Nagoya Highlights & Street Food Walking Tour [small group]

As we walk around Nagoya Castle’s vast grounds, your guide will point out great spots for photos to commemorate your trip.

Yanagibashi is an active market where you will see giant tuna cut to size by long swords and glimpse professional chefs and restaurateurs negotiating prices with fishmongers as we navigate the stalls.

You are welcome to sample some of the products for yourself, or just soak up the vibrant atmosphere of the fist market.

Tenmusu is a small riceball with crispy tempura filling. While traditionally filled with shrimp tempura, you will be able to choose from a seasonal selection of fillings including vegetarian options.

You will have the opportunity to enter Honmaru Palace and view the golden rooms which become more and more ornate as we make our way through the palace.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy a “morning set” for yourself on this tour with your choice of beverage and toast. We highly recommend the “ogura toast”—a local specialty.

Enjoy a guided tour of the popular Osu shopping and cultural area of Nagoya.

Feel free to shop for sales at any of the dozens of second-hand clothing stores or electronic shops, or satisfy your sweet tooth with a dessert worthy of Instagram.

Duration8h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

For those who prefer to eat their way through Japan, there probably aren’t many cities more “foodie-friendly” than Nagoya. With a large port and fertile plains, along with the wealth and resources of the powerful "City of Samurai," Nagoya has long had access to a wide variety of foods distinctive from other regions of Japan.

As we tour the highlights of Nagoya, you will be able to marvel at the gilded artwork and golden screens in Honmaru Palace, relax as you gaze upon the reflecting pond of Mirai Tower, and learn about the day’s fresh catch at a bustling fish market as you are led by an experienced, English-speaking guide through Nagoya on this full-day tour.

This tour will not only give you a taste of the wonderful flavors of the region and introduce you to some of the most notable landmarks in the city, but also provide you with the confidence to go out and try more "Nagoya Meshi" on your own.

What's included

Tenmusu (rice ball)
Transportation during the tour
Tebasaki (chicken wings)
English speaking guide
A beverage and toast set
Entry fee at Nagoya Castle
Miso-Katsu (pork cutlet)

Additional food/beverages
Transportation to/from Nagoya Station

What to expect

Nagoya
30m

The tour begins with a meetup at Nagoya Station at 08:00am. 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 towards the fish market on foot.
Yanagibashi Central Market
2h

We will tour Yanagibashi Central Fish Market and get a glimpse into the lives of the fishmongers and local shoppers at this vibrant morning market.

We will relax and recharge as we enjoy Nagoya’s coffee and “morning” culture in Endonji shopping street. Guests will be able to order their beverage and toast of choice.
Nagoya Castle
2h · Admission ticket included

With our morning break complete, we will tour Nagoya Castle grounds and the exterior of the castle’s keep before entering Honmaru Palace. After the castle, we will walk to nearby Kinshachi Yokocho for our second dish of the tour, Tebasaki chicken wings.
Hisaya-odori Park
2h

We will set off on foot once again to through Hisayaodori Park. Here, guests will have some free time to shop, explore Oasis 21, or ride the elevator to the top of Mirai Tower.
Osu Shopping Street
2h · Admission ticket included

We will then make our way via subway to the Osu shopping district. Here, we will enjoy the final two dishes of the tour, tenmusu and Miso-Katsu. You will then have free time to explore the expansive shopping district on your own.

We will head back to Nagoya station via subway. Guests wishing to end the tour at Sakae will be able to do so.

The tour concludes at Nagoya Station, where the guide will say their goodbyes.

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
Travel time between destinations included in the itinerary

Cancellation policy

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