Explore some of the oldest parts of Nagoya. Visit Shinto shrines and walk the historic Shikemichi street, learn about the art of brewing tea, and discover the secrets of Endoji, Nagoya’s oldest shopping arcade while snacking on delicious street food.
9,900 yen/person
Private Experience
Kokusai Center Station Exit 2 (Google Map)
Endoji Shopping Street (Google Map)
11:00 ~ 13:30 (2,5 hours)
English
Explore the oldest neighborhood of Nagoya, Shikemichi, built in the 18th century, with its wide street, white row houses, and ancient shrines. You will love the picturesque surroundings and the many opportunities to take pictures for the family album (or Instagram depending on your generation).
At a modern tea shop, you will learn the Japanese art of brewing green tea. How to make the perfect cup every time at home, and the finer points of tasting the subtle changes of brewing tea leaves multiple times.
The oldest shopping street in Nagoya is Endoji which you will visit next. Here you will find the old next to the new. And lots and lots of street food. Try some sweet and savory local specialties only found here in Endoji.
Meet your guide at Kokusai Center Station Exit 2. After a short introduction, walk for 5 minutes to Shikemichi.
Learn about the historic significance of Shikemichi, the oldest part of Nagoya, and its many hidden wonders.
Discover the art of brewing green tea leaves and enjoy the subtle changes in flavor. Tea is served with a typical Japanese sweet.
Explore the oldest shopping district of Nagoya featuring charming old shops next to new ones and lots of street food.
Our team of guides has expanded from our co-founders, Lena and Elly, to include passionate Japanese and international guides living in and around Nagoya. Each of our guides loves sharing the unique aspects of Nagoya and its surroundings with travelers from all over the world.
They can’t wait to meet you!
Lena was a fantastic tour guide – patient, knowledgeable and friendly! Being a local, she has experience with this area so the tour was particularly detailed and full of excellent local information.
We visited a small local shrine and she talked about the significance of some of the symbols and the correct way to wash your hands and give offerings.
Then we walked towards the Endoji Shopping Street to stop for some green tea and sweets in a beautiful boutique tea shop. Along the way she pointed out lots of beautiful Japanese gardens and also took us to see a 200 year old Bonsai tree.
I’m not a huge fan of green tea, but this was fantastic. She provided lots of information about the tea and how to drink it and we had a nice chat about Nagoya.
Next we went to the Endoji Shopping Street to try some local street food – Grilled rice on a stick that’s been dipped in red miso sauce (I think it was called Menshi), mochi dango and one of the best egg sandwiches I’ve ever had (not from 711)
I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone staying in Nagoya. Excellent experience!!
Visiting Japan, me and my sons had a 1 night stop in Nagoya.
In the hotel’s lobby we saw that sign that advertised for a 2h tour, on foot, to see a “different Nagoya”, the next morning at 10. We thought it would be a good way to spend our time so we subscribed.
The next morning, we met a lovely Spanish girl who introduced us to the Nagoya she fell in love with.
We learned about temples and shrines, how to pay respect, the peeing sings on the streets, we went to get some unique tea tasting experience directly from the tea producer, we saw small shops with craft-people at work, we learned about the coffee-culture in Japan, at a crossing, we met with 3 majestic figures an cute old man…
If you ask me, this was time well spent.
The tour was very interesting. Our guide spoke English very well and showed us the beautiful hidden sides of Nagoya. We also had a tea experience, which was an experience in itself. If you want to learn more about Nagoya and see the things you normally don’t see, I recommend you this tour!
Thank you very much for your excellent service.
I enjoyed your walking tour a lot and found new places in Nagoya.
Next time when I go to Nagoya, I will join another tour by Nagoya is not boring.
