Top Nagoya Holidays

Discover Nagoya’s nightlife with a private local guide—just you and your group. Our friendly guide will take you to the best izakaya-style bars and hidden local spots that tourists rarely find on their own. Navigating the Japanese bar scene can be tricky, but with a local guide, you can relax and enjoy authentic food and drinks tailored to your tastes. Whether you prefer a casual drink or a full izakaya crawl, the night is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Important Notes: ・Meals and drinks are not included ・Please inform us in advance of any food preferences or allergies ※By booking this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions available on our official website (Nagoya Tours). We kindly ask you to review them in advance.

With our National Licensed guide, you can understand more of Nagoya and Japan! The itinerary is flexible, you can go anywher you want to go, you can try anything you want to eat!

What sets this tour apart is its flexibility and focus on everyday local culture. Guests choose the area they want to explore—Meieki, Sakae, Kanayama, or Osu—so the experience matches their interests and mood, rather than following a fixed route. The tour begins by listening to guests’ preferences. Based on that and the selected area, a local guide chooses two nearby bars that residents actually visit after work, offering an authentic look at Nagoya’s food and drinking culture. Food and drinks are included at each stop, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the evening without worrying about costs. Instead of a typical bar crawl, this tour emphasizes connection to the neighborhood and the rhythms of daily life in Nagoya.

Founded in 1856, Kaminoi Sake Brewery is a renowned sake brewery that has repeatedly won gold medals at the National Tax Agency's tasting competition. This long-established brewery, which has close ties to Atsuta Shrine, invites you on a special tour that delves into the traditional techniques and flavors. Guided by the owner himself, you'll experience the deep world of traditional sake brewing, which has been passed down through the generations in a small group setting. Experience with all five senses the process by which this "locally beloved sake," characterized by its soft mouthfeel and light aftertaste, is created. After the tour, enjoy a tasting of three brands carefully selected by the brewery. Savor the history, craftsmanship, and mellow aroma to your heart's content.

Highlights -Learn the 400-year-old tradition of Nagoya’s paper lanterns -Create your own with guidance from a skilled craftsman -Choose washi paper and assemble a keepsake -Foldable design makes it easy to carry -Experience culture in a historic district Tour Overview Step into the world of Nagoya Chōchin, lanterns that have lit Japan’s festivals for 400 years. Backed by the Tokugawa shoguns, they are known for bamboo frames and the soft glow of washi. By the Meiji era, Nagoya was Japan’s top producer, exporting them worldwide as symbols of refined artistry. At Wazamon Chaya in Japan Culture Village, discover this heritage and make one yourself. Guided by an artisan, choose washi, paste it on the frame, and craft a lantern that folds flat — a practical, memorable souvenir. The workshop is set in Japan Culture Village, home to shrines, old shops, and cafés, where tradition and modern life meet.

Highlights - Wear a traditional tea-picking costume and take photos in a tea plantation - Visit a matcha factory normally closed to the public and grind tea leaves with a stone mill - Enjoy a matcha-making experience with Japanese sweets - Discover Nishio’s tea culture through tea fields, a factory tour, and matcha making - Learn the basics of the Japanese tea ceremony from a local English-speaking guide - Visit other Nishio highlights, including Miso Park and Nishio Historical Park. Overview Discover Nishio, one of Japan’s leading matcha-producing regions, on this one-day cultural tour. Visit a tea plantation, wear a traditional tea-picking costume for photos, and tour the long-established Aoi Seicha factory to learn how matcha is made. Enjoy a hands-on matcha-making experience with Japanese sweets. After lunch featuring Aichi’s famous miso katsu, visit Nishio Historical Park and Miso Park to experience the region’s tea culture and history.

Witness the spectacular Suwako Fireworks Festival, celebrated at Suwa Lake in Nagano Prefecture. Enjoy reserved seating very close to the launch site to fully immerse yourself in one of Japan's largest fireworks displays, featuring over 40,000 fireworks. Travel from Tokyo’s Shinjuku Post Office and indulge in a lunch break at Oginoya Suwa branch, famous for its kamameshi (meal not included). Explore the festival area before the fireworks begin at 7:00 p.m., showcasing breathtaking displays like the giant over-water fireworks and the famous two-kilometer-long "Niagara" display. After the show, return to Shinjuku by overnight bus, with blankets and slippers provided for comfort. - Reserved seats located directly in front of the launching site - Experience over 40,000 fireworks launched during the festival - Comfortable overnight return bus with blankets and slippers - Expert tour conductors familiar with the festival to assist you