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The design features a dignified warrior and a dynamic leopard against a golden background, evoking a sense of history and power.

The monochrome photograph captures the dignified profile of a samurai clad in heavy black armor, conveying the weight of history and the power of the "authenticity" that can be Experience on the tour.

This photo shows the majestic castle tower of Nagoya Castle. Its white walls and green roof towering under the blue sky are beautiful, and a golden shachihoko (lion-like carp) shines on top of the roof.

Your very own Japanese cultural Experience tourCustom-made

THE NAGOYA Through SAMURAI Eyes

A journey following the footsteps of the Shogun and the skills of artisans

Nagoya is the birthplace of the world-famous "SAMURAI."
Visit historical sites related to Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu,
Experience the traditional culture and craftsmanship that has been passed down through the generations.
Experience the essence of history and craftsmanship with all five senses.
Embark on a special cultural Experience.

A map of Aichi Prefecture. Starting from Nagoya Station or Central Japan International Airport , it shows the locations of areas where you can Experience samurai culture and traditions, such as Arimatsu, Atsuta, Inuyama city, and Seto City.

A photograph showing the streets of modern Japan, lined with glittering skyscrapers.

A suit of jet black armor stands in front of a background painted with a formal Family Crest.

The prestigious shrine building stands out against the greenery of the trees.

A close-up photograph of ceramics characterized by intricate and beautiful patterns, painstakingly crafted by artisans.

A photo of cormorant fishermen steering their boats on the water in the dark night, holding blazing bonfires aloft.

A photo of Nagoya's specialty, Hitsumabushi. Broth is being poured over a bowl of grilled eel rice.

THE SAMURAI WAY of Culture & Craft

Experience the spirit of the Shogun and Samurai on a cultural Experience tour from Nagoya.
Choose your favorite Experience and combine them freely .
You can create your own special Experience course.

You can customize it by choosing one or more.

After the Kariroku making Experience, you will have the opportunity to visit Nagoya Castle and The Tokugawa Art Museum for an exclusive night tour, where you will enjoy the night view and a special dinner.

A couple sits at the bar counter sipping cocktails, with the night view outside the window.

A premium tour that takes you to mythical sacred sites such as Atsuta Shrine, and allows you to experience Nagoya's history and gourmet food with a night view and a special dinner.

A person walks along the lush green approach to the shrine and bows in front of the Torii.

Experience Arimatsu tie-dyeing, tour a prestigious Sake brewery, and savor traditional crafts, local sake, the night view, and a special dinner with all your senses.

Tourists sampling sake at a liquor store while the store owner serves them with a smile.

A special tour of the national treasure tea house "Joan" at the Japanese garden Urakuen. A luxurious tour to see the Karakuri Ningyo Creator Shobei Tamaya, Ⅸ at Inuyama Castle and Japanese cuisine Kokin.

A couple strolling around the castle town of Inuyama in kimonos.

You can Experience traditional crafts at dyeing workshops, cloisonné workshops, and Seto Kiln , and get a glimpse of Nagoya's history and techniques.

A white crane design painted on a blue vase.

You can tour Nagoya Castle privately, enjoy the majestic castle tower and stone walls all to yourself, and feel like the castle lord himself as you savor the beauty of the castle palace from the Edo period.

Nagoya Castle's towering tower stands beneath the blue sky.

This special tour allows you to view the national treasures and important Cultural asset handed down by the Tokugawa family in silence, and experience the depth of feudal lord culture through commentary from a curator.

A gorgeous kimono and a folding screen painted with pine trees are on display at the museum.

At this long-established doll shop, you can Experience making a " Kariroku " scented sachet, a type of sachet also used by the Shogun, and experience a traditional culture that has continued for over 140 years.

A traditional craft in which delicate pictures are painted on the inside of clam shells using gold leaf and pigments.

A luxurious Experience that satisfies all five senses with special French cuisine made with local ingredients and cocktails while taking in the night view of Nagoya.

A French restaurant with a calm atmosphere, offering a panoramic view of Nagoya's nightscape from the windows.

A luxurious Experience that satisfies all five senses with special Chinese dishes and cocktails made with local ingredients while taking in the night view of Nagoya.

A chef with a serious expression swings a wok over a flame.

Visit Atsuta Shrine , which enshrines the Kusanagi no Tsurugi , one of the Sanshu no Jingi , and experience the world of Japanese culture and the gods while strolling through the sacred grounds.

Visitors bow and pray in the corridors of Atsuta Shrine.

This tour takes you to a prestigious sake Sake brewery founded in 1856, where you can taste different types of sake while listening to explanations from the craftsmen, and experience tradition and flavor with all five senses.

Sake barrels stacked in a Sake brewery.

This is a special Experience where Experience Arimatsu Shibori, a tradition that has been passed down for over 400 years, under the guidance of a skilled craftsman and create your own unique piece of work.

A large pot filled with indigo dye.

This is a special Experience where Experience Arimatsu Shibori, a tradition that has been passed down for over 400 years, under the guidance of a skilled craftsman and create your own unique piece of work.

A profile of a man wearing a formal hat.

At Yamakatsu Dyeing Factory, you can Experience the techniques of Family Crest printing and Kuromontsuki Zome Dying , and experience the traditional beauty that has been passed down since the Edo period.

The Family Crest is embroidered in white thread on a black cloth placed on a wooden workbench.

This tour allows you to see the production process of Owari Shippo up close and enjoy the colors and techniques through a basic Experience of cloisonné under the guidance of a craftsman.

A black vase with a gorgeous floral pattern.

This tour allows you to see the production process of Owari Shippo up close and enjoy the colors and techniques through a basic Experience of cloisonné under the guidance of a craftsman.

Foreigners Experience pottery in the workshop and artisans instructing them.

Enjoy a luxurious stay in a suite, a special tour of the national treasure Jo-an, and a stroll through the gardens. Experience the pinnacle of Japanese culture with matcha tea.

A couple gazes out the window at the mountain scenery in a room with a modern Japanese atmosphere.

In a private space, you will have the opportunity to watch an exclusive demonstration and explanation of Karakuri puppets (including Zashiki Karakuri) by the Karakuri Ningyo Creator Shobei Tamaya, Ⅸ. Afterwards, you will be able to fully enjoy the exquisite Japanese cuisine of Kokon, making this a special day where you can fully savor the pinnacle of food and elegance.

A mechanical figure wearing traditional Japanese clothing and holding a bow is mounted on a wooden base.

JOURNEY TO NAGOYA DISCOVER ITS SPIRIT

A customizable tour that can be customized freely .
Here is one example.
(For 2 nights and 3 days)

DAY 1

Dyeing techniques that have been passed down since the Edo periodCraftsman of "Arimatsu Shibori"Workshop
The traditional Shijo-ryu Knife Ceremony handed down through the Shogun family and authentic Japanese cuisine - Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional BuildingsMake your dreams come true in a historic mansionA unique gastronomic Experience
Traditional Sake brewerySpecial tour of Kaminoi Sake BreweryExperience tasting sake with all five senses
Surrounded by nature and a vast temple grounds One of Nagoya's most powerful spots
You can see the whole city of NagoyaAt the hotel restaurantSupervised by former Hilton head chefOriginal ChineseSpecial Dinner

A large pot filled with indigo dye.

A profile of a man wearing a formal hat.

Sake barrels stacked in a Sake brewery.

Visitors bow and pray in the corridors of Atsuta Shrine.

A chef with a serious expression swings a wok over a flame.

DAY 2

Founded 140 years agoCreated by a long-established doll shop
Samurai Talisman Fragrance Bag "Kariroku"Production Experience
Built by Tokugawa IeyasuAt the historical stage of Nagoya CastleSpecial reservation of Honmaru PalaceA unique private Experience
Related to the Owari Tokugawa ShogunateEncountering a National Treasure"The Tokugawa Art Museum"Special nighttime reservationPrivate viewing
You can see the whole city of NagoyaAt the hotel restaurantJapanese FrenchSpecial Dinner

A craftsman sits in his workshop making a doll.

Nagoya Castle's towering tower stands beneath the blue sky.

A gorgeous kimono and a folding screen painted with pine trees are on display at the museum.

A French restaurant with a calm atmosphere, offering a panoramic view of Nagoya's nightscape from the windows.

DAY 3

A pattern residing in jet black beauty
- Nagoya "Black Montsuki Dyeing" Family Crest silk printing Experience
Experience making Owari Shippo, a traditional metal craft
"Seto" patterning ExperienceSpecial tour of the Kiln and workshop

A black noren curtain with the white Family Crest of "Yamakatsu Dyeing Factory" dyed into it.

A black vase with a gorgeous floral pattern.

Foreigners Experience pottery in the workshop and artisans instructing them.

In addition to the above, local hotels and hire cars ,Meal arrangements can also be made.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

This modern and comfortable twin room is filled with bright light from the windows. The two white beds are decorated with calming cushions, and at the back you can see a red accent chair and a window with a view of the city.

The Japanese-modern guestrooms at Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden feature colorful rugs, blue sofas, and spacious windows.

Black hire car

To Nagoya Station, the center of the tour

  • About 25 minutes by Meitetsu Rapid Express from MEITETSU NAGOYA station
  • Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Tokyo Station to JR Nagoya Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen
  • Approximately 35 minutes from Shin-Osaka Station/Kyoto Station to JR Nagoya Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen
  • Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes from Hiroshima Station to JR Nagoya Station on the Tokaido Shinkansen
  • Approximately 30 minutes from MEITETSU Exp. Mu sky Central Japan International Airport to MEITETSU NAGOYA station by MEITETSU Exp. Mu sky

A map of the Tokaido Shinkansen line, showing the route from Tokyo to Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. Aichi Prefecture is highlighted in color, and Nagoya Station, Atsuta, Arimatsu, Inuyama Inuyama city, and Seto City are shown. Chubu Centrair Central Japan International Airport is also shown.