3 Day Nagoya Highlights Itinerary
Located in the center of Japan, Nagoya is known as “the Heart of Japan.” This castle city once attracted samurai and craftsmen alike and, later, wealthy merchants and innovative leaders of industry. Today, Nagoya is one of Japan’s largest cities and has cemented itself as Japan’s center of industry. This modern and innovative city also has a diverse food scene, great access to nature, and vibrant nightlife, making it an ideal place to stay as you travel across Japan or into the mountainous heartland of Central Japan.
Only have time for a short trip to Nagoya? This 3-day itinerary allows you to make the most of your time in the region and conveniently returns to Nagoya each night—thus making it possible to stay in same hotel each night.
3 Day Nagoya Highlights Itinerary
— Day 3 – Shirakawa-go/ Takayama
Read on to explore each day of this itinerary individually. Please keep in mind as there are so many exciting places in this region, any of the tours listed in this itinerary can be switch out with any of our other Nagoya based tours.
Day 1 – Nagoya / Hotel: Nagoya
Marvel at the gilded artwork and golden screens in Honmaru Palace, sip tea while gazing at a garden designed for a daimyo, and tour the historical estates and private gardens of Nagoya’s legendary titans of industry.
1 Day Tour
| 1-Day Guided Garden Walk through Nagoya’s Castle, Gardens, and Historic Estates | |
| Period | All Year Round |
| Time | 9:00 – 17:00 |
| Meeting Place | JR Nagoya Station |
| Adult Rate | ¥17,800 |
| Child Rate | ¥11,000 |
Day 2 – Inuyama & Seki / Hotel: Nagoya
Explore the oldest castle in Japan, a National Treasure teahouse, and the “city of swords.” Learn about the techniques behind crafting a Japanese sword, then test your own skills in sharpening a Japanese kitchen knife. Taste matcha and Japanese sweets and learn about the art of the tea ceremony in a tranquil Japanese garden.
1 Day Tour
| 1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Samurai Swords and Japan’s Oldest Castle | |
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| Period | All Year Round |
| Time | 9:00-16:30 |
| Meeting Place | JR Nagoya Station |
| Adult Rate | ¥21,900 ~ |
| Child Rate | ¥14,000 ~ |
Day 3 – Shirakawa-go & Takayama / Hotel: Nagoya
The mountains north of Nagoya have many picturesque villages such as Takayama and Shirakawa-go—famed for its thatched-roof houses. These beautiful mountain retreats are worth visiting no matter which season you visit.
1 Day Tour
| 1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Hida Takayama and World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go | |
| Period | All Year Round |
| Time | 8:30-18:00 |
| Meeting Place | JR Nagoya Station |
| Adult Rate | ¥24,900 |
| Child Rate | ¥12,900 |
That’s all for the 3-day itinerary! From here you can continue on to many unique destinations in the region such as Kanazawa and Nagano, or head into the larger cities of Kyoto, Osaka, or Tokyo. There is so much to do in this beautiful and lesser traveled region.
HOW TO BOOK
If this itinerary sounds interesting to you, please book each of the above tours individually, or contact us via the booking inquiry button.
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