Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
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.
What's included
Entrance fees written in the itinerary
Incense Ceremony experience fee
Professiona English-speaking guide
Lunch
What to expect
Furukawa Art Museum
45m · Admission ticket included
Guided tour of the museum's key exhibits.
The Furukawa Art Museum allows guests to view fine arts representing Nagoya, including precious artworks collected by Tamesaburo Furukawa, providing insights into Japanese culture and history through art.
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Enjoy a guided tour of the Tamesaburo Memorial Museum.
Then participate in an incense ceremony conducted by an expert.
Kodo is the Japanese art of appreciating traditional scents. This tour offers a Kodo experience using real incense, not replicas. This unique cultural practice allows participants to "listen" to fragrances and gain a deeper understanding of Japanese aesthetics.
Kakuozan Shopping Street
1h 15m
Lunch at Kakuozan Shopping street.
The guide will introduce recommended eateries.
*Lunch and drinks are not included in the tour fee.
Nittai-ji Temple
45m
Exploring the Shrines and Temples of the Kakuozan Area.
A temple built to enshrine the Buddha's relics and gilded bronze statue sent from Thailand. It is the only temple in Japan not affiliated with any specific Buddhist sect.
Visitors can explore historical temples like Nitaiji and Sououji and enjoy the local charms of Kakuozan Shopping Street. You will also stroll through Yokiso Garden, which offers a delightful blend of Japanese and Western-style architecture, a tea room for sencha, and a bridge famous for its ceiling paintings, all surrounded by nature that changes with the seasons.
Yokiso
45m · Admission ticket included
The garden, where you can enjoy the beauty of each season, features a blend of Japanese and Western-style buildings, a tea room for sencha, and a bridge with famous ceiling paintings, offering numerous highlights to explore.
45m
The family temple of the Tokugawa clan. It features a stage modeled after Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple, offering stunning views from the temple grounds
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will wait for you in front of Furukawa Art Museum, holding name board.
End point
The tour ends at the Kakuozan station.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
【Dress code】Smart casual : Kindly refrain from being barefoot or wearing shorts and miniskirts.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
