Private Tour
Guided Tour of Nagoya by Car
Overview
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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. 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
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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.
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Guided Tour of Nagoya by Car
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Have a nice day in Nagoya
Patana T,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s good to have someone driving for you in Nagoya and tailored made the trip just for you We went to Toyota museum Nagoya castle and my special moment is when Tomoko took me to the Thai temple Nitaiji because she knows that I am Thai Also the tea house experience in a Japanese garden is nice
Nagoya tour with Serge 9/15/2025
deborah n,
Sep 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Serge Roso served as our Nagoya Japan tour guide 9/15/25. Recommend him highly to take personal care of you for all sightseeing and Nagoya sights and sounds you desire. He has unique historical insights into Japan and will wow you with his personal experiences as a tour director of the last 30 years. Serge also took us to local markets, shops and restaurants off the beaten path in Nagoya, not included in usual cruise ship excursions. Serge does not rush and tailored our excursion experience to many of our personal requests. Please book his services as you will not be disappointed. We even invited him to visit us back home if our paths were to cross again. We give him our highest award for exceptional personal service and friendly character. Plus, he provided ice water, local snacks and took and edited pictures of our group. He made the day fun and enjoyable.
Unexpectedly Spectacular Nagoya!
Deborah D,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00If you are looking for a tour of Nagoya, we suggest you book "Guided Tour of Nagoya by Car" with Serge as your guide. We expected Nagoya to be a boring city - boy, were we wrong! Serge brought the city to life. We opted out of a visit to the Toyota Automobile Museum, since it was a beautiful sunny day. We asked Serge to show us his city and he did just that! With engaging commentary, we visited Nagoya Castle, Atsuta-jingo Shrine, and Osu Kannon Temple. We were mesmerized by the Great Buddha of Nagoya (think Jolly Green Giant!) at the Toganji Temple; stepped into a bamboo grove; and visited a Japanese Tea house for matcha and sweets. We took a stroll around Tokugawa Garden and spent time feeding the koi fish and walking up to the waterfall - a relaxing break in the day. What day would be complete without souvenir shopping, and the Osu Kannon Shopping District was a great stop to do that. Serge was engaging, funny and informative. He made us feel like old family friends, not strangers. He gave us a great tour of Nagoya. We highly recommend. Arigato Serge.
Best and funniest guide in nagoya never a dull moment and an awesome day
terrance l,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Serge 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
5.00Our 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
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