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A supermarket aisle with various products on shelves and in bins, including packaged goods and fresh produce. 2
A storefront with a sign that reads 'FRESH FOODS' and 'GOOD QUALITY GOOD PRICE GOOD SELECTION.' There are bicycles parked outside and a blue signboard on the sidewalk. 3
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By Essence of Japan Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$135 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Step beyond the typical tourist route and explore a more everyday side of Nagoya. Starting at Nagoya Castle, this walking tour combines local streets, casual dining, and modern daily life in a relaxed and easy-to-understand experience.

    After learning the basic history of the castle and its surrounding area, you will walk through nearby areas where local people live and work today. Along the way, you’ll stop at a casual local restaurant for lunch and visit a Japanese supermarket to see how daily life in Japan really looks beyond the major tourist spots.

    This tour is ideal for travellers who want to experience both the historical atmosphere and the everyday rhythm of Nagoya in a simple and authentic way.

Activity location

  • Nagoya Castle
    • 1-1 Honmaru,
    • 460-0031, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nagoyajo Station
    • 3
    • 460-0001, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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Nagoya Castle Area Walk: Local Supermarket & Food Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Thu 9:00 am-1:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$134.79 x 1 TravellerAU$134.79
Total
Price is AU$134.79
Until Wed, 30 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission fee
  • Exclusions
    Lunch

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Nagoya Castle

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Travellers will start at Nagoya Castle, where they will learn a basic overview of its history and its role in the development of the city. From there, they will take a relaxed walk through the surrounding castle town area, observing how local streets and daily life exist around this historic landmark. The tour continues with a visit to a casual local restaurant for lunch, where guests can experience everyday Japanese food in a non-tourist setting. Finally, they will visit a Japanese supermarket to see how locals shop and what daily life looks like in modern Nagoya. This is a walking experience focused on understanding the contrast between historical Nagoya and present-day local life.

Meijo Park

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
We will venture beyond the typical tourist spots into the authentic areas near Meijo Park. Guided by a local, you will visit an everyday Japanese supermarket to discover what locals actually buy—from fresh seasonal ingredients to popular daily snacks and prepared bento boxes. We will also stop by a non-touristy local restaurant to enjoy a genuine, relaxed meal just like the residents do.

Location

Activity location

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    Nagoya Castle
    • 1-1 Honmaru,
    • 460-0031, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Nagoyajo Station
    • 3
    • 460-0001, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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