Nagoya Personalized Tours: Explore Local Gems and Historic Highlights with a Native Guide
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13 Ratings
Nagoya
Discover the best of Nagoya with a personalized tour led by a local guide. Explore historic landmarks, hidden gems, and immerse yourself in the city's rich culture.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • sky-promenade - See the city skyline from atop the Sky Promenade- one of the tallest observation decks in Japan.

Important: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

  • Nagoya Castle - Experience firsthand how the powerful ruling families lived in this historic seaside city at Nagoya Castle, the power center for the shogunal government for over 265 years.

Important: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

  • Tokugawa Garden - Enjoy a fine example of Japanese traditional garden in this green oasis in the middle of Nagoya city.

  • Ueno tenmangu - Shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of scholarship, during exam season, it is visited by many students from all around the prefecture.

  • Nittai-ji Temple - Explore the best of Nagoya with a savvy local from the area, finding your zen while taking in the inspiring sights of the Nittaiji Temple.

  • Osu Shopping Street - Over 1,200 shops and restaurants to shop (and eat) until you drop. Make sure to ask your local host advice for the best souvenirs and eateries in town.

  • Sakae - Nagoya’s downtown district, Sakae offers multiple department stores as well as a plethora of dining options. Make sure to ask your Host for the best places to savour on Nagoya’s gourmet specialties.

What's Included
  • Private and personalized experience
  • Walking experience with transport options
  • 8 hours with a local Host
  • Hotel meet-up (central locations)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs (can be arranged at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Explore the notable attractions of Nagoya, guided by a local host. They will lead you through Nagoya’s prominent spots, introducing you to some hidden treasures unique to you. Experience the splendid sight of the Osu Kannon Temple and the renowned Nagoya Castle, where you can delve into the past of Nagoya and, should fortune favour you, witness a ninja display.

Take in the cityscape from the Sky Promenade, or consider visiting the historic Atsuta Shrine, regarded as one of Japan’s most important shrines, at an impressive age of 1900 years.

Following your reservation, you’ll be asked a few questions about your preferences and personality. Based on your answers, a host similar to you will be chosen, who will propose a custom itinerary abiding by your requests, ensuring you uncover Nagoya in your own unique style.

Location
Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center
(The host will be waiting in front of the tourist information center) Upon booking a different meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Taryn_a
Apr 14, 2024
Fantastic Tour with Kumi! <3 - Kumi was a fantastic tour guide! I absolutely adored her and her local knowledge about Nagoya. I wasn't sure what to expect from our first stop in Japan but she made it so memorable and taught us so much about Japanese culture that we were able to use on the rest of our trip. I completely recommend this tour to anyone interested in Nagoya or Japanese culture at all!
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Tqmy
Apr 12, 2024
Nagoya highlights! - Anna was so friendly and was such a great host for our first time in Nagoya. She took us to a lovely Japanese garden and to Osu shopping street. She was great about telling us about all the great food Nagoya has to offer. I would definitely reccomend her if you want to have a great photographer and guide.
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Alonas912
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing day in Nagoya with a local guide - Anna Uchico our local guide provided us an IT tailored to our group’s interest and time. We had a wonderful day exploring Nagoya and ended it with a super yummy kaiseki lunch and shopping for Japan goods per our request.
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Chow
Mar 29, 2024
Great day in Nagoya - Tk presented a wonderful experience! She picked us up at the port and dropped us off there in due cruise time. She freely shared her love of her country and nature with us. We learned so much from her-- and we hope we imparted some tidbits of knowledge as well. If you take this tour, ask for Tatako or TK. You will not be disappointed.
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Elisesc6082zk
Mar 27, 2024
Nagoya with TK - TK was wonderful. Thank you for sharing her with us. She took us to the Shrine, shopping and to eat. She is well informed and speaks very good English.
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Vladimirc408
Mar 16, 2024
highly recommended - In depth tour of the Atsuta Shrine - amazing and unforgettable, very much due to a knowledgeable and professional guide.
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Sightsee01569401107
Mar 13, 2024
Amazing experience at Shrine and around Nagoya - We had an amazing tour with Takako visiting Atsuta-Sama shrine in Nagoya! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the shrine and the local culture. She taught us some of the traditional practices and we enjoyed a tea break at the shrine. We also enjoyed conversations about the cultural differences between our home country and Japan.
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Lynncm7857ll
Dec 14, 2023
Tour of Traditional Miso Brewery Kakukyu - Local guide Saki provided exceptional english translation for an off-the-beaten-path tour of the traditional Kakukyu Miso Brewery on the outskirts of Nagoya. She met us at Nagoya train station and navigated local trains to get us to the tour on-time. After the tour, we had lunch at the brewery. One of the highlights of the private tour was spending time with this informative and friendly guide. We would highly recommend this experience for anyone.
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897maeller
Apr 28, 2024
Nagoya's local life - It was great to learn about local life and about the castle (sadly we were too late for the castle, but we've been the day after)
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Global294162
Mar 17, 2024
Nagoya half Day - We enjoyed the company of a local who spoke our language very well. Noel was very accommodating and interesting. The rapport was strong. We enjoyed being taken to an area off the tourist track. Very good experience. Thank you
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