All Aichi Prefecture Tours & Excursions in 2026

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.

Delve deep into Nagoya's history on a private samurai-guided tour at Nagoya Castle, and experience a traditional meal and geisha dance together at the historical restaurant "Kawabun". Daimyo: Daimyo were influential Japanese feudal lords who ruled regions under the shogun from the 10th to the 19th century. They managed private armies of samurai and had significant political and economic power.

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.