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5 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviewsDiscover the Authentic Taste of Nagoya
Skip lines and join me to cook this local soul food, Miso Katsu! Learn the secrets of umami. Alternatives: Chicken/Fish/Tofu. Vegan/GF friendly. Flexible start Solo male bookings may be declined
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsBeginner Sake Tasting & 2 Gifts – Nagoya Local
★Special Opening Price: All-inclusive! Discover sake & local culture in central Nagoya with a local guide. Practical tips for enjoying sake on your Japan trip, plus 2 Japanese souvenirs. Small group.
5 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviewsMake nerikiri with a Japanese confectioner
Shape dough into seasonal designs, then prepare and drink matcha to pair with it.
5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsJoin a picnic with local families at Nagoya Castle
Join local families for a fun and relaxing picnic. Through games like tag and traditional Japanese play, kids quickly make friends across cultures!
5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviewsCreative Dorayaki Experience
Unleash your creativity and make your own dorayaki! Discover the rich flavors of premium red beans and matcha, and create a classic or fun fusion with cream, butter, or fruit.
4 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsExplore Historic Takayama & UNESCO Shirakawa-go
Step back in time. Explore the Edo-era streets of "Little Kyoto" Hida Takayama, then witness the iconic thatched-roof gassho villages of UNESCO Shirakawa-go—a perfect day of culture and scenery.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsFrom Nagoya: Hiking the Historic Nakasendo Trail
Step into the past and experience life in rural Japan as you hike the Nakasendo trail from Tsumago-juku to Magome-juku, learning about Japan's Edo Period along the way from your experienced guide.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsSketch Stroll with Brush Pen@NagoyaCastle
Why not sketch a Japanese landscape using a brush pen, which has been used in various situations in Japan for a long time? Even if you're not confident about drawing, it's okay! For some reason, pictures drawn with a brush pen turn out beautifully. Let's create travel memories that photos can't capture. We will provide you with an admission ticket to Nagoya Castle, a brush pen, and a sketchbook. ※ We recommend comfortable walking shoes. On hot days, please bring a drink, a hat, and sunglasses. ※ The host's English conversation skills are at a beginner level.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsMakizushi and Temari Sushi Making and Matcha Tea Appetizer Experience
While actually making fat-cut maki sushi and temari sushi, you will experience the food culture deeply rooted in Japanese households. Using fresh ingredients and carefully cooked rice, Rolling fat-cut sushi with your own hands is sure to create a special memory. In the Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience, through the art of preparing matcha tea, you will experience the spirit of Japanese hospitality and a moment of tranquility. and enjoy a moment of tranquility. Each movement has meaning, and the time spent with matcha becomes a special moment away from everyday life. This moment of connection with matcha tea becomes a special moment away from everyday life.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsNagoya's traditional home cooking, nagoyameishi, and matcha experience with grandma
Let's make a healthy “one soup, three side dishes” meal using fermented seasonings. The menu includes grilled chicken marinated in red miso, vegetable and tofu soup (soy sauce flavor), rolled omelet, sesame-dressed mung bean sprouts, rice balls, and a basic dashi stock. If you do not like chicken, we can also substitute it with “grilled salmon with shiokaji.” If you would like to make this request, please let us know at the time of booking. If no request is made, we will prepare the dish with chicken. After your meal, enjoy a matcha tea experience. If you have any allergies, please let us know in advance.
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New place to stayNagoya’s Industrial Legacy and Toyota's Innovation
Journey through Japan’s center of commerce, take a glimpse into Nagoya’s industrial past and its dreams for a technological future as you are led by a professional guide on this full-day tour.
New place to stayNagoya's Highlights and Small Bites
Discover Nagoya on this foodie tour, including specialties such as Miso-Katsu, Tebasaki (crispy fried chicken wings), Tenmusu (miniature riceballs filled with shrimp tempura), and so much more.
New place to stayHalf-Day Tour: Inuyama Castle and Traditional Tea
Explore Inuyama's historic streets, a national treasure castle, and a tranquil tea garden, complete with a traditional matcha tasting.
New place to stayTaste the bounty of the countryside | A food experience that lets you feel the cycle of the forest, the river, and people
Experience Japanese satoyama culture with smoked game meat and BBQ.This is a special experience where you can feel the cycle of the forest, the river, and the people, and come into contact with the natural blessings of Gifu and Yahatsu, as well as the food culture passed down in the region.
New place to stayNagoya Pokémon Card Play, Maid Café & Arcade Tour
Explore Nagoya's game culture with a local! Visit the Pokémon Center, play casual card battles, experience a Maid Café, and enjoy arcade games.
New place to stayCastles and Canals in Hikone and Omi Hachiman
Explore Hikone, with one of the oldest castles in Japan, and Omi Hachiman, known for its charming canals. Tour inside Hikone Castle, drink matcha in a Japanese garden, and enjoy a canal boat tour!
New place to stayFrom Nagoya: Hida Takayama and Shirakawa-go
Enjoy a guided tour through Hida Takayama’s charming Sanmachi (old town) district, and tour UNESCO World Heritage site Shirakawa-go, famous for its iconic thatched-roof farm houses.
New place to stayFrom Nagoya: Kamikochi Guided Hike
Tour a vibrant flower park, a charming mountain farm, and the iconic Kamikochi region of the Chubu Sangaku National Park.
New place to stayExplore Japanese Buddhism with a Buddhist Nun
Visit Osu Kannon Temple and learn how Japanese people pray. Discover traditional butsudan culture and experience meditation. A Shingon Buddhist nun will guide you through Japanese Buddhism.
New place to stayDiscover treasures at a traditional antique market, from quintessential Japanese antiques to retro items from the Showa era. Sign language and English support
Transportation from the station is included. Minimum number of participants is one person. I will accompany you on a tour of a hidden, old-fashioned antique market where 100 antique dealers are gathered. I will also help you negotiate prices and interact with the shop owners. After enjoying the shopping, we will buy lunch at the venue, and participants will show each other what they have purchased and have a picnic while chatting. The tour is conducted in English. Sign language support is available.