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11 Nagoya Tours Worth a Day of Your Rail Pass

11 tours  ·  from $18 a head

The 11 nagoya tours below are the ones that survive a close look at the price, the timing and what you actually get to see. Start at the top and work down.

From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour - Gujo Hachiman: water beside the old houses
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From Nagoya: Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

1.Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 398 reviews · 11 hours · from $61Our pick

Review of the $61 Nagoya day tour to Gujo, Takayama, and Shirakawa-go, with practical advice on timing, value, guides, food, and winter visits.

“The trip was very beautiful, the trip leader was cooperative and spoke English, and his explanation was clear and beautiful”

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Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya - The bento lunch keeps the day moving
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Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya

2.Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · from $179

Review of the Ghibli Park bus tour from Nagoya, with tickets, bento lunch, transport, park limits, museum stops, pricing, and booking tips.

“Akiko the tour guide was the best. Food was great and the knowledge shared was really good. Thank you for the great time!”

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From Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Tour w/Opt. Lunch - The morning ride through central Japan
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From Nagoya: Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Tour w/Opt. Lunch

3.Hida Takayama & Shirakawa-go Tour w/Opt. Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · 10 hours · from $61

Review of the Nagoya day tour to Takayama and Shirakawa-go, with gassho houses, Old Town streets, optional regional lunch, and practical tips.

“We booked our trip at the last minute. But Everything moved on time. The guide, Leo, was so informative and helpful. We would have liked a bit more time in Takayama”

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Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya] - Starting at Nagoya Station at 9:30
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Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya]

Nagoya Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local - Why Hommaru Palace may be the day’s highlight
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Nagoya Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local

5.Nagoya Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $112

See Nagoya Castle, Sakae, Oasis 21, and Osu with a private local guide on this flexible six-hour city tour.

“Booked this solo daytour with Nagoya Tours and i've had such a wonderful and memorable experience. Kudos to Kumi and Moka for sharing knowledge, history and facts about the places we've visited around the city. From photo and video shoots up to that ramen and kimono experience, they happily gave so much efforts in making sure that i get a fun and heart-fulfilling day. I would definitely recommend Nagoya Tours to friends visiting the city in the future.”

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Nagoya: Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony - Turning Kyoto Bean Paste Into Seasonal Nerikiri
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Nagoya: Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

6.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18Best value

Make seasonal nerikiri, grind Uji matcha, and join a 95-minute tea experience near Nagoya Station for just $18.

“It was super! I loved learning how to make these traditional sweets and the chef really made sure I felt included, which was really nice. She was super knowledgeable and showed us how to make beautiful sweets :) I will be trying to recreate them at home! The matcha ceremony was also nice and she explained in-depth the process, which I loved. 10/10!”

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Magome-juku, Tsumago-juku & Ena-kyo 1d Bus Tour from Nagoya - Meeting the bus near Nagoya Station
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Magome-juku, Tsumago-juku & Ena-kyo 1d Bus Tour from Nagoya

7.Magome-juku, Tsumago-juku & Ena-kyo 1d Bus Tour from Nagoya

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 75 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

Explore Magome and Tsumago’s Edo-era streets, Eihoji Temple, and Ena Gorge on a practical 9-hour bus tour from Nagoya.

“We visited the old preserved towns of Edo era. Both the towns are very nice but I found Tsumogo-juku more charming. There was enough time to explore both the to. No rush. The guide was very helpful and clear in communication.”

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Nagoya Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide - Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine: the classic opening pair
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Nagoya Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

8.Nagoya Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $155

Explore Nagoya with a licensed private guide, choosing 3 to 4 sights, local food, history, and easy public transport help.

“Our tourguide Kiyoshi is a perfect guide, from the time he picked us up on time in the hotel, we have felt so comfortable with him. Kiyoshi, I thank you on behalf of my entire family for accompanying us on all our trips. You are absolutely indispensable because of your knowledge of the nearby places to visit. Your presence makes the already beautiful places many times more interesting. I would no doubt to highly recommend Kiyoshi to anybody that are looking for tourguide not only in Nagoya but in Japan, as he is a tourguide that has hold National License…”

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Ise’s Sacred Shrines and Captivating Coastlines - From Nagoya - Starting at Nagoya Station at 9:00 a.m.
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Ise’s Sacred Shrines and Captivating Coastlines – From Nagoya

9.Ise’s Sacred Shrines and Captivating Coastlines – From Nagoya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $211

Explore Ise’s sacred shrines, Okage Yokocho, and Meotoiwa Rocks on a small-group day trip from Nagoya with guide and transport.

“Nice and private limited number of people tour. Both guide and driver were prompt and kind. Was able to see what Japan is like outside of the big city life yet still see national treasures. The historical information shared about the sites waRead more”

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Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide - Nagoya Castle and the golden shachihoko
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Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

11.Nagoya Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $109

Explore Nagoya your way with a licensed English-speaking guide, choosing two or three landmarks from castles, shrines, museums, gardens, and more.

“Our tour guide Todd Miura took us to see the Atsuta Shrine and the Toyota Museum. We thoroughly enjoyed both sights with Todd giving us good information at both places. He looked after us very well, with the tour flowing very smoothly. ToRead more”

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