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Let's go see the fantastic atmosphere of the illumination. The contrast between the approximately 4,000 maple trees and the clear river is beautiful, and when the mountain is lit up, the entire mountain turns golden, creating a fantastic sight different from that of the day. ★Kozakuji Temple with Bamboo Lanterns (Saturday and Sunday only!) The solemn and serene approach to Kozakuji Temple is lit with approximately 1,000 bamboo lanterns, creating a fantastic scene lit by small flames. Only in the autumn, amazing view of collaborating with cherry blossoms and autumn leaves can watch! In the Obara area, famous for its seasonal cherry blossoms, more than 10,000 trees are planted throughout the area. The Four Seasons Cherry Blossoms bloom twice a year, in spring and fall. In November, when the cherry blossoms are at their best, the “Four Seasons Cherry Blossom Festival” is held at various locations in the Obara area, attracting many visitors.

Begin your adventure at Nagoya’s Mirai Tower and escape to Central Japan’s hidden gems. First, explore the UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go. Capture fairytale views of Gassho-zukuri houses from the observation deck during your 2.5-hour stay. Next, visit Takayama, the "Little Kyoto." Wander the historic Sanmachi district and savor melt-in-your-mouth Hida beef sushi. Conclude your journey in Gujo Hachiman, the charming city of water. Stroll along pristine canals and nostalgic alleyways for a sentimental finish. This seamless tour eliminates public transport stress, letting you experience three iconic destinations in a single day.

Explore two major highlights of Japan's Tokai region on this day trip by round-trip coach from Nagoya. During the day, visit Korankei Valley, considered one of the best autumn leaves viewing spots in Japan, where you will have an ample 2 hours to explore the area as you please. As the evening draws in, be amazed by the dazzling illumination displays at Nabana no Sato flower park, one of Japan's most famous illumination attractions.

Experience Nagoya like a local on this private, personalized 3-hour walking food tour. You will visit 2–3 hand-picked local eateries and enjoy 6–8 samplings of regional specialties, accompanied by a glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Your guide will lead you through hidden gems where locals eat, avoiding mainstream tourist chains, and introduce you to Nagoya’s distinct food culture—think grilled eel rice (hitsumabushi), hearty ramen and regional sake. Since the tour is fully private and tailored to your preferences, you can adjust the pace and select flavours that interest you most. With walking as the main mode of transport, you’ll navigate city streets and immerse in local atmosphere comfortably.

A true petrol head's tour! Buckle up, car lovers! This tour is a dream for anyone obsessed with horsepower and the scent of fresh interiors. After I pick you up at the location of your desire, cruise ship, hotel etc. The first stop will be the Toyota Automobile Museum, a treasure trove of mint-condition classics and modern marvels. Then, we cruise to Toyota City, birthplace of the Toyota family, to explore the Toyota Kaikan, where you can sit in, touch, and admire the latest models (no licking!). And, of course, your guide is a true car maniac—because what’s a car tour without a car-obsessed driver? We finish the tour with a stop at Autobacs, the car part specialty shop, just to nose around or buy a souvenir (macha flavored air-freshener?.) Note This tour is not possible on Mondays as the Automobile museum is closed - Duration: 6-7 hours with a customizable itinerary - Private tour for up to 9 participants - Door-to-door car service in a comfortable Delica D5 or Hiace van

Explore the culinary delights of Nagoya with this specially designed food tour for cruise passengers arriving at Kinjo Pier. Experience the vibrant Makers Pier area, where you’ll stroll through a welcoming waterfront district and savor the unique flavors of Nagoya, renowned for its rich miso-based cuisine. Enjoy tastings at two selected restaurants, with food and drinks included up to 3,000 yen. A knowledgeable guide shares insights into local dishes and dining customs, ensuring a meaningful and relaxed introduction to the city’s food culture. This tour offers cruise travelers a delightful way to experience Nagoya beyond the typical shore excursion.

Let's fully enjoy your stay in NAGOYA! NAGOYA is known as Big Manufacturing Industry area for example TOYOTA. Through the activity of hand made, you shall learn the manufacturing spirit! In addition, NAGOYA has historical area too. You can walk on the historical castle, shrine and road with guide. A guide knows well about History and Manufacturing. So you can ask guide anything of your question. The guide majored Japanese history in University, and work in machinery trading company. So guide can explains properly based on the experience.

Highlights -Learn Kuro Montsuki dyeing from a skilled Nagoya artisan -Discover the history and meaning of Japan’s formal black kimono -Select and imprint your favorite kamon (family crest) onto a hand-dyed tenugui -Create a unique keepsake for fashion, décor, or daily use -Enjoy this craft experience inside historic Japan Culture Village Tour Overview This workshop introduces the refined art of Kuro Montsuki dyeing, perfected over 400 years to produce the deep black of Japan’s most formal kimono. Guided by a master craftsman, you will explore its history and ties to identity and heritage. In the studio, imprint your chosen kamon — a symbolic crest — onto a jet-black tenugui scarf. Each piece becomes a personal souvenir, versatile as an accessory, decoration, or keepsake. Set within Japan Culture Village, where temples, shrines, and old shops mix with modern cafés, the experience blends creativity with cultural discovery, offering a rare connection to Japan’s enduring artistry.

This immersive Ise tour is the only guided experience that follows the traditional pilgrimage order—starting at the Outer Shrine (Gekū), dedicated to the deity of daily life, and continuing to the Inner Shrine (Naikū), Japan’s most sacred Shinto site devoted to the sun goddess Amaterasu. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll gain insight into the spiritual meaning, myths, and architectural beauty of Ise Jingu, a place of national reverence for over 2,000 years. After visiting both shrines, guests enjoy a cultural stroll through Oharaimachi, a preserved Edo-period street where pilgrims once relaxed and today’s travelers can sample traditional sweets like Akafuku mochi. For added comfort, an optional upgrade includes a scenic ride on a limited express train from Nagoya, letting you begin your journey in ease. Whether you're seeking spiritual depth, cultural discovery, or a peaceful escape into Japan's timeless traditions, this tour offers an unforgettable and authentic experience.

This Nagoya food tour lets you experience the city through its signature dishes while discovering local spots you might overlook on your own. It begins at Oasis 21 in Sakae, where your guide shares the history of Nagoya and introduces key symbols like Nagoya Castle, the golden shachihoko, and Atsuta Shrine. After enjoying views from the observation deck, you head to the first tasting. A short walk brings you to a restaurant specializing in miso nikomi udon made with rich red miso. You then sample Moriguchi pickles before visiting the basement of Japan’s oldest department store to try local favorites such as tenmusu, seasonal oni manju, and fragrant shrimp crackers, along with the stories behind them. The highlight is hitsumabushi, Nagoya’s famous grilled eel over rice. The tour ends at a local izakaya with a drink and spicy tebasaki wings. With 7–8 dishes included, it offers a full introduction to Nagoya-meshi.

A tour for all ages! Let us show you the best places in Nagoya......or we can customize the tour according to your wishes and desires. We will hand you a one-day commuter pass for public transport and cover all the entrance fees...so you don't need to worry about anything, just walk with our guide and enjoy. Nagoya, a city overshadowed by glitzy Tokyo and lively(noisy) Osaka. Nagoya has always been the quiet, responsible sibling of the three. Nagoya is the city where samurai spirit meets industrial genius. It’s the hometown of three of Japan’s greatest unifiers—Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. But that’s not all—Nagoya is also the birthplace of Toyota., Nagoya is like a living time machine with great food (hello, miso katsu and hitsumabushi eel). The roads are wide, the people friendly, and everything relatively cheap. It might be Japan’s underdog city, but that’s exactly what makes it cool. For cruise ship travelers: we pick you up 5 meters from the ship.

For those who prefer to eat their way through Japan, there probably aren’t many cities more “foodie-friendly” than Nagoya. With a large port and fertile plains, along with the wealth and resources of the powerful "City of Samurai," Nagoya has long had access to a wide variety of foods distinctive from other regions of Japan. As we tour the highlights of Nagoya, you will be able to marvel at the gilded artwork and golden screens in Honmaru Palace, relax as you gaze upon the reflecting pond of Mirai Tower, and learn about the day’s fresh catch at a bustling fish market as you are led by an experienced, English-speaking guide through Nagoya on this full-day tour. This tour will not only give you a taste of the wonderful flavors of the region and introduce you to some of the most notable landmarks in the city, but also provide you with the confidence to go out and try more "Nagoya Meshi" on your own.

This exciting one-day tour combines a visit to the famous thatched roof village, Shirakawago, with a morning of fun in the snow of the Japan Alps! Visit a highland farm, enjoy sledding or playing in a field of Japan's famous powder snow, and step inside the historic houses of Shirakawago. This tour is the perfect fit for families or groups looking for a balance of winter fun and idilic locations. Highlights Enjoy a morning of snow, sledding, beautiful views, and fun at a pastoral farm high in the Japan Alps. Tour a thatched-roof house at UNESCO World Heritage site Shirakawa-go as your guide shares the history (and dramas) of Edo-era life in this remote mountain village. Taste premium wagyu beef or any number of local delicacies as you set off to explore the town or shop for souvenirs during a free time in both the pastoral farm and Shirakawa-go. Utilize the luggage storage and relax as you are driven on our private tour bus from Nagoya, taking in the breathtaking views along the way.

Explore Japan's rich history on a captivating day tour from Nagoya that combines the unique open-air museum of Meiji Mura with the ancient Inuyama Castle. Stroll through Meiji Mura, a village showcasing architectural wonders from the Meiji era, and learn about its significance in Japan's modernization. After a delightful lunch, visit Inuyama Castle, one of Japan’s few original castles, and climb to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape. This tour offers an in-depth historical perspective, ideal for culture enthusiasts and history buffs alike. - Discover the fascinating Meiji Mura, a historical open-air museum - Enjoy a guided exploration of Inuyama Castle, a rare original structure - lunch at Meiji Mura and ample time for photos - Departure from Sakae at 9:00 AM and return by 5:00~ PM The entrance fees of both Meiji Mura Museum Village, and Inuyama castle are included in the price and will be paid by me.

Highlights -Learn tofu making from an artisan at a century-old tofu shop -Create fresh tofu from scratch and taste it warm on the spot -Enjoy miso dengaku, a Nagoya specialty once favored by the Tokugawa shoguns -Combine hands-on cooking with local flavors in one cultural workshop Tour Overview Discover Nagoya’s culinary heritage with a hands-on tofu and miso experience. At a tofu shop with over 100 years of history, learn the traditional craft directly from an artisan. Guided step by step, you will prepare tofu from soybeans and taste it fresh and warm. To accompany it, enjoy miso dengaku — skewered tofu topped with Nagoya’s signature dark miso, a rich flavor beloved by the Tokugawa shoguns and central to the region’s cuisine. The workshop takes place in Japan Culture Village, where shrines, historic shops, and stylish cafés stand side by side. This setting provides the perfect opportunity to deepen your cultural discovery before or after your food experience.

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.

Highlights -Step into a hidden teahouse in the heart of Nagoya -Taste exquisite wagashi from a confectioner once favored by the Tokugawa family -Watch the graceful ritual of a tea master preparing matcha -Whisk your own bowl of matcha with step-by-step guidance, ideal for beginners Tour Overview Amid the bustle of central Nagoya lies a serene teahouse where tradition and calm meet. Begin with seasonal wagashi from a historic confectioner tied to the Tokugawa family, reflecting Nagoya’s long heritage as a wagashi capital. Then witness a tea master’s elegant preparation of matcha before trying it yourself under gentle guidance — a welcoming introduction for beginners. The ceremony takes place in Japan Culture Village, where historic temples and old shops stand beside modern cafés and eateries, creating a lively yet nostalgic setting. This experience offers both hands-on participation and a rare moment of harmony in the city.

Explore the centuries-old traditions and craftsmanship behind the components of Japanese tea ceremony as you are led by a local, English-speaking guide from Nagoya. This tour will take you on a deep dive into the production and cultural significance of one of Japan’s most beloved exports—matcha green tea. From crafting your own tea ceremony sweets to a behind the scenes look at the production of premium quality matcha, this tour will take you deeper into one of Japan’s most treasured traditions than ever before.

【Highlights】 -Indulge in Nagoya’s renowned cuisine at a lively izakaya, featuring local specialties like miso kushikatsu and tebasaki. -Discover Japan’s exclusive snack bar culture, normally difficult for first-time visitors to access. -Sing your heart out with over 10,000 karaoke songs, including English, Chinese, and Japanese hits. -Meet the charismatic "Mama-san", who creates a welcoming, lively atmosphere at the snack bar. -Enjoy an evening of great food, drinks, and local nightlife in Nagoya’s largest entertainment district. 【Tour Overview】 Enjoy Nagoya’s famous cuisine, including tebasaki, miso oden, and Hida beef sushi, featuring rich Hatcho miso, at a local izakaya. After dinner, visit a traditional snack bar—an intimate spot for drinks, conversation, and karaoke with locals. With exclusive access and a welcoming Mama-san, experience Japan’s nightlife culture in a warm, friendly setting. This tour offers a memorable blend of local food and social traditions.

Explore the best of Nagoya with a local guide who will take you to both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Visit the majestic Nagoya Castle, known for its golden shachihoko statues, and stroll through the serene Tokugawa Garden, a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. Dive into Japan's industrial heritage at the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology or explore the engaging exhibits at the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. Discover Nagoya's vibrant shopping districts, such as Osu and Sakae, where you can indulge in local delicacies like miso katsu and hitsumabushi. Our guides offer unique insights into the history and culture of Nagoya, giving you a deeper understanding of the city. Public transportation will be used for an authentic experience, but a private vehicle can be arranged upon request. Experience the perfect blend of tradition and innovation with our expert guide on this unforgettable Nagoya tour!

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.

Discover the serene beauty of Nagoya at night on this unique tour that showcases the city's character through its iconic towers. Start at the vibrant Oasis 21, where water and light create a futuristic atmosphere, and then ascend the Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, a symbol of Nagoya’s modernization. Enjoy panoramic views that reveal the city's orderly layout and harmonious design, highlighting the balance between industry and daily life. This tour goes beyond mere observation, offering insights into Nagoya's history and urban landscape while weaving your personal travel memories into its illuminated map. - Experience Nagoya’s nightscape from two iconic towers - Visit Oasis 21 and Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER - Enjoy guided narratives that reveal the city's unique character - Suitable for travelers interested in urban landscapes and culture

Tour highlights -Become one with nature as you enjoy a seasonal agricultural experience -Various farming experiences available, such as rice planting/harvest and digging up potatoes -Gain the wisdom of local farmers working in a remote mountain setting -Cook freshly harvested vegetables at the farm for a taste of the seasons -Spend a day observing the relationships between mankind, nature, and culture Tour details Experience the Toyota Green Life series through a full day of seasonal farm work with local farmers in Inabu. Learn their wisdom as you plant rice in spring, dig potatoes in summer, and harvest sweet potatoes, taro, and rice in fall. Feel the soil, use your body, and appreciate the effort behind growing food. At Donguri Workshop, connect with farmers and explore the link between food, nature, and life while discovering the charm of rural mountain living in central Japan.

Atsuta Jingu Shrine: Sanctuary of the Sacred Sword Atsuta Jingu Shrine is one of Japan’s most venerable sanctuaries, enshrining the "Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi"—a legendary sword and one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan. Guided by a specialist, you will journey through the essence of Japanese spirituality while breathing in the crisp, sacred air of this ancient forest. The vast grounds, marked by a majestic 1,000-year-old camphor tree, serve as a vital link to the Imperial lineage and the samurai era. Most famously, it is where the great warlord Oda Nobunaga prayed for a miraculous victory before his most historic battle. This tour offers a profound immersion into Shinto tradition, including a visit to the Kusanagi-kan sword museum and an exclusive prayer ceremony at Takakura-musubi-miko Shrine, a site renowned for bringing good fortune and luck in child-rearing.