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) 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
WiFi on board
Nagoya castle and Tokugawa garden
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
horrible singing
Lunch
quietness, our guides talk your ears off
toyota automobile museum
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
Options
Guided Tour of Nagoya by Car
Pickup included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nagoya with Tomoko
jlab123,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with our tour guide Tomoko. She had great English and was flexible in plans. She had an easygoing personality which made the day very enjoyable. My husband and I had the best time. Highly recommend!
Personal, energetic, and comprehensive
Teaveljoie,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a perfect day in Nagoya with Tomoko. Knowledgeable, energetic, and very accommodating… Saw all the sites, learned a lot of history, and a highlight was eel for lunch in a traditional eel restaurant. We could not have asked for a better day! Thank you, Tomoko and your husband, Sarah, who was also a great communicator and support throughout.
Excellent tour, Serge is...
JOSE F,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, Serge is outstanding. Kept the pace according to our wishes. Very knowledgeable, Showed us non tourist sites. Recommend Serge without exception.
Super Nagoya
José F,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour by Serge. Very friendly, super knowledgeable. Accommodating in every respect. Showed us sites not on every day tours. Highly recommended.
Thank you Serge!
Robert B,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely enjoyed our tour with Serge! He shared his knowledge of the history of Nagoya samurai and shogun and we visited the palace, castle, gardens and had a delicious miso katsu lunch! Serge you have a wonderful and bubbly personality! Thank you for the lovely day! Robert B.
A must do
Charles M,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tomoko was an amazing tour guide. She was answering all of our questions and she took us to a great place to get a traditional eel dish. She gave us recommendations and was very personable. We also had great conversation before the trip to go through exactly what I wanted to see so she could cater the tour for us.
Perfect tour of Nagoya from anywhere!!!
Stephanie R,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00He is amazing and kind and knows the City for over 20 years! He drove us all around and it was perfect for the Summer heat. The Toyota museum was great for car lovers and all about the history of all cars! One of my favorite cities. His English is perfect!!! Book this tour!
Amazing! Must do tour!
Charles M,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tomoko and Serge were amazing! Before the trip Serge reached out to help us decide what to do and provided a lot of great recommendations. Tomoko showed us where to eat and also provided great recommendations the day of the tour. We got to see all of the sights as well as a surprise to see matcha being ground fresh! Such a wonderful tour and tour guides! 10 out of 10 must do!
Wonderful Tour of Nagoya
Barbara A,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was originally planned with us touring with good friends. Tour company owner Serg was very helpful and prompt in assisting us plan our tour in advance of our coming to Nagoya. Due to a medical issue our friends had to cancel their trip. So, our tour for four was no longer necessary. We were sure that our tour would be cancelled, however Serg and Tomoko worked out the same tour for Vic and I with the same itinerary. Tomoko met us at the port with our sign so we could easily identify her with minimal walking. It was a great start to a great day! Tomoko had a very busy schedule for us to make maximum use of our day in Nagoya, but Barbara had her heart set on a ride on the bullet train. Tomoko quickly worked out a change in her itinerary to accompany us on a ride on the bullet train and take care of the ticket purchases and moving us to the right train to catch. It was a great experience. We still visited all the other sites we wanted to! We had a delicious lunch in a restaurant that specializes in eel and it was quite an experience for both of us! Tomoko was everything we had hoped for in our tour guide for the day! Her English was perfect, her knowledge of Nagoya and Japan was superior, she was funny and entertaining, and she accommodated everything we wanted to do. Her husband Serg even made a special trip to the port terminal to meet us and ensure we had seen everything that we wanted to! We can highly recommend Tomoko for any tour you might want in Nagoya for the day or and length of time! We loved Tomoko and our thanks for a wonderful day in Nagoya! Barbara and Vic
Must-Do Tour for Anyone in Nagoya
Kathleen R,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous time. The driver Serge was really personable and accommodating to our interests. We ended up going to the Palace Museum instead of the Toyota Museum and really enjoyed ourselves! 10/10 experience!
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