Top 15 Nagoya Tours

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

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

Bus day trip from Nagoya to Gujo, Hida Takayama, and UNESCO Shirakawa-go, with guided time-warped streets and gassho-zukuri farmhouses.

“Hao was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. She gave fantastic recommendations for every stop on the tour, and clear instructions/plans for how to navigate around each stop. Every place visited was beautiful! The scenery and history of the areas are amazing! Yes, there is some extra cost if you choose to go in to certain areas, but it's worth it to support the local communities and upkeep of these historic items. Highly recommend!”

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2.Ghibli Park 1-Day Bus Tour from Nagoya

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

8.5-hour Nagoya bus tour to Ghibli Park with timed Grand Warehouse entry, transfers, bento lunch, and Aichi museums on a set route.

“Non riuscivamo a trovare il punto di incontro, e la guida è andata via senza di noi. È stato difficile capire come risolvere perché non avevamo neanche il numero di telefono della guida. Alla fine abbiamo dovuto raggiungere il parco da soli a spese nostre. Pessima esperienza.”

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

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

A 10-hour Nagoya day trip linking Takayama Old Town with UNESCO Shirakawa-go, plus optional Koshiyama lunch for a smooth alpine day.

“Alberto was very kind and expressive. He gave nice recommendations which we followed and agreed with explicitly for a wonderful tour experience. I left my wallet at the last rest stop and he spent an hour with us contacting the police and keeping us updated as to where it was going and where to pick it up. I give him a ten out of five for sure!”

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4.Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail [1 Day Tour from Nagoya]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $210Top rated

Hike the historic Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome on a small-group Nagoya day trip, with guide-led history, scenic views, and culture.

“Had an excellent trip with Emily and Nakanishi-san. It was a really fun trip and Emily was helpful and knowledgeable about the path and its history.”

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5.Nagoya Highlight Tour guided by a friendly local

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

Six-hour Nagoya highlights with a friendly local: samurai stories at Nagoya Castle, Osu Kannon temples, and Sakae shopping with local guidance.

“Moka was our guide (group of 7 from cruise ship) for the day. She helped us navigate local transportation (trains and subway) with ease. We visited Nagoya Castle (beautiful) and the nearby Hommaru Palace, the Oasis 21 area (TV tower, ARead more”

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6.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

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

Make seasonal Nerikiri sweets and grind single-origin Uji matcha in a 95-minute Nagoya workshop with tea ceremony practice.

“This was an absolutely amazing experience and an excellent introduction to Japanese Traditional sweets and to Tea Ceremonies. Saki was a fantastic host and I was made to feel very welcome. The experience was informative and enjoyable and will be a key memory from my trip to Japan.”

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

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

Edo-era Magome and Tsumago, Eihoji temple gardens, and Enakyo gorge panoramas on a relaxed 9-hour Nagoya bus tour.

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

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

Private 6-hour Nagoya walking tour with a licensed English guide. Pick 3 to 4 sights, customize your day, and move easily on foot.

“Matt was amazing. He knew exactly when to give us details of our visit, and when to let us learn and discover on our own. He helped with managing our luggage in the coin lockers and made sure we hit the train at the right time too. He was precise with timings and made sure we were happy. Amazing day!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $210

A 9-hour small-group day trip from Nagoya to Ise-Jingu, Okage Yokocho, and Meotoiwa Rocks with guided Shinto context and seaside calm.

“It was a great tour: interesting and not rushed at all. There was rain, but not heavy and it added to the atmosphere, especially at the shrine. Shoko-san was a fantastic guide: kind, funny (I loved her quizzes) and very informative. She answRead more”

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10.Grand Sumo Tournament Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · from $225

Small-group Nagoya sumo tour from Osaka or Kyoto, with English wrestler guide, cheering towel, earphone commentary, and optional Nagoya Castle.

“Well organised and very informative. I liked the information that was shared to help us understand what was happening. The guide was great too!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $108

Private 4-hour Nagoya walking tour with a licensed guide. Pick 2-3 stops like Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Jingu, customize your route.

“We went to Nagoya Castle , Tokugawa Art museum and Tokugawa Garden. Masami Is our tour guide. We had to change the start time from 10 to 12. We really appreciate her willingness to accommodate the last minute request to pick up up from the Aichi art museum instead of from the cruise terminal. Which made our stay at Nagoya so pleasant.”

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12.Shirakawago & Takayama Bus Tour from Nagoya w/Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $65

Day trip from Nagoya to Takayama and UNESCO Shirakawa-go, with optional Hida beef lunch, tight timing, and winter route swaps.

“When you see the tour description on Viator that says: “ the tou/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers”, do you interpret it as this tour is a small group tour that eill have a max of 15- participants? Instead, the Tour operator provided mRead more”

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13.1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 8 hours · from $189

Hike 8 km on the Nakasendo from Tsumago to Magome, guided by small group, with round-trip comfort from Nagoya.

“We had an amazing time, we really enjoyed the hiking. Our guides’ explanation was precious and clear. We were a small group and this also helped us to enjoy this trip. We were a family of three with a 2yo baby, the trail is feasible also for kids even though we suggest using a baby backpack carrier. We strongly recommend you trying this authentic experience instead of just visiting Magome and Tsumago.”

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14.Inuyama Castle, Ena Gorge, Magome, Tsumago Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · 10 hours · from $60

A 10-hour bus day from Nagoya to Inuyama Castle, Ena Gorge, Magome-juku, and Tsumago-juku, with guided visits and roundtrip transport.

“Abbiamo adorato la guida molto chiara e disponibile, per venirci in contro con l'inglese aveva degli audio da farci sentire ed era molto chiara su percorsi ed orari. Posto di partenza rrovato senza problemi. Viaggio piacevole ed interessante giusto nei tempi”

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15.2026 Hida Takayama Shirakawa-go Light-up Winter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $67

Nagoya to Hida Takayama and UNESCO Shirakawa-go in winter, with Miyagawa Market time and seasonal light-ups on Jan 25 and Feb 1.

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