Nagoya tours, things to do and tickets

Visit the historic city of Takayama and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shiragawa-go on a full-day tour from Nagoya. Discover Takayama's markets and food, and marvel at the scenery in Shiragawa-go.

Explore Hida Takayama and immerse yourself in its rich history. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Shirakawa-go Village to get lost in its beauty, and choose to add a meal plan with Hida Beef lunch.

Ghibli Park is a public facility welcoming visitors into the world of Studio Ghibli. There are 5 areas: Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, Hill of Youth, Dondoko Forest, Mononoke Village, and Valley of Witches. This tour includes a Ghibli Park O-Sanpo Day Pass. This pass allows entry to all 5 areas. The pass also allows access to cafés, restaurants, shops, play equipment, and rides (additional charges apply). The following buildings cannot be entered: World Emporium (Hill of Youth), Satsuki and Mei's House (Dondoko Forest), The Okino Residence, Howl's Castle, and The House of Witches (Valley of Witches). The Aichi Museum of Flight is an aircraft-themed museum with exhibits including the YS-11, an aircraft developed by Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, the model for the main character of the movie "The Wind Rises." Enjoy the impressive exhibits including a full-scale model of the Zero Fighter created based on detailed plans. ©Studio Ghibli

Customized private tour of Nagoya with a friendly 100% Nagoya local guide!
You can enjoy the BEST selections of Nagoya spots!!

This tour is recommended for

・Visiting Nagoya for the first time
・Family (kids friendly), single, couples, friends group.

This plan is customizable so please let me know your ideas and favorites.

Meet at your hotel lobby or Nagoya Station 9:45.(Flexible)

We mainly take taxi and subway for transportation.

【Important Notice】
※ Inside the Nagoya Castle main tower is closed because of the construction, but you can fully enjoy exploring the samurai residence in Nagoya Castle!

Experience Japan's historic tradition, culture, and architecture on this day trip to the villages of Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go. Learn what makes each stop unique from your guide.

Grand Sumo Tournament tickets & tour.
Tokyo -Osaka-Nagoya (Includes admission)
*Yes - we have tickets

Sumo culture can be very confusing for visitors to Japan.
This small-group tour will reveal the secrets of sumo so that you can better appreciate the traditional Japanese sport.

Tour dates listed

SEPT. 8-22, 2024, TOKYO

NOV. 10-24, 2024 FUKUOKA

JAN. 12-26, 2025 TOKYO

MARCH 9-23, 2025 OSAKA

MAY 11-25, 2025 TOKYO

Watch wrestlers and learn about the history of sumo and its precise rituals.

●SUMO TOURNAMENT●
Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo
Sumo is Japanese Culture, Tradition & Samurai Rituals
●Tournament start time 8:30am - 6pm
●Meet up 9am (Sumo area tour)
●Meeting location:
Edo-Noren, (Building next to Arena)
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*Admission included (2nd. Level)
*UPGRADED seats available additional.
*Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka(Tickets only, No tour guide, No transportation)
*Instructions included.

With a National Licensed and Experienced English speaking guide, this tour will allow you to explore Nagoya / Aichi more efficiently in one day. Enjoy a full-day walking tour in Fukuoka accompanied by an experienced guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese ancient city.

Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Nagoya or anywhere else, then visit Nagoya's famous sites including Nagoya Castle, The Atsuta Shrine, The Museum Meiji-mura and Nagoya gourmet and anywhere else as you like. Go in depth with a private guide who customizes your 6 hour tour to your interests.

Please let us know what would you like to experience and what time would you like to join the tour and where you stay. We would customize the tour based on your requests!

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. You cannot combine several groups nor reservations.

On this tour, you can explore the historical and cultural landmarks of Shirakawa-go in just one day. As it is a self-guided tour, you can enjoy meals and sightseeing at your own pace.

Depart from Nagoya together with an English-speaking National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter who will tell you all about the post towns of Tsumago and Magome on this full-day tour!

You can also experience a relaxing walk along approximately 3.3 kilometers of the Nakasendo Trail. The guide will lead you along roads that were once tread by samurai, so you don't need to worry about getting lost. Take a slip through time to the Japan from 400 years ago.

Visit an area that is one of Japan's first Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings and which has been gathering attention as an international sightseeing spot.

Place your mobile phone in your bag and say goodbye to the everyday. Experience the traditional rural atmosphere of Japan!!

While you can walk Osu on your own, there is no way you will truly understand its significance without the helpful explanations of a guide.
Your guide will guide you to the most delicious food stops, and hidden shrines and temples that are hard to find. You will learn about the history and culture of Osu and Nagoya in general.

On this one day walking tour, you will explore the highlights of Nagoya and discover the rich historical legacy of the samurai era. You will visit the Nagoya Castle, the Osu Kannon Temple, as well as the modern Sakae area!

Please note: The Main Castle tower in Nagoya castle will be closed to the public from May 7th,2018.The entire Hommaru Palace will be open to the public from Jun 8th.

"There's nothing to do in Nagoya. It's just a stop-over destination". We know you've heard it before and we're here to show you first-hand that this is absolutely false. Nagoya's nightlife offers one of the highest energy, youthful and fascinating experiences in Japan—you just need to know where to look for it.

Our local, long-term resident guides will peel back the layers of the nightlife. They will place you in the locations and situations that made them decide to call this place home. By the end of the night, you will also consider Nagoya to be one of your favorite cities in Japan.

At the start of the crawl, you will receive a free beer or highball (your choice!), 4 shots of local sake throughout the night (any additional drinks will be at your own cost), and local residents as your party guides who can speak both Japanese and English. In total we will visit 4 unique locations to enjoy Nagoyan culture and people, with the option to end the night at a club.

Take away the stress of having to navigate public transportation and travel in comfort with the reliability of a private transfer between Nagoya and your accommodation in Suzuka Circuit.

Do you know that Nagoya was once the center base of Samurai culture? During the Sengoku period in the 16th century when Samurai played an active role, the Owari district including Nagoya is known as the place where the most famous “Sengoku Daimyo”, powerful Japanese feudal lord, were from, such as “Oda Nobunaga”, “Toyotomi Hideyoshi” and “Tokugawa Ieyasu”.

Why don’t you experience Japanese culture such as Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony with English in a Kominka house in the city of Samurai culture “Nagoya”? We will welcome you at a special place where people actually used to live, not sightseeing facilities. Once you step inside, you will see the good old days of Japanese houses such as tatami mats, Shoji (paper walls) and traditional Japanese gardens which are rare today. With this quiet space, you can experience Japanese culture such as Japanese calligraphy and tea ceremony while understanding the history. This would be the special experience for your visit to Japan.

Nagoya is a city of must-sees and, with a local host by your side, you will be able to explore the highlights that truly define Nagoya (as well as some hidden gems your host will reveal just for you). Take in the breathtaking sights of Osu Kannon Temple or the famous Nagoya Castle, where you can learn more about Nagoya's history and, if you are lucky, catch a ninja demonstration.
See the city from atop the Sky Promenade, or you could visit 1900-year-old Atsuta Shrine, one of the most significant in Japan.

After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host who will suggest a bespoke itinerary based on your requests and interests to explore Nagoya your way.

Nagoya customized private tour with a friendly 100% Nagoya local guide!
You can enjoy the GREAT selections of Nagoya spots!!

This tour is recommended for
・First time or more in Nagoya
・Toyota car lovers
・people who like cars, factories
・Family (kids friendly), couples, business, friends group.

This plan is customizable so please let me know your ideas and favorites!!

Meet at your hotel lobby or Nagoya station 9:45. (flexible)
We mainly take taxi and subway for transportation.

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【Important Notice】
※ Inside of Nagoya Castle main tower is closed because of the construction, but you can fully enjoy exploring samurai residence in Nagoya Castle!

※Toyota Commemorative Museum is closed on Mondays.

With a National Licensed and Experienced English speaking guide, this tour will allow you to explore Nagoya / Aichi more efficiently in one day. Enjoy a full-day walking tour in Fukuoka accompanied by an experienced guide who shares the modern and traditional sides of the dynamic Japanese ancient city.

Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Nagoya or anywhere else, then visit Nagoya's famous sites including Nagoya Castle, The Atsuta Shrine, The Museum Meiji-mura and Nagoya gourmet and anywhere else as you like. Go in depth with a private guide who customizes your 4 hour tour to your interests.

Please let us know what would you like to experience and what time would you like to join the tour and where you stay. We would customize the tour based on your requests!

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. You cannot combine several groups nor reservations.

In this tour, you experience many aspects of this district. Historical temples and shrines dating back more than 400 years, nostalgic stores and restaurants from 80 years ago, and modern diverse gathering spots that revitalized this area recently. Located just 10 minutes walk from Nagoya Station, Endoji and Shikemichi Historical District now attracts a lot of locals, both young and old.

Wander into the nostalgic but modern district where you can see tall buildings over the roofs of historical houses and temples.

・Visit World Heritage Site Shiragawa-go in Gifu Prefecture with the largest scale of thatched roof houses, which is called “Gassho-zukuri”. The houses are capped with snow during cold time in winter and the scenery is just like a fairy-tale!
・Appreciate the historic streets of Hida Takayama. There are many delicious country-style restaurants in Takayama, so please enjoy eating out on your own.
・Gujo Hachiman is also called the "water town". It is full of atmosphere, with pebble roads, waterways, rows of willow trees, and large mansions.
・There will be shopping stop for local souvenirs such as pickles or soy bean ice-cream！
・Depart from and return to Nagoya Station, which is easily accessible for public transportation.

During 6.5 hours walking guided day tour, explore the highlights of Nagoya and discover the rich historical legacy of the samurai era. Appreciate visiting the Nagoya Castle, the Osu Kannon Temple, as well as the modern Sakae area. This is a Small-Group limited to a maximum of 8 travelers.

Please note: The Main Castle tower in Nagoya castle will be closed to the public from May 7th,2018.The entire Hommaru Palace will be open to the public from Jun 8th.