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Nagoya is a truly epic city packed with plenty of amazing things to see and do. If you really want to maximize your experience of Nagoya (and not miss a thing!) – we recommend booking a guided tour with a local expert.
There are loads of reasons to go for a guided tour. Navigating around Nagoya on your own can be very intense and overwhelming. What’s more, if you’ve traveled all the way to Japan, you want to make sure that you see all the best bits and don’t miss anything. Taking a guided tour makes sure that you nail your trip.
In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the Nagoya guided tours, including: What to expect from a tour? What to look out for when you’re booking a tour? And how much you should pay for a Nagoya tour? And of course we will also recommend the BEST guided tour in Nagoya.
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Why book a guided tour of Nagoya?
There are lots of reasons to book a guided tour in Nagoya – here are a few reasons:
- Don’t miss any of the best bits.
- Avoid getting lost.
- Explore with a local expert.
- Get help with the language barrier.
- Find local hidden gems.
- Get unique local insights into the history and culture of Nagoya.
- Support local business.
How much should you pay for a guided tour in Nagoya?
A guided day tour in Nagoya should cost anything between £50 – £150 per person ($60 – $180). When you compare this to the price of a package tour it is actually very reasonable. Consider the fact that many people pay thousands of pounds to get a guided itinerary of Japan – if you are going independently – you’re already doing it cheaply.
So how do you book your guided tour. Generally speaking, it is not possible to book your guided tour in Nagoya (although if you’re lucky, you may be able to book through your hotel). So you will need to book your Nagoya Tour online (if possible try to book a week or two in advance – remember you can cancel your tour for any reason – up to 48 hours before the date).
What is the best Nagoya guided tour?
We strongly recommend this awesome Nagoya half-day tour on Klook. Details in brief:
- The price per person depends on the number of people that book. If you are able to book as a larger group, the price per person decreases.
- £110 for 1 person – £40 for a group of 8 people.
- This tour is also a great option for families. Kids 0-12 years old are free of charge. The full tour normally takes around 4 hours.
Top tip: When you book you can choose your tour time. We recommend that you select an earlier tour. If you are able to go earlier in the day, attractions will be less crowded, and you’re likely to see more things (for some of the later Nagoya tours, some of the attractions may be closed by the time that you arrive).
Nagoya half-day tour – What to expect
The first advantage of this tour is that they can generally meet you at your hotel. This is a real bonus if you have just arrived in Japan and you are still finding your feet (it would be a sad irony to get lost on the way to your tour meeting point). Secondly, the local guides have a good level of English (they also send you a picture of your guide, which is particularly helpful when it comes to meeting up).
Once you have met up with your guide, they will show you around the main attractions in the city. Many people love the fact that they use public transport so that you really get to enjoy the local experience.
This tour is very flexible and personalizable. They normally include at least some of the following attractions.
- Nagoya Castle – don’t miss this, it is one of the most impressive and important attractions in Nagoya!
- Nagoya TV Tower – one of the most iconic attractions around. You can go up the town for
- Atsuta-Jingu Shrine
- Noritake Garden
- Toyota Exhibition Hall
Note – they may not include everything in the list so take a little time to work out which things you really want to see and experience 🙂
Although this is an awesome experience, it is important to recognize that a few things are not included in the price of the tour. Not included: admission fees (these are very cheap – for example an adult ticket for Nagoya castle only costs 500 yen), food, and drink (prices depend where you want to eat – if you want to try local food budget around 1,000 yen per person per meal – roughly £5 or $6).
If you are unable to travel for whatever reason or you’re not able to do your tour, they have free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.
Some things that a good Nagoya tour should include
You may or may not choose to book the tour that we have recommended on Klook. Either way, we wanted to leave you with a few pointers to help you identify a good tour. The best Nagoya tours include the following things:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (included with the KLOOK half day tour)
- Local guides with an excellent level of English.
- Flexibility to personalize your itinerary and meeting time.
- Experience the public transport system.
- Some of the best places to eat and drink.
- Exploring Nagoya Castle.
- A visit to the Sakae district.
- Exploring the Atsuta-Jingu Shrine.
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