Nagoya Samurai One-Day Tour: Castle & Shogun's Treasures

Nagoya, Japan
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Discover Nagoya’s samurai history, traditional arts, and modern city life on a full-day public transportation tour.

Meet your guide at Nagoya Station and explore Nagoya Castle, learning about Japan’s samurai history.

Stroll through Tokugawa Garden, a beautiful Japanese landscape garden, then visit the Tokugawa Art Museum to see treasures collected by the Tokugawa family over 260 years, including samurai armor, swords, and paintings.

Continue to Sakae, Nagoya’s downtown district, and visit Nagoya Touken World. Discover an impressive collection of Japanese swords, samurai armor, antique rifles, bows, and arrows.

Finally, explore Osu Shopping Street, known for local food, fashion, traditional shops, and modern pop culture.

Comfortable shoes are recommended, as this tour involves plenty of walking.

Return to Nagoya Station by public transportation.

What's included

  • Admission fees
  • Public transportation
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Nagoya Castle
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Nagoya Castle is a famous historic landmark known for its golden shachihoko ornaments on the roof and its connection to the powerful samurai ruler Tokugawa Ieyasu.
  2. Tokugawa Art Museum
    1h 50m · Admission ticket included
    The Tokugawa Art Museum displays samurai treasures, swords, armor, and historical artifacts from the Tokugawa family, one of Japan’s most powerful samurai clans.
  3. Sakae
    1h
    Enjoy lunch in Sakae, Nagoya’s lively downtown district, with a wide variety of restaurants offering local specialties and Japanese cuisine.
  4. Nagoya Sword Museum - Nagoya Sword World
    1h 50m · Admission ticket included
    Nagoya Touken World is a museum showcasing Japanese swords, samurai armor, and other historical weapons, offering a fascinating look into Japan’s samurai culture and craftsmanship.
  5. Osu Shopping Street
    1h
    Osu Kannon is a historic Buddhist temple surrounded by Osu Shopping Street, a lively area filled with local food, street snacks, vintage shops, and unique stores blending Japanese tradition with modern culture.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the Nagoya City Tourist Information Center inside Nagoya Station.

End point

Meet at the Nagoya City Tourist Information Center inside Nagoya Station.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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