Guided Walk through Nagoya's Castle, Gardens, and Historic Estates
- View Japan’s largest castle keep, Nagoya Castle, and tour the magnificent Honmaru Palace which was Japan’s first castle to be designated a National Treasure.
- Glimpse into the lives of the Toyota family as we tour the Taisho-era home of Sasuke Toyoda and several other well-preserved estates.
- Taste sencha, a Japanese tea, and traditional Japanese sweets while overlooking a tranquil Japanese garden.
- Stroll through a traditional Japanese garden known as Tokugawa-en, and bask in the seasonal beauty of the flowers and foliage.
Options
From Nagoya Station
Inclusions
Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Transport
Sencha Experience
Exclusions
Lunch
Accommodation
Transportation to/from Nagoya Station
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-5 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
NAGOYA STATION
1-chōme-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002
Please refer to the map for assistance
What's included in Guided Walk through Nagoya's Castle, Gardens, and Historic Estates
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates..Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Transportation] 09:00 By bus
- [Attraction/experience] 09:45, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Nagoya Castle, We will tour Nagoya Castle grounds and the exterior of the castle’s keep before entering Honmaru Palace.
- [Dining] 11:15, 45 min(s), Lunch, Kinshachi Yokocho, We will stop for a quick lunch and free time to purchase souvenirs in Kinsachi Yokocho. Feel free to ask your guide for recommendations or let your nose lead the way!
- [Attraction/experience] 12:00, 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Nagoya’s Culture Path, Head to Nagoya’s Culture Path on foot. Once we arrive at the Culture Path, your guide will lead you through several historical villas and gardens once owned by some of Nagoya’s wealthiest families.
- [Attraction/experience] 14:30, 1 hour(s) 55 min(s), Guided tour, Tokugawaen, Walk to Tokugawa Garden. Take a well-deserved rest as we enjoy Sencha tea and traditional Japanese sweets in a historical tea house. After refreshments, take a relaxing stroll through the garden.
- [Transportation] 16:25 By bus
- [Return] 17:00 - 17:30, at Nagoya Station, The tour concludes at Nagoya Station, where the guide will say their goodbyes.
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Centrally located and surrounded by fertile plains, mountains, rivers, and the sea, it is easy to understand why Nagoya is known as “the Heart of Japan.” This castle city attracted samurai and craftsmen alike and, later, wealthy merchants and innovative leaders of industry. Today, Nagoya has cemented itself as Japan’s center of industry and is home to manufacturing giants such as Toyota, Brother, Noritake, Ibanez, Buffalo, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
This tour will take you into several historical estates and private gardens of these titans of industry. Marvel at the gilded artwork and golden screens in Honmaru Palace and sip tea while gazing at a garden designed for a daimyo as you are led by an experienced, English-speaking guide through Nagoya on this full-day tour.
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Venues
- Nagoya Castle
