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Inuyama, Aichi, Japan

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Inuyama is a castle town with its old keep looking over the Kiso River. Below, old-town streets pass wooden shopfronts, and boats head out for cormorant fishing after dark.

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Landmark4.4/5

Inuyama Castle

Inuyama’s original wooden castle stands above the Kiso River, with its timber keep preserved inside. You climb steep wooden stairs to the top, where a balcony looks over the river and surrounding hills.

Landmark4.2/5

Urakuen

Step into the serenity of Urakuen Japanese Garden in Inuyama, Aichi. Stroll through lush greenery, tranquil ponds, and traditional tea houses. Don't forget to admire the stunning cherry blossoms in spring! A perfect spot to relax, recharge, and soak in the beauty of Japanese culture. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!

Culture4.3/5

Museum Meiji-Mura

Step into a time machine at Museum Meiji-Mura in Inuyama, Aichi! This whimsical open-air museum showcases over 60 restored buildings from Japan’s Meiji period (1868-1912). Stroll through charming streets, peek into historical homes, and marvel at the eclectic architecture. Perfect for history buffs and curious wanderers alike—giddy up and explore Japan's past with a delightful twist!

Culture3.8/5

Inuyama Cultural History Museum

Inuyama Cultural History Museum showcases the rich heritage of the region through exquisite exhibits, including traditional crafts and historical artifacts, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking to understand Japan's cultural tapestry.

Eat$$$4.1/5

Minami

Tatami-seated Japanese restaurant with lunch set meals including sashimi, grilled mackerel and fried shrimp. Choose a counter, table or tatami seat.

Eat$$3.6/5

Ramen Yamaokaya Oguchi

Tonkotsu ramen shop in Oguchi, with thick noodles and pork broth.

Stays

Stay4.6/5

Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden by IHG

Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden by IHG in Inuyama offers a 5-star experience with a modern restaurant, bar, and sauna. Guests enjoy river views, a hot spring bath, and a fitness centre. The hotel features a public bath, fitness room, lift, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, balcony, and a terrace. The restaurant serves French cuisine in a modern ambience, offering lunch and dinner. Breakfast is available in-room with American and Asian options. Located 17 km from Nagoya Airport and near a hot spring area, the hotel is highly rated for its castles, garden, and room comfort.

Stay4.4/5

結美いぬやま

Nestled in Inuyama, 結美いぬやま is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and serene landscapes, making it a perfect destination for those seeking tranquility and picturesque views in Aichi Prefecture.

Stay4.3/5

HOTEL μSTYLE INUYAMA experience

Experience the unique blend of modern design and traditional Japanese hospitality at HOTEL μSTYLE INUYAMA, where stunning views of the nearby castle and serene surroundings create an unforgettable retreat in Aichi's picturesque landscape.

Stay3.9/5

Inuyama International Youth Hostel

Hostel near the river, with shared bathrooms and hot spring baths.

Things To Do
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3 h 30 mins

Nagoya: National Treasure Inuyama Castle & Tea Room Private Tour

Discover Inuyama’s rich history and charm on this private guided tour. Start at Inuyama Station and explore the historic Castle Town, with stops at the Donden-kan and Former Isobe Residence, where you’ll learn about the town’s unique features. Visit the Castle and Town Museum to dive deeper into the area’s past. Then, capture the iconic red torii gates at Sanko Inari Shrine. Next, step inside Inuyama Castle, Japan’s oldest surviving castle keep and National Treasure. Learn about its fascinating history and enjoy breathtaking views from the top. The tour concludes at the serene Yuraku-en Garden, where you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and admire the seasonal plants. While entry to the National Treasure tea room is limited, you can still experience traditional tea culture at Gen-an. This 3.5-hour private tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, ideal for anyone looking to explore Inuyama’s timeless charm.

$209.69
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4.9/5
6 h

Nagoya Full-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide

With a National Licensed and Experienced English speaking guide, this tour will allow you to explore Nagoya more efficiently in one day. Enjoy a full-day walking tour in Nagoya accompanied by an experienced guide. Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Nagoya or anywhere else, then visit Nagoya's famous sites including Nagoya Castle, The Atsuta Shrine and Nagoya gourmet and anywhere else as you like. Go in depth with a private guide who customizes your 6 hour tour to your interests. Please let us know what would you like to experience and what time would you like to join the tour and where you stay. We would customize the tour based on your requests! This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. You cannot combine several groups nor reservations.

$143.04
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1 h

Bonsai Ajisawa Masterpiece Garden and Workshop

By contemplating authentic bonsai rooted in centuries of Japanese tradition, and encountering firsthand the skill and knowledge of the master who tends them, you'll connect with the deeper essence of Japanese culture.

$97.53
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2 h

Gamagori Classic Hotel with Seaside Stories and Mikawa Bay

- Explore the 120-year history of the Gamagori Classic Hotel with a local guide. - Discover elegant interiors and stories of celebrated writers and distinguished former guests. - Enjoy cake and coffee or tea overlooking Mikawa Bay and Takeshima Island. - Trace Gamagori’s literary connections at a charming museum beside the sea. - Stroll through Shunzei-en Garden while taking in beautiful views of Takeshima Island. Discover the literary charm of Gamagori, a peaceful seaside town overlooking Mikawa Bay. Explore the historic Gamagori Classic Hotel with a local guide, uncovering its distinctive architecture and connections to celebrated writers. Enjoy cake and coffee or tea with panoramic views of Takeshima Island before visiting the Seaside Literary Memorial Museum, where the town’s literary heritage comes to life. Complete your journey with a stroll through Shunzei-en Garden, surrounded by beautiful coastal scenery.

$110.86
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5/5
2 h

Toyota Automobile Museum & Historic Cars in Motion

Discover the evolution of the automobile at the Toyota Automobile Museum, where over a century of automotive innovation comes to life. This guided tour immerses you in the rich history of vehicles, from horse-drawn carriages to the modern era, showcasing an impressive collection of authentic cars that narrate the global story of transportation. Explore how Japanese manufacturers, including Toyota, transformed the automotive landscape while gaining insights into social changes influenced by automobiles. With an expert guide, delve into the craftsmanship and design philosophies that shaped the industry, making this tour a must for technology and history enthusiasts alike. - Explore over 100 years of automotive history with authentic vehicles - Understand the evolution of design and manufacturing of the automobile - Experience the cultural impact of cars on lifestyle and national identity - Enjoy expert guidance that makes complex topics accessible to all

$104.03
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1 h 30 mins

Inuyama Sweet Sake Tasting & Custom Bottling From Nagoya

Step into a 1597 brewery—a Registered Tangible Cultural Property—and discover Nindoshu, a naturally sweet, liqueur-like sake crafted without any added sugar. As the only remaining Nindoshu brewery in Japan, its 430-year-old recipe is fiercely protected by the "Isshi Soden" tradition, passed orally to just one heir per generation. Beyond exploring this untouched samurai-era heritage, you will personalize two bottles with custom hand-written labels. Take one home as a unique souvenir, and leave the second to age in the cellar—waiting to be poured upon your return visit, or shipped to you in the future.

$164.50
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4.9/5
4 h

Nagoya Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

With a National Licensed and Experienced English speaking guide, this tour will allow you to explore Nagoya more efficiently in one day. Enjoy a full-day walking tour in Nagoya accompanied by an experienced guide. Begin your day with a morning pickup from your hotel in Nagoya or anywhere else, then visit Nagoya's famous sites including Nagoya Castle, The Atsuta Shrine and Nagoya gourmet and anywhere else as you like. Go in depth with a private guide who customizes your 4 hour tour to your interests. Please let us know what would you like to experience and what time would you like to join the tour and where you stay. We would customize the tour based on your requests! This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. You cannot combine several groups nor reservations.

$97.53
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5/5
9 h 15 mins

Korankei and Obara Bus Tour Papermaking Experience Course

Take in the beauty of two of Japan's most famous spots for viewing autumn leaves on this bus tour-Korankei with its red and yellow leaves, and Obara's Shikizakura cherry blossoms that are a rare sight in Autumn! Sit back and relax on a bus to Senmi Shikizakura no Sato, the best place to view Shikizakura cherry blossoms in Obara! Make the most of the beauty of Korankei between the fading light of dusk until the illuminations are turned on! Enjoy the papermaking experience of Obara Washi, which is popular as an art form!（Making two postcards is included）

$78.02
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2 h

National Theatre×Touken Ranbu ONLINE NIHONBUYO , Harenowa Okayama

A Unique Japanese Cultural Experience NIHONBUYO (Traditional Japanese Dance) with Touken Ranbu ONLINE Discover the beauty and excitement of NIHONBUYO in a unique collaboration with the popular online game Touken Ranbu ONLINE. Whether you are a fan of Touken Ranbu ONLINE or interested in Japanese culture, this performance offers an entertaining introduction to the beauty and artistry of NIHONBUYO. The performance presents the following two dramatic stories associated with famous swords. Please note: This performance does not provide English or other-language subtitles. Free program information in Japanese and English will be available at the venue.

$35.76
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5/5

Nagoya : Authentic sumo, not a show with English Guide

Sumo, a revered Japanese martial art and combat sport, boasts a rich tradition dating back to ancient times. You can sit in a chair and observe. (Usually, visitors sit on the ground.) Embark on a unique tour that grants you exclusive access to witness sumo wrestlers engaged in rigorous practice, offering a rare chance to capture the moment with them. An English-speaking guide will be available at the meeting place, the temple “Ryushoin”. You will be able to see the techniques of sumo wrestlers up close. Delve into the intensity of daily training for professional Sumo wrestlers, providing a rare and intimate glimpse into their dedication and discipline. Explore the renowned Takasago stable, distinguished for producing six yokozuna (the highest rank in sumo, often referred to as grand champions) and eight ozeki (the second-highest rank, signifying accomplished sumo wrestlers). This solidifies its status as one of the most prestigious sumo stables globally.

$97.53
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2 h

Sacred Island Walk in Gamagori with Yaotomi Shrine

・Cross the sea to sacred Takeshima Island with a local Gamagori guide. ・Visit five island shrines, including Yaotomi Shrine with its 850-year history. ・Walk around a nationally designated Natural Monument surrounded by Mikawa Bay. ・Take in sweeping views across Mikawa Bay Quasi-National Park from the island. ・On rare low tides, walk the exposed seabed connecting Takeshima to shore. The following options can also be added to your tour. Please inquire when booking. ・Dining at Gamagori Classic Hotel: French cuisine or teppanyaki ・Dining at Hotel Takeshima: Japanese or Western cuisine ・Japanese Cooking Experience in Gamagori | Onigiri & Futomaki Sushi with a Hotel Chef ・Visit to Takeshima Aquarium with a Professional, English-speaking guide ・Mikawa Cotton Weaving Workshop in Gamagori: From Raw Cotton to Handwoven Coaster

$89.40
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1 h 30 mins

Seto: Discover Japan’s Ceramic Capital & Story of Setomono

Seto, a pivotal town in Japan’s ceramic history, invites you to discover its rich tradition of pottery. Begin your adventure at the Seto-gura complex, home to the Seto-gura Museum, where the evolution of Seto ware is unveiled from the Heian period to contemporary designs. Learn about the unique characteristics of Seto ceramics, including their practical applications and innovative glazing techniques. The tour also includes a visit to a local ceramics shop, offering insights into modern usage and design. Experience the blend of tradition and modernity in this vibrant craft town. - Discover the history and evolution of Seto ceramics at the Seto-gura Museum - Explore practical wares that shaped Japanese dining culture - Visit a local ceramics shop for insights on modern designs - Learn about versatile glazing techniques that define Seto ware

$76.07
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2 h

Cooking Experience in Gamagori Onigiri and Sushi with Hotel Chef

・Cook fluffy Japanese rice in a traditional kama pot and experience it freshly prepared. ・Make your own onigiri with freshly cooked rice and your choice of fillings. ・Learn to roll traditional futomaki sushi with guidance from a professional hotel chef. ・Watch the chef demonstrate sushi-making techniques and precise Japanese knife skills up close. ・Discover the food culture and local ingredients of Gamagori and the Mikawa region.

$143.04
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5 h

Luxury Toyokawa Inari Experience in Japan

KANAE is a supreme tourist entertainment set in Aichi Prefecture's "Toyokawa Inari" and the surrounding towns, combining Toyokawa's stories, historical cultural assets, entertainment, gourmet food, and art.　Toyokawa Inari is a spiritual place famous as one of Japan's three major Inari buildings. The Temple Treasure Hall on the grounds of the temple has been renovated into an art museum and stage, where you can have an artistic experience. Fox mask painting experience Performance at KANAE Entertainment Hall Special stage at Temple Treasure Hall KANAE Dance Showcase “MORI YUMI” Collection KANAE Theater Calligraphic Sounds Art appreciation at Yuki Nishimoto Museum　etc. It is an all-in-one entertainment created by actors, shopping street staff, and travelers.

$286.09
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5/5
3 h

Private Nagoya-Style Japanese Cooking Class in Kasugai with Akiko

Join your host Akiko in her kitchen to make classic Nagoya dishes such as red miso stew and shrimp tempura in a rice ball or fried chicken, Nagoya style. You will also learn how to make dashi stock from scratch for the miso stew. Your cooking class will last about an hour before you sit down to share the Nagoyan style Japanese meal you helped prepare. Akiko is thrilled about the opportunity to share specialties from Nagoya as a lot of people don’t know how to cook Nagoya-style food. Because of this, many Nagoyans themselves eat their local specialities at restaurants. If you have specific food preferences such as Halal or Vegan, please let Akiko know when making your reservation!

$110.00
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2 h

Traditional Seto Ware Pattern-Making Workshop & Special Kiln Tour

Experience the Living History of Seto Step into a world of timeless craftsmanship at a kiln that has served the Owari Tokugawa family for centuries. Under the personal guidance of the 31st-generation head, you will discover the secrets of "Ofukai-ware" while engraving your own original patterns into the clay. This is more than a workshop; it is a rare opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that captures your unique travel story. Your finished work will be mailed to your home, serving as a lasting memory of your connection to the soul of Japanese heritage.

$650.20
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Private Tour from Nagoya to Takayama and Shirakawa-go

Embark on an adventure into Japan’s historical core with a private tour of Takayama and Shirakawa-go. These destinations provide a tranquil retreat into the nation’s heritage settings, a world apart from the bustling city life. Explore the vibrant streets and intimate passageways of Takayama, lined by the pristine waters and historic timber-framed houses that reveal the enduring allure of Japanese craftsmanship. Then stroll through Shirakawa-go; a picturesque village famed for its gassho-zukuri (thatched-roof houses) and a living museum of Japan’s rural traditions. This one day tour lead by an English-speaking guide from Nagoya gives you a comprehensive glimpse into the cultural traditions and architectural wonders of Takayama and Shirakawa-go.

$977.90
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4.8/5
3 h

Guiged Brewing Tour and Workshop Local Lunch

A local brewer, passionate about the community, will personally guide you through the brewery. After the tour, enjoy a lunch at the restaurant featuring an abundance of local ingredients. Please note that beer tasting will not be available for guests who are driving or under the age of 20. Thank you for your understanding. Additionally, the street tour may take some time, so we kindly ask that you allow for plenty of time on the day of your visi

$100.13
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8 h

Toyota Green Life Knife Making with a Master Blacksmith

Tour highlights -Create your own authentic Japanese knife with a blacksmith in service for 200 years -Pound iron with your own two hands in the historical setting of a rural Japanese living museum -Learn the rural lifestyle techniques of a seasoned craftsman -Stroll through Asuke’s historic townscape with its roots in prehistory -Finish your totally unique, handcrafted knife in one day, ready to take home. Tour details This Toyota Green Life Experience tour invites you to craft your own knife in historic Asuke under the guidance of seventh-generation blacksmith Yuto Hirose. Learn traditional forging techniques as you shape a blade from scratch over open flames. In the afternoon, explore Asuke’s Edo-period streets and enjoy local specialties such as wild boar dishes or gohei mochi. Finally, pick up your finished knife, expertly sharpened and fitted with a cord-wrapped handle by the master blacksmith, and take home a unique memento of your experience.

$377.12
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5/5
3 h

Nagoya Private Create Your Own Glass Cup and See Lucky Cats

Glass production is difficult, but this private workshop in Seto lets you make your own cup or pendant with guidance from an owner who has 46 years of experience. After an explanation of the process, you shape melted glass into a piece in your chosen size, shape, and color. The finished work comes out of the furnace the next day and is shipped to your hotel. The experience also includes a visit to the Manekineko Museum.

$97.53
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