All Aichi Prefecture Tours & Excursions in 2026

Highlights -Journey into Chita Peninsula, a historic heartland of Japanese fermentation and brewing. -Discover how centuries-old fermentation techniques have shaped Japan’s distinctive food culture. -Explore the history and craft of vinegar-making at the interactive MIZKAN MUSEUM. -Step inside a historic sake brewery and taste locally produced Japanese sake. -Savor French cuisine showcasing local ingredients and traditional Japanese fermented seasonings Overview Discover the fermentation culture of the Chita Peninsula on a culinary day trip from Nagoya. Visit the MIZKAN MUSEUM to explore the history of vinegar-making and learn how vinegar is made from sake lees. Continue to Nakano Sake Brewery to see traditional brewing tools and sample local sake. The journey concludes at HANROK, a historic residence where French culinary techniques meet local ingredients and fermented seasonings. Enjoy a creative course lunch showcasing the flavors and traditions of the Chita Peninsula.

Join a tsumami-zaiku workshop in Sakae, the heart of Nagoya, and make your own Japanese-style accessory! You’ll learn the basics of this traditional craft, folding small pieces of fabric to make little flowers. Choose your favorite colors from a variety of fabrics, then pick a keychain or kanzashi hair ornament to decorate. Never tried it before? No problem! You won’t need any needles, so it’s easy for beginners to get started. Make a few flowers, put them together, and create an original accessory to take home. The workshop lasts two hours, and your instructor will help you finish if you need.

Turn your transfer from Nagoya to Gero Onsen into a memorable experience with this private vehicle service, ideal for independent travelers from Europe, the U.S., and Australia. Enjoy a stress-free journey without the hassle of carrying luggage or changing trains and buses. A professional driver will take you directly from Nagoya Station to your hotel in Gero Onsen. Along the way, visit Inuyama Castle, a National Treasure with one of Japan’s oldest wooden keeps, and explore its historic castle town with time for lunch and shopping (approx. 2.5 hours). You will also stop in Seki City, famous for its world-class cutlery, where you can browse high-quality knives at a traditional shop (approx. 30 minutes). This plan accommodates up to 9 passengers, making it ideal for families and groups, with better value per person as group size increases. Enjoy a comfortable and efficient journey that combines transportation and sightseeing.

- Explore the 120-year history of the Gamagori Classic Hotel with a local guide. - Discover elegant interiors and stories of celebrated writers and distinguished former guests. - Enjoy cake and coffee or tea overlooking Mikawa Bay and Takeshima Island. - Trace Gamagori’s literary connections at a charming museum beside the sea. - Stroll through Shunzei-en Garden while taking in beautiful views of Takeshima Island. Discover the literary charm of Gamagori, a peaceful seaside town overlooking Mikawa Bay. Explore the historic Gamagori Classic Hotel with a local guide, uncovering its distinctive architecture and connections to celebrated writers. Enjoy cake and coffee or tea with panoramic views of Takeshima Island before visiting the Seaside Literary Memorial Museum, where the town’s literary heritage comes to life. Complete your journey with a stroll through Shunzei-en Garden, surrounded by beautiful coastal scenery.

This tour offers a full-day journey from Nagoya to Inuyama, combining history, culture, and local flavors. Explore Japan’s oldest castle, stroll charming streets, taste unique local delicacies, and enjoy hands-on traditional crafts like lantern painting—an immersive experience capturing the town’s heritage and charm.

Step back in time on this 1-day hiking tour of the historic Nakasendo trail in central Japan! Setting out from Nagoya Station, we’ll head to Magome-juku for a lovely stroll through a charming post town that feels like a living snapshot of the Edo period. Then, trek along the Nakasendo to Tsumago-juku , another well-preserved town steeped in history, and finally wrap up the day with a night out in Nagoya, pub-hopping through a timeless shopping arcade to savor local food and drinks with your guide.

Discover Nagoya with a local guide born and raised in the city. Experience both iconic highlights and hidden gems that most travelers miss. Tour highlights: • Nagoya Castle – Explore the castle and hear unique stories •Historic streets of Nagono – Step back in time through charming streets • Osu Shopping District – Enjoy local street food and lively shopping •Arimatsu – Try traditional shibori craft in a beautifully preserved post town Perfect for travelers seeking a more local and authentic side of Japan. See a side of Nagoya most visitors never experience.

Discover Japanese fermentation in and around Nagoya, Aichi, a region celebrated for its rich brewing traditions. Explore five fermentation cultures, from mirin, miso, and tamari to vinegar and sake, and learn how time, ingredients, and craftsmanship shape Japanese flavors. Visit a century-old mirin brewery and a historic miso and tamari producer, where traditional methods and enormous cedar barrels preserve generations of knowledge. At the MIZKAN MUSEUM, discover how vinegar made from sake lees contributed to the rise of Edomae sushi. Enjoy Chita beef steak and local wine at a seaside hillside winery, then visit a sake brewery founded in 1848. Taste sake from Tokoname pottery vessels and discover how ceramics influence aroma and flavor. Back in Nagoya, explore Moriguchizuke, a local pickle matured in sake lees, and try its final pickling process yourself. For a special finale, add an optional dinner at PHYEON, where Aichi's fermentation heritage inspires contemporary fine dining.

Taste Nagoya like a local on this private, government-licensed guided food tour. Begin in the historic Osu district, where you'll explore lively shopping arcades packed with local street food and sample regional specialties such as tebasaki chicken wings and tenmusu. The highlight is a sit-down lunch of hitsumabushi, Nagoya's iconic charcoal-grilled eel over rice, enjoyed three traditional ways. With a knowledgeable licensed guide leading the way and sharing the stories behind every dish, this is the perfect introduction to one of Japan's great food cities. Ideal for first-time visitors and food lovers alike.

Kakuozan, an area ofNagoya rich in culture and history, is a great place for international visitors to experience authentic Japanese culture. This tour is designed around an authentic Nagoya experience, including a tea ceremony experience using actual tea utensils used by Furukawa Tamesaburo (not replicas), traditional villa architecture and gardens, and visits to historic temples such as Nittai-ji and Sooji. The tour also includes an English guided stroll through the Kakuozan shopping arcade.

Departing from Nagoya, this one-day guided tour takes you to Tokoname, a historic pottery town, using trains and local city buses for the round trip from Nagoya. Stroll along the scenic pottery path, see hundreds of lucky cat statues, and enjoy the charm of traditional ceramic culture.

Tour highlights -Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch featuring fresh wild boar and venison -Create your own original necklace using deer antler pieces with a local artist -Learn about sustainable living and how local communities make use of natural resources -Spend a day immersed in nature while discovering Toyota City’s mountain culture and traditions -Explore the rich natural environment of the Asuke area with knowledgeable local staff Tour details Experience Toyota Green Life through hands-on activities that showcase the region’s sustainable lifestyle and deep connection to nature. Enjoy a flavorful BBQ lunch featuring wild boar and venison sourced from the surrounding mountains. In the afternoon, craft a unique deer-antler pendant using materials that are typically discarded. Engage all five senses as you learn about local culture, support community businesses, and appreciate the abundant gifts of nature in the mountains of Toyota City.

Get to know the flavors and culture of Nagoya with a walking tour. Join a guide to see historic temples and shrines plus small restaurants and specialty shops loved by locals. Visit a kimono shop, taste street foods such as okonomiyaki (a Japanese savory pancake), and sample Japanese sweets.

Highlights -Explore Japan’s fermentation culture through traditional ceramic crocks and natural indigo dyeing. -Walk Tokoname’s historic Pottery Path, shaped by over 1,000 years of ceramics. -Visit Tokoname’s only traditional fermentation crock workshop and meet third-generation artisan Yuji Koie. -See how ceramic crocks for miso, pickles, and other fermented foods are made. -Dye your own tenugui using a natural indigo vat created through fermentation. Overview Discover Japan’s fermentation culture through two traditional crafts in Tokoname, a pottery town with over 1,000 years of history. Walk the historic Pottery Path, then visit Yamagen Toen, a workshop making traditional fermentation crocks for over 60 years. Meet third-generation artisan Yuji Koie and see how local clay becomes vessels for fermented foods such as miso. Finally, visit Konya no Namiho, an indigo studio where fermentation creates natural indigo dye. Dye your own tenugui and experience Japan’s iconic deep blue.

This tour is part of the Toyota Green Life Experience series. Spend a day receiving life experience and wisdom from local farmers constantly out in nature as you work among the rich natural surroundings of the Inabu area in Toyota City. In spring, you can experience what it’s like to plant rice; in summer, dig up your own potatoes; and in fall, harvest sweet potatoes and taro root as well as rice in this agricultural experience with content changing by season. Wipe the sweat off your brow as you use your body, feeling the soil in your hands and the joy of harvesting nutritious foods rather than simply picking them up at the grocery store. Use nearby Donguri Workshop as your base to mingle with local farmers and learn about the connection between food and life through the agricultural practices of yesteryear. New discoveries and experiences await you in this rare chance to explore rural life in the mountains of central Japan. .e recommended for couples and families with children.

Experience the timeless charm of traditional Japan on this Cultural Heritage Tour to Shirakawa-go and Takayama from Nagoya, a perfect one-day escape into the scenic Japanese Alps. Wander through Takayama Old Town, where Edo-period wooden houses, sake breweries, and quiet streets showcase Japan’s rich history, then continue to the UNESCO World Heritage village of Shirakawa-go, famous for its iconic gassho-zukuri farmhouses set against stunning mountain scenery. With comfortable round-trip transportation and the support of a Chinese- and English-speaking guide, this well-paced, stress-free tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into Japan’s cultural roots—book now and discover Japan’s living heritage in just one day.

Join us for an unforgettable day-trip from Nagoya combining nature, culture, and history—offering a unique glimpse into the heart of rural Japan. Explore hidden gem locations throughout the Kiso Valley starting with a hike through a stunning gorge filled with pristine nature and roaring waterfalls. Dive into Japan’s rich cultural heritage with a visit to a traditional Kabuki theater and discover the region’s deep love for this centuries-old performing art. Stroll through the picturesque streets of Magome, a charming post town along the historic Nakasendo Trail as your English-speaking guide explains the fascinating history of this ancient samurai route that once connected Kyoto and Edo. Whether you’re a nature lover, history enthusiast, or cultural explorer, this tour offers something special for everyone. *As lunch options are limited, please purchase a bento box or other food items before the tour starts, and bring them with you. Time will be allotted to eat while on the trail.

It's one way private transfer between airport and hotel in downtown, which is the most convenient and safest way for transfer by a vehicle with legal operation qualification. All prices included, no more extra charge. The driver will meet you at exit of arrival hall or hotel lobby with your name tab.then enjoy reliable, hassle-free private transfer service • Transfer from airport to your hotel or transfer from your hotel to airport • The vehicle we provide is compliance with relevant laws and regulations,the insurance is provided ,fully insured, • Transfer by a private, air-conditioned vehicle • Relax as a professional driver helps with luggage • 7*24 hrs emergency customer service ,if you reserve the vehicle before 12pm, you could ask for the multigual customer assiantant any help when you in trouble • 48 hrs free cancellation Vehicle: 5 seat standard superior car

Aichi prefecture is known as one of Japan’s leading areas for traditional seasonings, including soy sauce, mirin, sake, vinegar and miso. In this hands-on lesson, you will discover how traditional fermentation transforms simple ingredients into a rich, complex flavor. You will use premium local seasonings–artisan soy sauce, authentic brewed mirin and local sake–to create the ultimate Teriyaki Chicken. To complete the meal, we will also prepare traditional side dishes; Miso soup made with Aichi’s famous red miso, a refreshing side dish using local vinegar, and Dashimaki Tamago (rolled omelet) seasoned with white dashi. After the cooking session, sit down and savor the delicious meal you’ve created! The lesson is beginner-friendly and suitable for all skill levels. This experience is perfect for travelers who want to enjoy Japanese home cuisine and take home practical cooking skills to share with your family and friends! We look forward to cooking with you!

[The Experience] Discover the intersection of tradition and modern design. Located just 5 minutes from the Kanayama transport hub, this session takes place in a contemporary art studio nestled within the historic grounds of GANKO-JI Temple. [A Rare Encounter] Depending on the day, you may have the exclusive chance to meet the Temple Priest or his wife, who will share personal insights into temple life. Kayoko will provide live English translation. [Special Temple Welcome] Before we begin our ikebana session, you will be served a cup of Japanese tea in a traditional ceramic cup along with a specially selected local sweet from Nagoya. [The Art of Sogetsu] Sogetsu-ryu is renowned for its free, sculptural approach. Watch Kayoko, a 1st Grade Instructor, demonstrate how to manipulate bold elements like WILLOW. Learn to treat flowers not just as plants, but as medium for modern art. [Your Masterpiece] Awaken your senses as you compose your own floral sculpture.

By contemplating authentic bonsai rooted in centuries of Japanese tradition, and encountering firsthand the skill and knowledge of the master who tends them, you'll connect with the deeper essence of Japanese culture.

Kakuozan, located in Nagoya, is an area rich in culture and history, making it an excellent place for international visitors to experience authentic Japanese culture. This tour is designed around authentic experiences in Nagoya, including a Kodo (incense Ceremony) experience with genuine incense, not replicas, and visits to the Furukawa Art Museum, distinguished traditional villa architecture like Yokiso, and historical temples like Nittaiji and Sououji. The tour also includes a guided stroll through the Kakuozan shopping district in English.

While the Seimei Shrine in Kyoto is famous, the Seimei Shrine in Nagoya is also worth visiting from a spiritual perspective. The Nagoya Seimei Shrine has 7 mysterious stories. One of them is "Water" at the shrine. If visitors bring empty bottle, they can bring the God Water. It is said that Osu-Kannon Temple is now counted one of the Japan's three greatest Kannon temples. Fumon-den hall enshrines the guardian deities of the twelve zodiac signs. (It can be said to Zodiac Guardian Deity hall.) At the Fumon-den (after completing the usual temple visit at the main hall,) a Kannon statue related to that person will be selected based on the birth year of each tour participant, and the guide will recite each mantra for each participant. And, in a Fumon-den, there are a lot of Kannon-Statues and people can take impressive-looking photos there. At the shop Kakuremino-Ya, we can get our aura photo. People can buy food or a lot of things on the Osu Shopping Street.

Highlights - Learn to prepare three types of sushi perfect for entertaining back home - Experience sushi-making in a charming retro café run by a long-standing tea shop - Enjoy a homemade sushi lunch with miso soup in a warm, welcoming setting - Explore a local shopping arcade and shop for fresh sushi ingredients like a local - Take home the knowledge to recreate sushi parties with ease and flair Overview Discover the art of sushi-making with a local twist in the nostalgic streets near Nagoya Station. This hands-on experience is perfect for learning how to prepare authentic sushi in a relaxed, friendly environment. Visit a local supermarket to pick up fresh ingredients before heading to a cozy retro café run by a long-standing tea shop. Learn to make three types of sushi: Temari sushi (bite-sized sushi), Maki sushi (traditional rolled sushi), and Temaki sushi (hand-rolled sushi cones). Finish by enjoying your handmade sushi with a warm bowl of traditional clear soup.