City Essentials: First Day
5.0 (39)

Kickstart your trip to Nagoya

3 hours English
5.0 (39)
100% Personalized

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

Saki
Saki
kumi
kumi

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish (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 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.

What’s Included:

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

What’s Excluded:

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

What makes it 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 travelers think of this experience

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Andrew Nov 2025

Great!!

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David Nov 2025

Our wonderful guide Shochen went above and beyond on this tour of Naka Ward (Osu shopping area; 1200 shops and eateries! We sampled famous local ‘fast’ food (Oishi!!) and visited the Temple. Highly recommend and plan on spending an entire afternoon here

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Teresita Oct 2025

Good way to explore the city and hearing explanations about the culture. It was also great that the tour can be personalized to your liking. Shout out to my guide Shochan who was engaging. I learned a lot about Nagoya and enjoyed myself.

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Clarissa Aug 2025

Shochan was an excellent tour guide, and hd great communication before the tour to customize the trip.

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Thomas Jul 2025

The tour with Saki, our guide, was very good. She knew how to give us detailed information and good humor to help us get to know the city and Nagoya Castle in the best possible way.

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Georgina Jul 2025

We had a great time with our guide Toshi

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