Half-day Tour Course from Nagoya Station
Total Distance:7.8 km Total Time:4 hrs.
Discover the historical and cultural roots of this vibrant Japanese city in a half day tour starting at the city’s gateway, expansive Nagoya Station!
Course Contents
Nagoya Station → (approx. 20-min. Me~guru Bus ride) → Nagoya Castle → (approx. 15-min. Me~guru Bus ride) → Tokugawa Art Museum → (approx. 1-min. walk) → Tokugawaen Garden
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Nagoya CityNagoya Castle and Hommaru Palace
Magnificent Nagoya Castle: Japan’s castle of war and peace
A symbol of Nagoya City, Nagoya Castle was built in 1610 by Tokugawa Ieyasu. It was one of the largest, best-designed castles in Japan. The impressive keep has the greatest floor space of any Japanese castle, and recently rebuilt and gorgeous Hommaru Palace is a must see as well!See more >
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Nagoya CityThe Tokugawa Art Museum
The Tokugawa Art Museum: Steeped in the history of the Owari Tokugawa clan
Opening in 1935, the Tokugawa Art Museum has long been a haven for historical belongings of Tokugawa Ieyasu and his kin. More than 10 thousand pieces belong to the museum in a jaw-dropping collection.See more >
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Nagoya CityTokugawaen Garden
Nature's treasure: Tokugawaen Garden
Adjoining the Tokugawa Art Museum is the elegant Tokugawaen Garden, a prime example of traditional Japanese garden design.See more >