Japan Awaits

On this tour, you’ll learn the history of the city by visiting Nagoya Castle, Osu Kannon Temple and Osu Shopping District.

The tour will begin at 12:30 PM. Guests will meet at Nagoya Station (we will have a designated location for guests to meet) where you will meet other explorers in your small group.

In this 4 hour tour, we’ll visit 3 major attractions of Nagoya.

First, we’ll visit Nagoya Castle, which is one of the three largest castles of Japan, built originally in the 1500’s. Explore the massive grounds of the castle along with the historical exhibits inside.

Next, we’ll transfer to Osu Kannon Temple. The temple was originally built in the 1300’s that worships the Kannon Buddha. See the large red lantern hanging from the ceiling where you can tie your prayers on it. You’ll learn how to purify yourself and pray for good fortune.

Last, we’ll visit Osu Shopping District. We’ll walk through the local streets of Osu where over 1,000 shops stand side by side. You can shop for souvenirs or sample some local Japanese foods and snacks here.

Availability: Everyday from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM (except some holidays)

 Included:

• Public transportation costs (local train and sometimes bus tickets, if necessary)
• English-speaking tour guide
• Photo opportunities and more

Excluded:

• Meals, food and drinks

Other fees not included in the tour

Location:
Nagoya Station (directions will be provided after booking)

Highlights:

• Nagoya Castle
• Osu Kannon Temple
• Osu Shopping District

Attire

The tour operates in all weather conditions (except when there is a typhoon or other extreme situations). Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions. In such case, please note that the tour may change slightly to accommodate for the weather.

Non-Smoking

While most places we visit may be non-smoking establishments, there are some places along the way that may allow smoking in designated areas. Please take note of this for guests who are sensitive to smoke.

Age Requirement

There is no age requirement, but a reservation must be made for all guests. The cost is the same for guests from age 6 and up (Adult). There is no cost for infant (0 – 1 years old) and young child (1 – 5 years old). Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour (as it may be required for children to ride the train at no cost).

Payment

All bookings are payable via Stripe (Booking Checkout) or Flywire. Confirmations regarding your booking will be sent at least 10 days before your activity date.

Cancellation Policy

Standard Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 14 days or less before the event
• Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 21 days or less before the event
• Cancellation fee of 25% is charged if cancelled 30 days or less before the event

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Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Contact us and inquire about a custom experience today.

What if I’m late?

We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time. Since this is a group tour, we may not be able to wait for you if you are late. The tour will begin without the late guests and you can meet the rest of the group at the next location. Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need to meet the group in the next location.

Is this an ideal tour for first-time visitors to Japan?

Yes, this tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Japan. While this introductory ‘explorer’ tour visits many locations in Central Tokyo, there are also other places you’ll visit that are not the main landmarks. This will provide you with a better idea of what life in Tokyo is like for locals, as well as visit to some of the main attractions that Tokyo has to offer.