Inuyama is most known for Inuyama Castle, the oldest original castle in Japan and a National Treasure. However, Inuyama boasts a second national treasure at Uraku-en. 

The garden grounds are a sight to behold on their own, but the truly unique feature is the 400-year-old Joan tea house designed by the master of tea ceremony Oda Uraku. Considered a masterpiece of early Edo-period architecture and one of only three tea houses to be designated the status of “National Treasure,” the tea house features a fusuma (sliding paper door) covered in an old lunar calendar, windows with bamboo sun shades, and an unusually placed entry.

It is said that the entire garden was constructed for the sole purpose of tea ceremony—which is easy to imagine strolling throughout the peaceful moss covered grounds. Matcha and traditional Japanese sweets are served in the garden for a fee and are included in our tour of Inuyama. 

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Based in Central Japan and operating all-year-round, we offer highly entertaining group-tours of Nagoya and the surrounding areas that are sure to please. All tours are led by locally-based guides and will take you around the must-see sights in the region, as well as some lesser known gems. Our tours are fun, interactive and family-friendly. For more information, or to book a tour, click on the banner.

1 Day Tour

1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Samurai Swords and Japan’s Oldest Castle
Period	All Year Round
Time	9:00-16:30
Meeting Place	JR Nagoya Station
Adult Rate	¥21,900 ~
Child Rate	¥14,000 ~

Of course, we also offer private tours and transport in and around the Nagoya area, and other regional destinations. Our drivers and vehicles are fully certified, allowing us to transport you to and from your preferred destinations in combination with any activity that suits your schedule. All vehicles are well-maintained and in good condition, allowing you to relax and enjoy your ride to wherever you are going. 

We can arrange both private tours with an English-speaking guide or a private charter. With door-to-door service, we can pick you up from where you are and take you to where you want to go anywhere in Central Japan and the neighboring regions. For more information, please click HERE to check availability and pricing for your trip. We’d love to be part of your adventure in Central Japan and help you discover even more!