• Nagoya Castle - Located in the center of Nagoya, Nagoya Castle is renowned for its golden shachihoko (a mythical creature with a tiger’s head and carp’s body) figures on the roof. Built in 1521 by Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate, the main part of the castle was reconstructed after the war. Visitors can now climb to the top and experience the feeling of being a shogun.

• Atsuta Jingu Shrine - Atsuta Jingu Shrine, founded in the 8th century, is Japan’s second highest rank shrine. It spans a large area with vast woods amidst Nagoya’s urban atmosphere, attracting many visitors for various prayers. The sacred woods evoke a sense of reverence and divinity.

• Chubu Denryoku MIRAI TOWER - The Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER, formerly known as the Nagoya TV Tower (名古屋テレビ塔, Nagoya Terebi-tō), is a prominent TV tower in central Nagoya and a city landmark.

• Nagoya City Science Museum - Home to the world’s largest planetarium, the Nagoya City Science Museum offers an immersive experience of space exploration.

• Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology - Established in June 1994, 100 years after the birth of Toyota Motor’s founder, Toyoda Kiichiro, the museum will celebrate its 30th anniversary in June 2024. The museum aims to address new challenges in an uncertain world, such as those posed by the COVID pandemic, while honoring its origins. It promotes the message that technological innovations and industrial development shape our future, serving as a place to learn about the history of manufacturing (“monozukuri”) and striving to contribute to a sustainable society. This mission is especially significant for a museum located in the birthplace of the Toyota Group.

• Tokugawa Art Museum - The Tokugawa Art Museum (徳川美術館, Tokugawa Bijutsukan) is a private museum situated on the former Ōzone Shimoyashiki estate in Nagoya. Its collection includes over 12,000 items such as swords, armor, Noh costumes and masks, lacquer furniture, Chinese and Japanese ceramics, calligraphy, and paintings from the Chinese Song and Yuan dynasties (960-1368).

• Tokugawa Garden - Tokugawa Garden is a traditional Japanese garden featuring numerous highlights around a central pond, reflecting the style of major daimyo gardens during the Edo period.

• Nagoya City Art Museum - Located in central Nagoya, the Nagoya City Art Museum was designed by renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa and constructed between 1983 and 1987. Its permanent collection includes works by surrealist Kansuke Yamamoto, Sean Scully, and Alexander Calder. The museum has also hosted exhibitions by artists such as Hakuyō Fuchikami, Nakaji Yasui, and Jean-Michel Othoniel.

• Noritake no Mori - Noritake is a prestigious name in the ceramics industry, known for its high-quality tableware. Founded in 1904, Noritake combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with Western aesthetics to create elegant dinnerware for the European market.

• Osu Shopping Street - Once Nagoya’s top entertainment district, Osu is now a bustling area with extensive shopping arcades. Post-war, it developed into a hub for electronics and second-hand clothing stores, and today it is a center for nerd, idol, and other sub-cultures. Shoppers can find a variety of items, from anime merchandise to unique goods from individual storekeepers. The area is enjoyable for a casual stroll.

Located just east of Osu Kannon Temple, the covered arcades feature over 1,200 stores offering a wide range of products, including electronics, cameras, fashion, antiques, kimono, restaurants, cafes, and souvenirs. Many shops provide Duty Free services for tourists.

• Shirotori Garden - Shirotori Garden, also known as the White Bird Gardens, is a serene traditional Japanese garden covering 3.7 hectares. It offers a glimpse of old Japan, with changing scenery according to tidal flows, sunlight, and seasons, providing different views with each visit.
• sky-promenade - Midland Square, named after the Chubu (central/middle) region, stands as a symbol of the area. Rising 247 meters with 47 floors above ground and six basement levels, it is conveniently located near JR Nagoya Station. As of 2015, it is the tallest building in the Chubu region and the seventh tallest in Japan.
• Shikemichi - Shikemichi is a historic merchant town on the west bank of the Horikawa River, built in 1610 during the construction of Nagoya Castle. The name “Shikemichi” refers to the approximately 7-meter-wide street, expanded for fire protection and commercial activities after a fire in 1700. The town features storehouses on stone walls and traditional townhouses, with its current landscape completed around 1740. It was designated as a townscape preservation area in 1986.
• Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine - Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine enshrines Emperor Nintoku, Emperor Ojin, and Takeuchinosukune, a legendary figure from Japan’s first imperial government. Designated by Tokugawa Ieyasu as Nagoya’s main tutelary deity in 1610, the shrine hosts regular festivals, including the Wakamiya Festival on May 15-16, the harikuyo festival for broken needles, and various other events.

• Licensed Local English-speaking Guide
• Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Nagoya
• Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list

• Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
• Private Vehicle
• You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
• Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.