Kickstart your trip to Nagoya
Get settled, get the vibe and get exploring! (And also probably get some food.)
Match with one of our local hosts
Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.
100% Flexible: Adapt in real time
Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.
Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)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 experienceWhat 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.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
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 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!
Real Stories, Real Connections
Amidst historic charm, a gentle stroll by Nagoya Castle unfolds.
Sharing a joyful toast in a warm corner of Nagoya.
Enjoying cherry blossoms under the soft evening lights in Nagoya.
Traditional artistry fills an ornate room in Nagoya.
Exploring the lively grounds of an ancient castle in Nagoya.
Enjoying springtime blossoms under the bright Nagoya sky.
Exploring Osu Kannon's vibrant entrance under a brilliant Nagoya sky.
Visitors pause to admire intricate details of Nagoya's grand temple entrance.
Shoppers wander beneath bright lights in Nagoya's bustling arcade street.
Enjoying a cozy meal in a bustling Nagoya eatery.
Admiring the striking contrast of maritime history against Nagoya's skyline.
Strolling past the majestic castle under a cloudy Nagoya sky.
Walking through a tranquil torii gate at a Nagoya shrine.
Strolling beneath the cherry blossoms in sunny Nagoya.
Strolling under cherry blossoms by the majestic Nagoya Castle.
Beneath the cherry blossoms, a quiet moment unfolds in Nagoya.
A sunny day by the waterfront in vibrant Nagoya.
