Private Tour
Guided Tour of Nagoya by Car
Overview
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Join us for a comfortable private car tour for all ages of Nagoya and its nearby surroundings, guided by a fun and experienced local expert. Relax and enjoy the views and engaging conversation as we travel from one location to the next. This itinerary is a template and can be customized to suit your preferences. Tokugawa garden and Osu Kannon old shopping street can be substituted for the Toyota museum (1200 yen pp)or a bamboo forest, where you can walk and actually touch the trees! It's perfect for the warmer (eg melting hot) and cold (frozen into a popsicle) times. This tour is especially recommended for Cruise ship passengers, as you get picked up at the boat terminal and returned there in time. There is no better way to see Nagoya than by car.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle: Where History Meets Legendary Bling Welcome to Nagoya Castle, one of Japan’s most iconic and legendary strongholds, proudly standing tall in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, right in the heart of Honshu! Cool Castle Facts: Born in 1612 – Built by the legendary Tokugawa Ieyasu, the powerhouse behind the Tokugawa shogunate. Talk about a strong start! Golden Guardians – Spot the dazzling golden shachihoko on the rooftops! These mythical tiger-headed fish are said to protect the castle from fire—and they look awesome doing it. Style Goals – Traditional Japanese vibes with towering stone walls, bright white plaster, and an epic central keep (called a donjon). It's like stepping into a samurai movie set. Sky-high Splendor – The main tower stretches up to 48 meters (157 feet)—basically the height of a 15-story building!
Tokugawa Garden
t’s a beautiful Japanese landscape garden built on the grounds of the Owari Tokugawa family’s former residence. Highlights: Central pond and waterfall: A classic kaiyū-style (strolling) garden with a large pond representing the sea, with artificial hills symbolizing mountains. Seasonal flowers: Peonies in spring, irises in early summer, autumn foliage, and snowy scenery in winter.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Nagoya castle and Tokugawa garden
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
horrible singing
Lunch
quietness, our guides talk your ears off
toyota automobile museum
Pickup points
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Guided Tour of Nagoya by Car
Pickup included
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A perfect day in Nagoya.
631galn,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Serge has a a vest knowledge of Japan with a unique point of view of a westerner who has been in Japan for over 30 years. Serge stepped up and made the trip mobility friendly as adjusted the plan to accommodate my wife who is handicapped.
A great day with Serge
Mytnoh,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mum and I had a wonderful day with Serge. We had an interest in ceramics and their creators, and thanks to Serge’s deep research and connections, a beautifully curated 6-7 hours was curated. We went deep into Seto countryside, met with potters in their studios, stepped into heritage kilns and got a real sense of the craftsmen. Serge also arranged for a colleague to meet us at the stunning museum at Ceramic Park Mino. There was professionalism mixed with (a lot of) laughter and flexibility all the way. Thank you Serge!
Great Day in Nagoya
Nershi,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, what a wonderful day in Nagoya! Serge is a warm and engaging person who really enjoys showing you around his town. From the moment we got into his van it felt like we had known him for years. Thanks to touring with Serge we feel like we really got to know Nagoya - it’s not overwhelmed with tourists and we really felt like we spent time in a real Japanese town. If you find yourself in Nagoya, do not hesitate to hire Serge.
An Amazing Day with Serge!!
Susan K,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Don't miss an opportunity to book a tour with Serge! From our initial communications with him, we could tell that he had a great personality and this tour was going to be fun. As expected, from the time we hopped in his car, we were talking and laughing the entire day. He was very knowledgeable of all things Nagoya, and was willing to take us to see whatever we wanted (although we ran out of time to get to Costco!!) He knew how to schedule the day in order to make the best use of time. Although he has lived in Japan for 30 years, growing up in the Netherlands gives him the unique perspective of seeing Japan as a tourist and as a local. He was able to explain Japanese customs, traditions, and way of life in a way that Westerners can easily understand and appreciate. Although we had particular food requirements, Serge was able to convince us to eat street meat. He did not steer us wrong - it was delicious! Traveling around Nagoya by car with Serge allowed us to have more detailed and personal conversations and felt like we were out for the day with a friend. Finally, we were not expecting to have our own personal photographer for the day. The pictures he took of us were amazing and certainly helped us to remember our day around Nagoya! He also mentioned he does tours of other cities, so we will definitely look him up when we come back!
Guided tour of Nagoya by car
mediac2019,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fantastic experience for the whole family. Serge was welcoming, delightful, accommodating and knowledgeable. The tour was completely flexible and suited everyone. I would totally recommend this tour to anyone visiting Nagoya.
Wonderful experience - highly recommended
Alex M,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a totally bespoke highly customisable experience with a fabulous guide. Serge is extremely knowledgeable and curated a perfect day for our families different requirements. It’s unhurried and zero pressure and can include some hidden gems impossible to find unless you’re a real Nagoya expert. Serge is totally fluent in English and Japanese which can help with negotiations if you’re interested in making purchases along the way.
Excellent tour
Mark L,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Serge is a GREAT guide! His personality and approach will make your experience extra enjoyable. We had so much fun and at the same time we learned a lot. We felt that at the end of the tour, we got a new friend. I will recommend this tour to anyone.
Great trip
joannel3096,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Serge was a great guide to travel with. Very responsive to emails and also took lots of pictures for us. We wanted to go to a location that is about 1.5 hours outside of Nagoya and he was able to accommodate us easily. He prepared snacks and water for us for the road trip and took us to some less traveled places in Nagoya. The only down side is that he forgot people need to eat! we were so busy traveling and site seeing that we did not have time to get any lunch. (I couldn't suggest any lunch places since I don't know where we are and he didn't suggest eating lunch at any point).
This was an amazing tour!...
patricia G,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour! Our guide was fun, informative, and knowledgeable about her city. The communication was seamless as to where to meet outside of the port.We were taken to all the highlights of the city. By time we were taken back to the port, we felt our guide was a family friend. Don’t miss this tour, so much better than the ship’s excursions!!!!
Buy 1 , Get 1 Free !
yeongnamt,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the first time my family had gone on a private tour of Japan even though we have been to Japan many times over the years. Serge has been such a wonderful guide bringing us to Korankei Gorge and Obara Fureai. More than just a guide, he is such a warm and bubbly person, and made us feel so much at ease with him. We felt as if we are meeting an old friend even though we only met for the first time today. From living in Japan for more than 30 years, Serge was able to bring an interesting perspective looking at Japan both as an outsider as well as a local. Our biggest surprise was meeting his wife Tomoko who so happened to be at Korankei Gorge. She is also a tour guide and even showed us around. I guess we got what every Singaporean would dream of - buy 1, get 1 free! Thank you Serge and Tomoko for the lovely and enjoyable tour. Your passion for what you do is palpable!
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