Guided Garden Walk: Nagoya Castle, Gardens & Historic Estate

Duration8h

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Centrally located and surrounded by fertile plains, mountains, rivers, and the sea, it is easy to understand why Nagoya is known as “the Heart of Japan.” This castle city attracted samurai and craftsmen alike and, later, wealthy merchants and innovative leaders of industry. Today, Nagoya has cemented itself as Japan’s center of industry and is home to manufacturing giants such as Toyota, Brother, Noritake, Ibanez, Buffalo, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

This tour will take you into several historical estates and private gardens of these titans of industry. Marvel at the gilded artwork and golden screens in Honmaru Palace and sip tea while gazing at a garden designed for a daimyo as you are led by an experienced, English-speaking guide through Nagoya on this full-day tour.

What's included

Entry fee at Tokugawa Garden
Transportation during the tour
English speaking guide
Matcha Experience
Entry fee at Nagoya Castle
Entry fee at the Culture Path estates

Lunch
Transportation to/from Nagoya Station

What to expect

Nagoya
45m

The tour begins with a meetup at Nagoya Station at 09:00. Guests should wait inside the station, in front of the SILVER clock tower across from the Shinkansen exit gates. Your guide will greet you there.

Your guide will provide you with a brief history of the city and set the scene as we depart from Nagoya Station toward Nagoya Castle via train.
Nagoya Castle
30m · Admission ticket included

We will tour Nagoya Castle grounds, explore the interior of the Honmaru Palace, and view rare artifacts that survived the destruction of the castle during World War 2.

After visiting the castle and learning about it's construction and history, you will be able to relax in the garden a taste matcha and a traditional Japanese sweet.
45m

We will stop for a quick lunch and free time to purchase souvenirs in Kinsachi Yokocho. Feel free to ask your guide for recommendations or let your nose lead the way!
Cultural Path Tsukigikan
2h 30m · Admission ticket included

After lunch, we will head to Nagoya’s Culture Path on foot. It is about a 20-minute walk from Kinshachi Yokocho.

Once we arrive at the Culture Path, your guide will lead you through several historical villas and gardens once owned by some of Nagoya’s wealthiest families.
Tokugawa Garden
2h 30m · Admission ticket included

We will set off on foot once again to our final destination, Tokugawa Garden and Art Museum. The walk from the Culture Path to Tokugawa Garden is about 20 minutes. Here, your guide will lead you through the Tokugawa Art Museum where you will see objects that were once used in the very castle you visited in the morning. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to take a relaxing stroll through the garden.
Nagoya City Tourist Information Center Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center
10m

The tour concludes at Nagoya Station, where the guide will say their goodbyes. *We cannot guarantee the end time as transportation could cause delays.

For guests booking onward tickets to other destinations, we recommend doing so for times of 18:00 or later.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the clock tower should be located directly in front of you. If you are arriving via a JR line, look for signs directing you towards the Taiko-Dori Gate.

End point

The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the clock tower should be located directly in front of you. If you are arriving via a JR line, look for signs directing you towards the Taiko-Dori Gate.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Walking time is already included in the tour duration

Cancellation policy

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

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