Private Tour

Guided Tour of Nagoya by Car

Overview

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English

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Join us for a comfortable private car tour 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. (if you have no interest in cars, we can change the Toyota museum to Osu Kannon old shopping street ) 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‘s Included

Private transportation

entrance to Toyota museum

WiFi on board

Air-conditioned vehicle

Parking Fees

horrible singing

Lunch

quietness, our guides talk your ears off

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!

40 minutes•Admission Included

Toganji Temple

Toganji is a Buddhist temple of the Soto sect founded in the 1500s by Oda Nobuyuki in memory of his father Nobuhide, yes rich and powerful people used to do those things. You can't miss the truly magnificent green bronze Buddha statue. It's 10 meters tall, and probably very heavy. There is also naked Benazaiten, a happy Buddha and the biggest wooden temple drum in Japan, maybe in the world....

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Guided Tour of Nagoya by Car

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best and funniest guide in nagoya never a dull moment and an awesome day
terrance l,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Serge provided my wife, 16 year old daughter and myself the best day. We had limited time because of only being in port on a cruise for the day. Serge provided awesome information and conversation and stories that we have laughed and talked about since. He is definitely not a guide that leaves awkward moments of silence. Serge was very good at including our daughter in everything. We will always remember the day. He took us to the nagoya castle, a traditional tea house with private rooms and views of a Japanese garden, tokugawa park a garden with amazing koi and unforgettable scenery for photos. And to toganji temple with great Buddha supported by elephants and Nittaiji Temple. We would definitely love to be in nagoya again and spend time with serge again.
Guide tour of Nagoya with Serge
Robert E,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Serge was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. He took us to a lunch spot for pork tonkatsu which was one of the best we ever had. I would highly recommend Serge as a tour guide for Nagoya. Robert & family
Lovely Nagoya Tour
Brad M,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a really nice time in Nagoya and Serge was great. He was totally flexible and adapted the tour exactly as we wanted. The castle was fantastic and we enjoyed the Toyota Automobile Museum. Serge was very knowledgeable with his 35 years in Japan, and he really connected well with the family. He also took all kinds of photos that he sent to us after. Highly recommended!