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1 Day Samurai Swords and Japan Oldest Castle Tour from Nagoya
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7 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
Embark on a captivating tour from Nagoya to explore the oldest castle in Japan, a National Treasure teahouse, a “city of swords,” and the charms of Central Japan. Learn about the craftsmanship involved in creating a samurai sword. Meet a bladesmith and learn how to properly sharpen a kitchen knife. Stroll along the streets of Inuyama where you can indulge a wide array of street food and find locally crafted souvenirs. Discover the well-preserved Inuyama Castle—a National Treasure and historically significant stronghold of the Oda clan. Wish for good fortune in a shrine legend to grant wishes. Sip matcha tea in a garden designed by one of Japan’s pioneers of tea ceremony. Journey to Central Japan and experience its pristine rivers, skilled craftsmen, and historic towns as you are led by an experienced, English-speaking guide on this full-day tour from Nagoya.
What's Included
- Knife Sharpening Experience
- Transportation during the tour
- English speaking guide
- Matcha Experience
- Admissions to all facilities listed in the itinerary
- Lunch
- Accommodation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
We will board our tour bus and return to Nagoya or continue to Takayama. The tour will conclude at Nagoya Station around 16:30 or around 18:30 for guests who have selected to end the tour in Takayama.
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
Select a end point
We will board our tour bus and return to Nagoya or continue to Takayama. The tour will conclude at Nagoya Station around 16:30 or around 18:30 for guests who have selected to end the tour in Takayama.
We will board our tour bus and return to Nagoya or continue to Takayama. The tour will conclude at Nagoya Station around 16:30 or around 18:30 for guests who have selected to end the tour in Takayama.
We will board our tour bus and return to Nagoya or continue to Takayama. The tour will conclude at Nagoya Station around 16:30 or around 18:30 for guests who have selected to end the tour in Takayama.
What To Expect
Seki Blacksmithing Tradition Museum
We will arrive in Seki where you will visit a small shrine dedicated to blacksmithing before learning more about the history and process of swordsmithing at the Seki Swordsmith Museum. Enjoy a hands-on experience where you will learn how to sharpen a Japanese kitchen knife. You will then have time to shop for a knife of your own or other locally crafted wares.
2 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Inuyama
Your guide will give you a tour of Inuyama’s townscape before a bit of free time to grab lunch at one of the town’s many restaurants, or go off and explore more on your own.
1 Hours 15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Inuyama Castle
You will meet back up with your guide for a tour of National Treasure Inuyama Castle as well as Sanko Inari Jinja Shrine and its wish-granting stone.
1 Hours 15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Urakuen Garden
We will then enter Uraku Garden, where you will view the second National Treasure of the day, Joan Tea House. You will have the chance to taste matcha and a traditional Japanese sweet as your tour guide instructs you in the traditional way of drinking matcha.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time between destinations included in the total duration of the tour
Operated by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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