Private Tour
Nagoya Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Nagoya through the eyes of a true local.
This private tour is all about you—your interests, your pace, and your comfort. With a 100% Nagoya-local, English-speaking guide, you’ll explore the city’s top highlights, hidden gems, and stories that bring it to life.
Perfect for Nagoya first-time visitors, families, couples, solo travelers, and friends.
Why Choose This Tour:
・Immersive experience with a friendly local guide
· Fully customizable – share your interests (history, food, culture, etc.)
· Kids and seniors welcome – flexible and relaxed pace
・Meet at your hotel lobby or Nagoya Station at 9:45 AM (flexible)
・Travel like locals by public transportation – efficient and stress-free
Note:
Nagoya Castle’s main tower is closed for construction, but you can still explore the beautiful samurai residence and castle grounds.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
You can see beautiful Nagoya Castle! If you are lucky, you could meet Samurai or Ninja! (*The main castle tower is now closed for entering, but it's worth to see samurai Hommaru palace.)
Nagoya Castle
Explore real samurai residence! Please enjoy samurai history & 400 year-ago world with a professional guide
What‘s Included
Guide fee
¥500 : Nagoya Castle Entrance Fee
¥760 : Subway ticket
About ¥2000 : Lunch for yours and guide’s.
Pickup points
Hilton Nagoya
3-3, Sakae 1-chome, Sakae Japan
Nagoya JR Gate Tower Hotel
1-1-3 Meieki, Nakamura-ku Nagoya Japan
Nagoya Creston Hotel
3-29-1, Nagoya Parco West Bldg. 9 to 11F Sakae Japan
Mitsui Garden Hotel Nagoya Premier
4-11-27 Meieki, Nakamura-Ku, Symphony Toyota Bldg. Nagoya Japan
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
1-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nakamura-ku Nagoya Japan
TIAD, Autograph Collection
Sakae5-15-19, Naka-ku, Naka-ku Nagoya Japan
Nikko Style Nagoya
5-20-13 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya Japan
Options
【SAKURA】Nagoya Highlight Tour
Pickup included
Nagoya Highlight Tour
Pickup included
Nagoya Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local
Pickup included
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Toyota museums with Kana
Yoni R,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kana is a fantastic guide, friendly, knowledgeable and funny. Had a great time visiting Toyota museums in Nagoya with her. Highly recommend
A wonderful day guided by Kumi. She enriched our experience at each stop, providing historical and cultural background.
Shari P,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kumi guided us through our trips in the metro and revised our itinerary based on our requests. She insured that we would return to our cruise ship on time.
Loving Nagoya
JudithA476,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in Nagoya off a cruise ship for 1 day and wanted to make the most of our limited time. Kumi was just awesome She was so knowledgeable and gracious. She guided us through the Nagoya Castle sharing her knowledge and making sure that we could truly appreciate the blending of history and art. We really got a sense of the life if the Shogun and how the castle worked. The resting the day was also perfect. Kumi accolades our requests and made sure we really got a sense of life in Nagoya. Our experience could not have been better. Thank you Kumi.
Kumi was such a sweet and kind guide for us! She lead us through so many great places and made our transportation stress free!
2fpamela,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kumi was such a sweet and kind guide for us! She lead us through so many great places and made our transportation stress free!
Great value, lovely walking tour with a fabulous knowledgeable English speaking guide
Sherpa02926886378,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were met at our ship The guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant Her English was superb which made the whole day lovely We had lots of laughs and got a great overview of Nagoya Great value great day out
Wonderful day with Kana
Douglas C,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Kana was extremely efficient helps and knowledgeable. She set a very accommodative pace for two +70’s. She shared many insights about her family life and experiences that provided enjoyable and informative value to our Japanese experience. We highly recommend her to all fellow travelers.
Nagoya city tour
Andy0505,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kumi was very nice typical Japanese hospitality. She is very knowledgeable and explained all object in Nagoya well. The tour lasted for one full day with taxi
Great tour
Compass813028,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Kumi couldn't have been nicer. She met us right on time at the cruise port and we spent a lovely day walking and taking the subway with her. Her english was excellent. We enjoyed her knowledge and her sense of humor.
Tours not to be missed in Nagoya
987kayeh,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Kumi. The information we gained with Kumi's help from the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology has been invaluable. Learning about the Japanese founder of the textile industry has enabled us to appreciate the importance of the textile industry in Japan as we move between cities. The Toyoto Automobile Museum provided excellent insight into the development of Toyoto manufacturing in Japan. It was more interesting than I had anticipated. We found Kumi to be very personable, responded to our numerous questions She managed the timing of the tour and the significant travel involved most efficiently. Thank you for a well managed tour.
Nagoya tour
S6593CQlaurenp,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kumi, our tour guide was amazing. She was very friendly and kind and we got to know each other well. Not only did she guide us around Nagoya but she also shared some knowledge about Japan in general. The castle was beautiful, the Museum was very interesting and we didn’t have to think at all on how to get there as Kumi did it all for us. She took photos of us all day and made sure we were happy.
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