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3 days · Nagoya itinerary

Nagoya in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days from Nagoya cover the city and central Japan. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: city
  2. 2Day 2: Shirakawa-go
  3. 3Day 3: Takayama
  4. 4Inuyama

Day 1: the city

Castle, Atsuta and food.

Day 2: Shirakawa-go

The thatched UNESCO village.

Day 3: Takayama

The alpine old town and Inuyama.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Nagoya — prices per person.

Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)
Kanazawa
Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)
5.0(27)·4 hours
from$256/ person
via Viator
Japanese Cooking Class with Local Family in Takayama Old Town
Takayama
Japanese Cooking Class with Local Family in Takayama Old Town
5.0(62)·3 hours
from$251/ person
via Viator
Osaka : Castle & City Highlights Walking Tour
−15%
Osaka
Osaka : Castle & City Highlights Walking Tour
5.0(48)·6h 30min
from$85$100/ person
via Viator
Hida Takayama & Shirakawago Small Group Tour from Nagoya
Nagoya
Hida Takayama & Shirakawago Small Group Tour from Nagoya
5.0(19)·9h 30min
from$190/ person
via Viator
Tokyo Castle, Imperial Palace Gardens, Shogun History Tour
Tokyo
Tokyo Castle, Imperial Palace Gardens, Shogun History Tour
5.0(31)·2 hours
from$16/ person
via Viator
Private Tour From Takayama to Takayama and Shirakawago
Takayama
Private Tour From Takayama to Takayama and Shirakawago
5.0(12)·8–9 hours
from$519/ person
via Viator
From Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & the Old Town
Takayama
From Takayama: Foodie Adventure, Showa Era, & the Old Town
5.0(13)·4h 15min
from$151/ person
via Viator
Nijo Castle Samurai Inside Story — Top-Rated Guide (Max 8)
Kyoto
Nijo Castle Samurai Inside Story — Top-Rated Guide (Max 8)
5.0(31)·3 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator

Nagoya in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Nagoya?
Three days lets you explore the city, then day-trip to Shirakawa-go and Takayama in central Japan.
What are the best things to do around Nagoya?
Nagoya Castle, Shirakawa-go, Takayama, the Atsuta Shrine and Inuyama are the top experiences.
How do I plan a 3-day Nagoya itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Shirakawa-go, and day three in Takayama.

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