieyasu.

2. 2

   Tokugawa Art Museum

   1.8 hours

   The Tokugawa Art Museum displays samurai treasures, swords, armor, and historical artifacts from the Tokugawa family, one of Japan’s most powerful samurai clans.

3. 3

   Sakae

   1 hour

   Enjoy lunch in Sakae, Nagoya’s lively downtown district, with a wide variety of restaurants offering local specialties and Japanese cuisine.

4. 4

   Nagoya Sword Museum - Nagoya Sword World

   1.8 hours

   Nagoya Touken World is a museum showcasing Japanese swords, samurai armor, and other historical weapons, offering a fascinating look into Japan’s samurai culture and craftsmanship.

5. 5

   Osu Shopping Street

   1 hour

   Osu Kannon is a historic Buddhist temple surrounded by Osu Shopping Street, a lively area filled with local food, street snacks, vintage shops, and unique stores blending Japanese tradition with modern culture.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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