2 hours
Guided in English
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Highlights -Explore Nagoya Castle with expert insights into samurai history -See 17th-century towers and the exquisitely rebuilt Honmaru Palace -Step inside the Sarumen Teahouse, a nationally designated cultural property rarely open to the public -Experience an authentic tea ceremony by a master in seasonal décor -Savor wagashi once crafted for the Tokugawa lords Tour Overview This exclusive afternoon tour blends the grandeur of samurai legacy with the refinement of tea culture. Begin with a guided exploration of Nagoya Castle, commissioned by Tokugawa Ieyasu and famed for its golden shachihoko. While the main keep was destroyed in WWII, original towers remain, offering a direct link to the 17th century. Continue to the Sarumen Teahouse, normally closed to the public, where a tea master performs a traditional ceremony. Seasonal sweets, tied to Nagoya’s heritage, complement the matcha. Together, this rare experience offers a multi-sensory encounter with Japan’s past.

Inclusions

What's included

Guided exploration of the castle grounds and Honmaru Palace
Travel insurance
Professional, English-speaking guide
Seasonal wagashi served with matcha
Exclusive tea ceremony experience at Sarumen Teahouse
Admission to Nagoya Castle

What's not

Transportation to and from the meeting point
Guide gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Guided Tour of Nagoya Castle Walk through the expansive castle grounds and reconstructed palace as your guide shares stories of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the golden shachihoko, and the legacy of Nagoya’s role in samurai history. Exclusive Tea Ceremony at Sarumen Teahouse Step inside Sarumen Teahouse, a nationally designated cultural property normally closed to the public. Admire its seasonal décor, taste exquisite sweets once served to the Tokugawa family, and watch as a tea master performs an authentic tea ceremony before your eyes.
2 hAdmission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Meeting point: The interpreter guide will be waiting for you with your name board.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 10 travellers
Operated by: Tourism Designers Co., Ltd.

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age of participants is 7
This tour is conducted in English. A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability
Please wear socks when entering the teahouse

How it compares in Nagoya

Its from-price is 67% above the median of the 377 experiences we list in Nagoya.
It is shorter than most of them.

About Nagoya

Nagoya is a big industrial city in central Japan, with a castle topped by golden ornaments, an ancient shrine and a food culture all its own.

Nagoya is one of Japan's biggest cities, set on a broad plain at the head of Ise Bay and long a centre of the country's car and machinery industries. Its castle, built by the Tokugawa in the early 1600s, is topped by a pair of golden shachihoko, mythical fish with tigers' heads, and the keep was rebuilt after the war with a restored palace beside it. Atsuta Shrine, among the most venerated in Japan, houses a sacred sword.

Top-ranked sights in Nagoya: Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, LEGOLAND® Japan Resort.

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