Things to do in Naka, Chubu: The Best Tours

December 17, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Discover the best top things to do in Naka, Japan including Private Manga Drawing Class in Nagoya, Nagoya Special Tour by Private Car, Moka's Nagoya Tour 【Nagoya Explore Tour】 Nagoya Castle, Toyota Museum, Moka's Nagoya Tour 【Nagoya Highlight Tour】 Nagoya Castle, Sakae, Osu Kannon, Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour, Customizable Private Food Tour in Nagoya, Walking Small-Group Nagoya City Tour, Nagoya Street Food Walking Tour of Osu, Private Full-day Nagoya City Tour, NIKKO PASS World Heritage Area.
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1. Private Manga Drawing Class in Nagoya

Osukan-Non Station, 1 Chome-21 Osu, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0011, Japan Tourism Designers
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During this experience, you will learn how to use tools such as G-pens and screen tone to draw manga.  You'll be practicing, drawing and getting feedback from the manga school manager.

Inclusions: Private instructor, Manga tuition, Use of tools

Exclusions: Transport

Reviewed By triffiea

I had a lovely time chatting about Japanese culture and learning origami. I made a cute little silver metal samurai hat, a washi paper crane, a ninja star (shiriken) and a boat. It was really interesting to hear the back stories to each piece.

2. Nagoya Special Tour by Private Car

Nagoya Station, 1-chōme-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan Moka's Nagoya Tour
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Special private tour guided by friendly local guide Moka and English speaking driver with luxury car! You can efficiently explore Nagoya must-see spots in 1 day! We will visit .. 1. Nagoya Castle -Explore samurai residence "Hommaru Palace" 2. Sakae Oasis 21 -Beautiful view of TV tower, called Spaceship-aqua 3. Nagoya Local Food -Choose from various kinds of Nagoya restaurants 4. Sakae Shopping Area -Enjoy modern downtown city 5. Osu Kannon Arcade and Temple  -Explore old street & visit shrine and temple 6. Toyota Commemorative Museum  -History of Toyota company, enjoy various cars . This plan is customizable so please let me know your ideas and favorites !! Pick up & drop off at your hotel. . [Important Notice] * I have my baby to take care of, so I need to check the nursery before confirm your tour.Thank you for understanding. * Nagoya Castle main tower is closed because of the construction, but you can fully enjoy exploring Hommaru Palace samurai residence!

Inclusions: Guide fee, Private Car Transportation, Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Lunch for yours, guide's and driver's.

Reviewed By sourstrawberry

We had an amazing time on our tour with Moka! It was nice to see so many sites in one day without any of the hassle. Moka was super friendly and eager to give us an amazing day! She was very knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of historical facts during our tour of Nagoya castle. Moka speaks great English and helped explain many customs of Japan. As a bonus, it was nice to get familiar with the public transportation system with someone to help :) We highly recommend doing Moka's tours!

3. Moka's Nagoya Tour 【Nagoya Explore Tour】 Nagoya Castle, Toyota Museum

Nagoya Station, 1-chōme-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan Moka's Nagoya Tour
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Customized private tour with friendly 100% local guide Moka! You can enjoy the GREAT selections of Nagoya spots !! We will visit .. 1. Nagoya Castle  -Explore Samurai residence "Hommaru Palace" and enjoy history and stories 2. Nagoya Local Food  -You can choose from various restaurants! Try MISO soybeans paste! 3. Toyota Commemorative Museum -Enjoy learning Japanese No. 1 car history 4. Nagoya station -Visit local shops and Nagoya souvenirs . This plan is customizable so please let me know your ideas !! Meet at Golden Clock in Nagoya station 9:15 !! (Flexible) We mainly take bus and train for transportation. . [Important Notice] * Solo traveler is charged extra 4000yen. * I have my baby to take care of, so I need to check the nursery before confirm your booking.Thank you for understanding. * TOYOTA Commemorative Museum is closed on Mondays. * Nagoya Castle main tower is closed because of the construction, but you can fully enjoy exploring Hommaru Palace samurai residence!

Inclusions: Guide fee

Exclusions: Rough estimates below. You need to pay yours and guides., Transportation fee (¥ 1000 / each), Entrance fee (¥ 1040 / each), Food fee (¥ 2500 / each)

Reviewed By sourstrawberry

We had an amazing time on our tour with Moka! It was nice to see so many sites in one day without any of the hassle. Moka was super friendly and eager to give us an amazing day! She was very knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of historical facts during our tour of Nagoya castle. Moka speaks great English and helped explain many customs of Japan. As a bonus, it was nice to get familiar with the public transportation system with someone to help :) We highly recommend doing Moka's tours!

4. Moka's Nagoya Tour 【Nagoya Highlight Tour】 Nagoya Castle, Sakae, Osu Kannon

Nagoya Station, 1-chōme-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan Moka's Nagoya Tour
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Customized private tour with friendly 100% local guide Moka! You can enjoy the BEST selections of Nagoya spots !! We will visit .. 1. Nagoya Castle -Explore samurai residence "Hommaru Palace" and enjoy history 2. Sakae Oasis 21 -Beautiful view of TV tower, called Spaceship-aqua 3. Nagoya Local Food -Choose from various kinds of Nagoya restaurants 4. Sakae Shopping Area -Enjoy modern downtown city 5. Osu Kannon Arcade and Temple  -Explore old street & visit shrine and temple . This plan is customizable so please let me know your ideas and favorites !! Meet at Golden Clock in Nagoya station 9:15 !! (Flexible) We mainly take bus and subway for transportation. . [Important Notice] * Solo traveler is charged extra 4000yen. * I have my baby to take care of, so I need to check the nursery before confirm your tour.Thank you for understanding. * Nagoya Castle main tower is closed because of the construction, but you can fully enjoy exploring Hommaru Palace samurai residence!

Inclusions: Guide fee

Exclusions: Rough estimates below. You need to pay yours and guides., Entrance fee (¥ 500 / each),  Transportation fee (¥ 2000 / each), Food fee (¥ 2500 / each)

Reviewed By Mikks2020

From the pick up at our hotel to City Tour and lunch everything was excellent, Moka is very accomodating and knowledgeable on the tourist spots we’ve visited. She even extend her way as we requested to visit the Toyota Museum which was not included in the itinerary. She speaks good english and assist you all her way. Highly recommended!

5. Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour

Oasis 21, 1-chōme-11-1 Higashisakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0005, Japan Nagoya is not boring
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In a small group of up to 6 people, you will walk around Sakae with our knowledgeable guide. While sampling different Nagoya specialties such as Hitsumabushi, Oni Manju, Ebi Senbei, and more you will learn about the dishes backgrounds, the restaurants, and places you visit. Insider information and background stories are what make this tour special! Enjoy your private 3.5-hour foodie walking tour in Nagoya.

Inclusions: one bottle of water as well as water or tea at all restaurants, All Fees and Taxes, 7-8 Foods and Snacks, one drink at the last stop (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

Exclusions: Transportation to and from the tour

Reviewed By bmoregirl

I visited Nagoya in early July but due to COVID a lot of tours were not running. I reached out to Nagoya Foodie Tour and Lena was so helpful. She was able to accommodate our schedule for a private street food tour and also another custom tour of the fish market in Nagoya. The tours had to be private because of COVID which I appreciated and felt safe with while walking around the city. The street food tour had a good mix of history and cuisine mixed throughout the 2.5 hours. Some of the regular spots that the tour would visit were closed or shut early. I think the regular run tour would probably have a little more variety but I got a good sense of the cuisine of Nagoya. The sites of Nagoya were beautiful although someone what longer than I expected. I did really enjoy the option to make a wish at multiple temples and shrines. The next day Lena took us to the fish market and showed us around. We got to talk with some of the vendors and see all the different seafood that is local to Nagoya. It was very interesting and not as crowded as I would expect Tokyo’s fish market to be. After we walked around to the Endoji Shopping Street. It was very similar to the Osu area we visited the night before but as it was the morning, it was not busy and stores were still closed. My favorite part was when Lena took us to a classic coffee spot in Nagoya to experience their coffee culture. It was great to see how locals eat and socialize. I would recommend taking the tours offered with Nagoya Foodie Tour. I hope that they are able to make the fish market tour a regular thing as well in the future. Don’t miss out on this fun and unique option when visiting the city

6. Customizable Private Food Tour in Nagoya

Oasis 21, 1-chōme-11-1 Higashisakura, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0005, Japan Nagoya is not boring
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A private food tour to explore not only the food of Nagoya but the history and culture of the city through its food. This tour can include local foods such as Miso Nikomi Udon (Miso stewed Udon noodles), Hitsumabushi (grilled eel on rice), Tenmusu (mini rice balls with a shrimp Tempura filling) and much more. You can however also choose other foods you want to try during the tour. It is all up to you. I will do the necessary research for you!

Inclusions: Foods and Snacks, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

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Reviewed By bmoregirl

I visited Nagoya in early July but due to COVID a lot of tours were not running. I reached out to Nagoya Foodie Tour and Lena was so helpful. She was able to accommodate our schedule for a private street food tour and also another custom tour of the fish market in Nagoya. The tours had to be private because of COVID which I appreciated and felt safe with while walking around the city. The street food tour had a good mix of history and cuisine mixed throughout the 2.5 hours. Some of the regular spots that the tour would visit were closed or shut early. I think the regular run tour would probably have a little more variety but I got a good sense of the cuisine of Nagoya. The sites of Nagoya were beautiful although someone what longer than I expected. I did really enjoy the option to make a wish at multiple temples and shrines. The next day Lena took us to the fish market and showed us around. We got to talk with some of the vendors and see all the different seafood that is local to Nagoya. It was very interesting and not as crowded as I would expect Tokyo’s fish market to be. After we walked around to the Endoji Shopping Street. It was very similar to the Osu area we visited the night before but as it was the morning, it was not busy and stores were still closed. My favorite part was when Lena took us to a classic coffee spot in Nagoya to experience their coffee culture. It was great to see how locals eat and socialize. I would recommend taking the tours offered with Nagoya Foodie Tour. I hope that they are able to make the fish market tour a regular thing as well in the future. Don’t miss out on this fun and unique option when visiting the city

7. Walking Small-Group Nagoya City Tour

Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center, 1-chōme-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan Tourism Designers
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During 6.5 hours walking guided day tour, explore the highlights of Nagoya and discover the rich historical legacy of the samurai era. Appreciate visiting the Nagoya Castle, the Osu Kannon Temple, as well as the modern Sakae area. This is a Small-Group limited to a maximum of 8 travelers. Please note: The Main Castle tower in Nagoya castle will be closed to the public from May 7th,2018.The entire Hommaru Palace will be open to the public from Jun 8th.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Subway transportation to/from attractions, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Drinks

Reviewed By triffiea

I had a lovely time chatting about Japanese culture and learning origami. I made a cute little silver metal samurai hat, a washi paper crane, a ninja star (shiriken) and a boat. It was really interesting to hear the back stories to each piece.

8. Nagoya Street Food Walking Tour of Osu

7-Eleven Nagoya Osu Kannon, 2-chōme-23-32 Ōsu, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0011, Japan Nagoya is not boring
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While you can walk Osu on your own, there is no way you will truly understand its significance without the helpful explanations of a guide. I will guide you to the most delicious food stops, and hidden shrines and temples that are hard to find. You will learn about the history and culture of Osu and Nagoya in general.

Inclusions: 5 street foods, Bubble tea, Omikuji to tell fortune, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Transportation to and from the tour

Reviewed By Akhela A

Did the tour with Lena end of December. She was very helpful and manage to be available on very short notice. She brought me to hidden gens around Nagoya, the kind that you have no chance to find by yourself. I discovered the endemic meals of Nagoya, the story behind and was given details about Nagoya and Japan history. The tour isn't cheap but what your getting is totally worth the money. Was full until next morning. I had a very good time with Lena and totally recommend doing this tour.

9. Private Full-day Nagoya City Tour

Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center, 1-chōme-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan Tourism Designers
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On this one day walking tour, you will explore the highlights of Nagoya and discover the rich historical legacy of the samurai era. You will visit the Nagoya Castle, the Osu Kannon Temple, as well as the modern Sakae area! Please note: The Main Castle tower in Nagoya castle will be closed to the public from May 7th,2018.The entire Hommaru Palace will be open to the public from Jun 8th.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transportation to/from attractions

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By triffiea

I had a lovely time chatting about Japanese culture and learning origami. I made a cute little silver metal samurai hat, a washi paper crane, a ninja star (shiriken) and a boat. It was really interesting to hear the back stories to each piece.

10. NIKKO PASS World Heritage Area

Tobu Railway
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Visit marvelous UNESCO-listed shrines and temples around Nikko and Kinugawa with this city pass that's valid for 2 days. Take advantage of unlimited rides on a sightseeing bus to visit sites like the Toshogu Shrine and Rinnoji Temple, and enjoy discounts on Nikko-area souvenirs and attractions. Pick up your City Area Pass in Asakusa , then hop aboard a Tobu train bound for Shimo-Imaichi and the Tobu-Nikko Station. Known as a center of Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship, Nikko has a number of beautiful shrines and temples that are lauded as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Your pass grants you discounts at a number of other Nikko and Kinugawa attractions that enlighten you to the history, culture, and nature of the area.

Inclusions: 2-day Nikko City Area Pass, Roundtrip fare between Asakusa Station and Shimo-Imaichi Station, Unlimited Tobu local train rides between Shimo-Imaichi St. and Tobu-Nikko St. or Shin-Fujiwara St., Unlimited bus rides on the 2B bus departing from or arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station., 20 percent discount express fees and compartment room fees on Limited Express SPACIA and Revaty, 5 percent discount on purchases at select Asakusa area stores, 10 percent discount on purchases of over JPY 1,000 at select Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen area stores, Unlimited bus rides on the 2A and 2C buses up to the Rengeishi stop

Exclusions: Admission to shrines and temples in the Nikko area, Limited Express and JR train fees, Food and beverages

Reviewed By JonathanQ

Great space well looked after and nice staff, great mix of things to see and a nice place to get food & and drink !

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