Learn about life as a Samurai, train in the art of swordplay, and explore Japan’s oldest castle. Try local street food specialties, and learn about the tea culture of the Samurai at Inuyama City’s castle town.
35,000 yen per person (from 2-6 people)
Private Tour
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Nagoya Station Golden Clock (Google Maps)
08:00 (9 hours)
English, Spanish, German, Japanese
English: Fluent ★★★★
German: Native ★★★★★
Spanish: Native ★★★★★
Japanese: Fluent ★★★★
You will be exploring a less-traveled side of Japan.
Together with your knowledgeable guide, you will spend one day exploring a real castle town and feeling like a Samurai and understanding their life. Start the day by learning how to fight with a Samurai sword, following a tradition called Iaido. Explore the architecture of an original Samurai castle and its castle town by visiting museums.
Lunch will be a fun food tour sampling local treats along the main road, and finish your day in one of Japan’s best tea houses surrounded by a tranquil garden.
Meet your guide at Nagoya station and take the train for 30 minutes to Inuyama City.
It’s time to learn how to fight like a Samurai with a real Katana sword. The first step on your journey is to learn the basics of Iaido, the defensive sword fighting technique exercised exclusively against phantom opponents.
The main highlight of the town is Inuyama Castle, the smallest of the original remaining Japanese castles. Enjoy the charming exterior and interior and sweeping views of the surroundings including the Kiso River.
After this much exercise in the morning, you will be hungry for sure. That’s where Inuyama’s excellent street food comes in. There are local specialties next to national favorites, and Instagrammable sweets, next to savory goodies.
Explore the diverse Japanese street food culture on a food tour of the scenic Inuyama castle town.
The cultural Samurai were not only interested in sword fighting but also in the pursuit of art. Visit Urakuen Garden and the tea house Jo-an named one of the best in the country to enjoy a cup of Matcha green tea in a tranquil setting.
Take the train to Nagoya where the final part of your adventure awaits.
We are the co-founders of Nagoya is not boring. We look forward to guiding you around our second home Nagoya and its off-beat surroundings.
Lena is from Germany and she especially loves exploring food and food culture in Japan. Her favorite food is Hitsumabushi, Nagoya’s version of grilled eel on rice.
Elly, from the resort island of Mallorca in Spain, loves all things Japanese culture and history like Kimono, traditional dance called Nihon Buyo, and Sake.
