From Nagoya: Samurai Swords and Inuyama Castle Private Tour

Name: From Nagoya: Samurai Swords and Inuyama Castle Private Tour
Brand: Viator
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4.9(14)8 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadNagoya, Japan

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Embark on a captivating tour from Nagoya to explore Inuyama Castle, 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.

Included

Knife Sharpening Experience
Transportation during the tour
English speaking guide
Matcha Experience
Admissions to all facilities listed in the itinerary

Not included

Lunch
Accommodation

What you'll do

Seki Blacksmithing Tradition Museum
9-1 Minamikasugacho, Seki, Japan
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.
2h 30mAdmission included
Inuyama
Inuyama, Japan
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.
1h 15m
Inuyama Castle
65-2 Inuyama Kitakoken, Inuyama, Japan
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.
1h 15mAdmission included
Urakuen Garden
1 Gomonsaki, Inuyama, Japan
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 minAdmission included

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R&B Hotel Nagoya Nishiki
3-2-13 Nishiki, Nagoya, Japan
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APA Hotel Nagoya Sakae Kita
3-18-30 Marunouchi, Nagoya, Japan
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Iris Aichi
2-5-10 Marunouchi, Nagoya, Japan
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Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Nagoya
3-4-3 Nishiki, Nagoya, Japan
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Hotel Livemax Premium Nagoya Marunouchi
3-16-22 Marunouchi, Nagoya, Japan
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KKR Hotel Nagoya
1-5-1 Sannomaru, Nagoya, Japan
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Kuretake Inn Nagoya Hisayaodori
1-12-32 Izumi, Higashi-Ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Hotel Androoms Nagoya Sakae
3-6-8 Marunouchi, Nagoya, Japan
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Hotel Vista Nagoya Nishiki
3-3-15 Nishiki, Nagoya, Japan
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Hotel Keihan Nagoya
3-2-1 Nishiki, Nagoya, Japan
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