Nagoya tours, things to do and tickets

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On this tour you'll be transported by coach from Nagoya to see the UNESCO world heritage village of Shirakawago, stroll through the historical town of Takayama.

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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.

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.

Nagoya customized private/small group tour with a friendly 100% Nagoya local guide Moka!
You can enjoy the BEST selections of Nagoya spots!!

This tour is recommended for
・Visiting Nagoya for the first time
・Family (kids friendly), singles, couples, friends groups.

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

Meet at your hotel lobby around 9:45.(Flexible)
We mainly take taxis and subways for transportation.

[Important notice]
※ I have my kids to take care of, so I need to check the nursery before confirming your tour, so I would appreciate it if you could ask me the date first.

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

※Single traveler is charged extra ¥10000.

Grand Sumo Tournament tickets & tour.
Tokyo - Osaka - Nagoya - Fukuoka (Includes admission).

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.

JULY 09-23, 2023, 10AM, NAGOYA DOLPHINS SUMO ARENA

SEPT 10-24, 2023, 10AM KOKUGIKAN SUMO ARENA TOKYO

NOV 12-26, 2023, 10AM, FUKUOKA KOKUSAI SUMO ARENA

JAN 14- 28, 2024, 10AM KOKUGIKAN SUMO ARENA TOKYO

MARCH 10-24, 2024, 10AM, OSAKA EDION SUMO ARENA

Watch wrestlers and learn about the history of sumo and its precise rituals, which you will get a chance to try for yourself.
Afterward, you'll take a walking tour of the area and visit a local restaurant, shrine, and temple.
*Nagoya, Fukuoka and Osaka tickets only, No tour. Instructions included.
*Admission included
*UPGRADED seats available additional.

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.

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.
I 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.

Easy and special way to travel between Nagoya and Kanazawa via Takayama ans Shirakawago. This private tour will be a unique experience to enhance your treasured memories in Japan. You will be taken to the Japan's most beautiful places, guided by a local English-speaking professional photographer. During the tour I will capture your magical moments, leaving you free to take in the sights without worrying about the best angles and light, or asking a stranger to take your picture! I am experienced in portrait and travel street photography, and my work has been published in many magazines, guidebooks including Lonely Planet and the city guides of tourism boards. A day out with me ensure you will have a knowledgeable, funny, local professional photographer, and Insta-worthy travel photos will be guaranteed!

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!

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.

In a small group of up to 6 people, you will walk around Sakae with our knowledgeable guide.

While sampling different Nagoya specialties such as Hitsumabushi, Oni Manju, Ebi Senbei, and more you will learn about the dishes backgrounds, the restaurants, and places you visit. Insider information and background stories are what make this tour special!

Enjoy your private 3.5-hour foodie walking tour in Nagoya.

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Take part in a shibori tie-dye workshop in Arimatsu and learn all about this ancient Japanese art from a local guide. The experience starts with a walking tour around the old city, so you can admire its original Edo-era buildings, shop for souvenir shibori art, and visit the Tie-Dyeing Museum where you can see where you can see demonstrations of experienced tying craftswomen. Afterward, you'll head to your workshop to create your very own shibori tie-dye masterpiece. Choose from two options when you book online.

After Jan 10th 2023
① Handkerchief / Tenugui fabric (Tour duration 6hours)
② T-Shirts (Tour duration: 6.5hours)

A private food tour to explore not only the food of Nagoya but the history and culture of the city through its food.
This tour can include local foods such as Miso Nikomi Udon (Miso stewed Udon noodles), Hitsumabushi (grilled eel on rice), Tenmusu (mini rice balls with a shrimp Tempura filling) and much more.
You can however also choose other foods you want to try during the tour. It is all up to you. I will do the necessary research for you!

Ghibli Park is a public facility welcoming visitors into the world of Studio Ghibli. There are no large attractions or rides inside Ghibli Park. It's a place where people can walk along the path and through the forest, feeling the breeze and come upon wonderful discoveries. This product includes admission to Ghibli's Grand Warehouse, the main area of Ghibli Park, for a specified date and time. In this mysterious town inside a building, there's plenty to see including works on display, a kids' playground, and a screening/exhibition room. This reasonably priced set tour includes round-trip Shinkansen transportation to Nagoya departing from Tokyo; accommodation in Nagoya; and an admission ticket to Ghibli's Grand Warehouse. This tour promotes Cross-cultural Understanding, and Social Contribution as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. Photo courtesy: ©Studio Ghibli. All right reserved.

For those wanting a taste of traditional, mountainous Japan, this tour to Hida-Takayama and Shirakawa-go is perfect. It's a one day, private tour from Nagoya and includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. You will see the nostalgic old town of Hida-Takayama, with the original architecture still intact and dating back over 300 years. You will have the chance to explore the nearby Folk Village or try your hand at some traditional crafts of the area. You will then be transported even deeper into the mountains to the isolated villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, famous for their centuries-old farmhouses built with slanting thatched roofs to prevent snow build up. Explore Japan's countryside, it has so much to offer!

(Note: We include a private driver, however they may not speak English. In this case you can communicate using a "pocket talk" interpreter device. The tour does not include a guide)