City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0 (26)

Kickstart your trip to Nagoya

Get settled, get the vibe and get exploring! (And also probably get some food.)

Step back in time at Shikeimichi historical shopping district where you'll find historical houses and warehouses and it's only a 10 min walk from Nagoya Station

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Learn the ins and outs of navigating Nagoya with a local host to guide you through the city center
  • See one of the birthplaces of otaku culture in Osu, home to the annual World Cosplay Summit and several specialist stores
  • Explore ancient shrines and temples, and see the iconic Nagoya castle
  • Try some of Nagoya’s culinary specialties, like Nagoya cochin and Kuheiji sake, at your host’s favorite local haunt
  • Have a helpful local host on hand to offer tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip
  • Ask your host any questions about what to see, do and eat in Nagoya

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

A private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center - The host will be waiting in front of it.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Get a personalized introduction to Nagoya (and plenty of insider tips and tricks) from your sensei – sorry, knowledgeable local insider. Who needs a map when your host can point out each district from Japan's highest open-air observation deck, the Midland Square skyscraper?

Soak up the spirit of ancient Japan at 700-year-old Osu Kannon Temple, which happens to be right in the middle of the city's famous otaku hub - the Osu neighborhood - packed with stores selling fantastic costumes and gaming goods. And when you're comfortably seated in a backstreet izakaya, ask your host any questions you have between bites of grilled Nagoya cochin, the local specialty chicken!

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience

Philip Apr 2025

He would go extra mile to full fill your limit time slot on the itinerary .

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Randy Apr 2025

She was very prompt in meeting us. She communicated each day before to make sure we knew exactly where we should be picked up. She taught us a lot about the culture of Japan and about everywhere we went today. she was very sweet and would highly recommend her in the future to any of our friends that are coming to Japan. We really had a wonderful experience with her.

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Reid Mar 2025

TK was informative, and took us to the most important and cultural sites in Nagoya. She made sure we saw cherry blossoms that most tourist would not know existed. Pleasant, spoke perfect English and absolute gem of a humans being.

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Thomas Mar 2025

Takako-san made our day trip to Nagoya an enjoyable one. Whether is was a general request like guiding us around Nagoya castle, taking us to the Dragon's baseball stadium team shop, or a very specific one to search for an item at a local drug store, she delivered. We learned so much about the city and the people who live there. Would definitely recommend her for anyone visiting Nagoya.

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Maria Mar 2025

Once you book, the agency will send you questions on your preferences. Then we were assigned with a guide who helped me plan with what we want. For a Nagoya private tour, price is really good. Our guide was perfect. We were able to plan what we wanted to go/do and we had a lot of fun. Highly recommended! Take note: this is a walking tour. Transpo and food are your own expense.

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Naomi Mar 2025

tried some different foods and drinks. had great conversations. knowledgeable about nagoya castle and the palace.

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