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Nagoya: Best & Hidden Gems Private Guided Tour

5.0(13)Nagoya1 hour
VIATOR5.0(6)TRIPADVISOR5.0(7)

Description

Discover Nagoya’s highlights in just 6 hours with a knowledgeable and friendly local guide. This tour is the most efficient way for first-time visitors to cover many of the city’s major highlights. Travel like a local using Japan’s famously clean and punctual public transportation! Cruise ship guests are welcome — our guides will ensure you return to the port strictly on time. The itinerary is just a model — we’ll always tailor it to suit your pace and interests. -Just come ready to have once in a lifetime adventure !

Tour Options

Nagoya: Best & Hidden Gems Private Guided Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

60 min

Stroll through the lush forested area and experience the tranquil atmosphere of one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines. Also you can learn the proper way how to pray at Shinto Shrines from your guide. If you wish, you can enter Kusanagi-kan and hold real Japanese sword in your hands! (Extra JYP500 needed)

Admission included90 min

In Nagoya Castle, you can experience a variety of attractions and historical sites that highlight the rich Samurai cultural heritage of Japan. Honmaru Palace: showcasing Japanese architecture and exquisite interior decorations.

Pass by

Located in the heart of Nagoya, Oasis 21 is a futuristic multi-purpose complex that combines shopping, dining, and entertainment with stunning architectural design.  the "Spaceship-Aqua," is a large glass roof filled with water, offering beautiful reflections during the day and an enchanting illuminated view at night. Visitors can walk along the rooftop pathway for panoramic views of Nagoya, including the nearby Nagoya TV Tower.

30 min

Breathe in the charm of Nagoya as you walk through sleek Hisaya Odori Park, with the city’s iconic Chubu Mirai Tower watching over.

90 min

Take a walk through Osu, a vibrant local shopping district with more than 1,200 stores—full of energy, flavor, and surprises.

Highlights

Hotel pick up and drop off
English-speaking local guide

What's included

Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
English-speaking local guide
Not included
Lunch
Admission fees for the facilities
Transportation fees

Pickup Locations & Times

The Guide is holding the name board with your name on it.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(13)

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Andrea_P
June 2, 2026
Excellent Nagoya tour

Tommie is an excellent your guide, spoke very good English and was amenable to our tour wishes. She was very knowledgeable and informative of the history of Nagoya and the people of the area. I highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing my hometown. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour. I hope the rest of your trip in Japan is filled with wonderful memories. Also, I hope you find the perfect Japanese knife to take home!

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C1625MVmelaniea
April 4, 2026
Great experience in Nagoya

Had a wonderful guide Tsukasa today. Saw some amazing sites in Nagoya and really enjoyed our time with this lovely lady

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time with Tsukasa and enjoyed exploring Nagoya together. We hope you continue to have a fantastic time in Japan!

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René K
March 29, 2026
Nagoya highlights

Tsukasa knows how to balance sightseeing, relaxation, and humor perfectly

Operator response

Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad that you enjoyed the tour with Tsukasa. We hope you have a wonderful rest of your stay in Japan. Take care!

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300yukiy
March 12, 2026
A Wonderful Family Tour in the Lucky Cat Town

I joined this tour with my family. My children love lucky cats, so they were very happy to see them all around the town. Our guide was very friendly, and we had a wonderful and enjoyable day together.

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Martin_D
November 21, 2025
Our tour guide (Tommie)...

Our tour guide (Tommie) was very knowledgable with the places we visited and helpful in everything we did. I would recommend this tour for anyone visiting Nagoya for the first time. Tommie met us at the cruise port in Nagoya. Our small group of 6 people utterly enjoyed the tour.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm so glad to know that all of you enjoyed the tour. I remember well how much I also enjoyed showing you the basement foodie paradise, and how delighted you all were strolling around the pond in Japanese Garden. Wishing you safe travels and many more memorable adventures ahead. Thank you once again! Tommie

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Julio_B
November 8, 2025
Exceptional and professionalism.We are looking forward for our return in the near future with her to see more sites.

we had a good experienced suited to our needs. Tsukasa contacted us with many days in advance to see what are interest where and how she could make a better experience. Grateful to have met here in Nagoya.

Operator response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review. We're truly happy to know that you appreciated how Tsukasa contacted you in advance to understand your interests and needs for the Nagoya tour. She was also very grateful for your prompt and thoughtful responses. We're looking forward to welcoming you again in near future to explore our beautiful city, Nagoya! Muchas gracias!

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vitusbartes
November 5, 2025
grateful and comforting visit with Tsukasa. She received us dressing a beautiful kimono and adapted to our plans.

Tsukasa received us dressed in a beautiful kimono and was very kind and knowledgeable of the city. We regret not being able to have spent more time with her

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a grateful and comforting visit with Tsukasa here in Nagoya. She truly enjoyed spending time with you in her kimono, even though the time was quite limited this time. We hope you’ll have another opportunity to spend more time exploring Nagoya and Japan. Thank you again!

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Chapell_H
October 22, 2025
A variety of historical...

A variety of historical knowledge shared by our guide, Ami, to make this a great tour. She was helpful in giving directions at the train station for our departure back to Tokyo.

Operator response

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review. We’re so grateful that you enjoyed your time with our guide, Ami, and that everything worked out smoothly with your train back to Tokyo. Wishing you a wonderful and seamless journey ahead!

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Gordon_B
October 2, 2025
It was wonderful learning...

It was wonderful learning much about beautiful Nagoya Japan. Our tour guide Tommie spoke very clear English and took us to the sites that we had requested. She was very friendly and helpful. And also took us to a traditional Japanese restaurant for lunch.

Operator response

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful review. I'm so happy that you enjoyed my hometown Nagoya. Actually I'm the one who should thank you for choosing this tour, and teaching me lots of things about your country. Hope you come back someday...next time, we definitely try the "Eel"!!

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Becky_D
September 27, 2025
Guide was Easy to Understand - Excellent Tour!!

Our tour with Tommie was well worth the price. She was easy to understand and we loved the things we saw. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thanks a lot for your kind review and for posting those wonderful pictures from the tour. I still remember how hot that day was, but also how much fun and laughter we had. I hope you’re back home safe and enjoying the beautiful fall season.

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