１．A trip around Nagoya, Mie and Gifu

The Aichi, Gifu and Mie regions, located in the center of Japan, are the birthplace of medieval Japanese history and culture.

Samurai and ninjas, sake and fermented foods, Shintoism, and other Japanese charms are all gathered here.

The starting point for your journey through Japanese history and culture is Chubu Centrair International Airport, located in the heart of Japan.
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A custom-made tour plan that lets you choose tours, hotels, and transportation to experience Japanese history and culture


・You can choose the hotel grade
・You can choose a private car for each trip
・You can choose an interpreter guide in your local language

Plan A: A nine-day tour plan centered around Nagoya
Experience Japanese culture through Ise Grand Shrine, a historic sake brewery, hiking along the Magome-Tsumago old road lined with old houses, and an authentic sushi making experience. 9-day trip 

Plan B: A 16-day tour around Nagoya
Enjoy Japanese culture by visiting Ise Grand Shrine, historic sake breweries, hiking along the old Magome-Tsumago road lined with old houses, experiencing making authentic sushi, touring the national treasure Inuyama Castle, and appreciating cormorant fishing on the Kiso River. 16-day trip 

Key points of Plan A



  • See the cultural heritage and treasures of the Shogun and Daimyo culture remaining in Nagoya
  • Visit and worship at Ise Shrine, the pinnacle of Japanese Shintoism
  • Visit a historic sake brewery that uses rice grown in the land of the gods
  • Magome-Tsumago hiking tour: walking through nature while looking at old houses
  • Experience making authentic sushi under the guidance of a professional sushi chef
schedule move 9-day tour of Japanese history and culture stay
Day 1 Chubu Centrair Airport → Nagoya Nagoya Izakaya Tour Nagoya city hotel
Day 2 Learn about Samurai culture at Nagoya Castle and the Tokugawa Art Museum and experience Nagoya cuisine Nagoya city hotel
Day 3 Walking around the streets of Arimatsu and experiencing Arimatsu tie-dyeing Nagoya city hotel
Day 4 Atsuta Shrine, Hitsumabushi Lunch, and a Stroll through Osu Shopping Street Nagoya city hotel
Day 5 Authentic sushi making experience Nagoya city hotel
Day 6 Nagoya → Ise Visiting Ise Shrine and Eating Out in Okage Yokocho Ise Shima Area Hotel
Day 7 Tour the Genzaka Sake Brewery and enjoy Japanese cuisine Ise Shima Area Hotel
Day 8 Optional tour Ise Shima Area Hotel
Day 9 Ise → Chubu Airport Matsusaka beef rice lunch

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Key points for Plan



  • See the cultural heritage and treasures of the Shogun and Daimyo culture remaining in Nagoya
  • Visit and worship at Ise Shrine, the pinnacle of Japanese Shintoism
  • Visit a historic sake brewery that uses rice grown in the land of the gods
  • Magome-Tsumago hiking tour: walking through nature while looking at old houses
  • Experience making authentic sushi under the guidance of a professional sushi chef
  • Tour of Inuyama Castle, a national treasure with the oldest castle tower in Japan, and cormorant fishing
  • Experience making Mino washi paper, a traditional high-quality paper that Japan is proud of
  • Sword and blade making experience in Seki City, where Japanese craftsmanship is passed down

Day 14
Visit to Mikimoto Pearl IslandIse Shima Area Hotel

schedule move A 16-day tour of Japanese history and culture stay
Day 1 Chubu Centrair Airport → Nagoya Nagoya Izakaya Tour Nagoya city hotel
Day 2 Learn about Samurai culture at Nagoya Castle and the Tokugawa Art Museum and experience Nagoya cuisine Nagoya city hotel
Day 3 Walking around the streets of Arimatsu and experiencing Arimatsu tie-dyeing Nagoya city hotel
Day 4 Atsuta Shrine, Hitsumabushi Lunch, and a Stroll through Osu Shopping Street Nagoya city hotel
Day 5 Authentic sushi making experience Nagoya city hotel
Day 6 Optional tour Nagoya city hotel
Day 7 Optional tour Nagoya city hotel
Day 8 Nagoya → Inuyama 9-hour tour to see the national treasure Inuyama Castle, Yurakuen Garden and Kiso River Cormorant Fishing Inuyama City Hotel
Day 9 Mino Washi Paper Making Experience Inuyama City Hotel
Day 10 Seki knife making experience Inuyama City Hotel
Day 11 Optional tour Inuyama City Hotel
Day 12 Inuyama → Ise Visiting Ise Shrine and Eating Out in Okage Yokocho Ise Shima Area Hotel
Day 13 Tour the Motozaka Sake Brewery and enjoy Japanese cuisine Ise Shima Area Hotel
Day 15 Optional tour Ise Shima Area Hotel
Day 16 Ise → Chubu Airport Matsusaka beef rice lunch

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A tour to experience Japanese history and culture - A la carte plan

We will introduce you to a fascinating tour where you can experience samurai culture, from historical buildings and museums to walking around the town and eating out.

9-hour tour to learn about Shogun and Daimyo culture at Nagoya Castle and Tokugawa Art Museum「Now accepting reservations」

Nagoya Castle was built in 1615 as part of Tokugawa Ieyasu's unification of Japan during the Edo period. All of Nagoya Castle except for the stone walls was burned down in an air raid during World War II. The castle tower was rebuilt in 1959, and the Honmaru Palace was restored in 2018. Although it […]

Nagoya Food 3-Hour Tour「Coming soon」

Nagoya cuisine is a unique regional menu that has been widely accepted and loved in Nagoya and its suburbs, including misokatsu, chicken wings, and hitsumabushi, and is widely eaten at home and in restaurants. It may be that Hitsumabushi is the reason why Westerners, who were once said not to eat eel, now like it. […]

9-hour tour of Arimatsu townscape and Arimatsu tie-dye making experience「Now accepting reservations」

Arimatsu shibori is a tie-dyed textile produced mainly in the Arimatsu and Narumi areas of Midori Ward, Nagoya. It is typically made by dyeing cotton fabric with indigo, and the pattern changes depending on how the thread is tied. It is a traditional craft of the Arimatsu and Narumi areas of Nagoya, and almost all […]

8-hour tour of Atsuta Shrine, Hitsumabushi lunch and Osu shopping street「Now accepting reservations」

Atsuta Shrine Atsuta Shrine is a large shrine that seems to be located in the middle of a forest, with a large camphor tree over 1,000 years old providing shade within its grounds of approximately 20,000 sq. m. The Treasure Museum on the premises houses and exhibits over 6,000 votive items donated by the Imperial […]

Authentic sushi making experience 6-hour tour「Now accepting reservations」

The culture of nigiri sushi, which developed as Edomae sushi, has its origins in vinegar for sushi made in Aichi. As the number one producer of vinegar in Japan, Aichi is also the birthplace of nigiri sushi culture. "Honkaku Nigiri Sushi Tamahagane" is a restaurant that recreates a real sushi restaurant from before nigiri sushi […]

Magome and Tsumago 9-hour walking tour「Coming soon」

Magome-Tsumago is a post town located in the southern part of Nagano Prefecture, Japan, that retains its traditional atmosphere. The town is located along the old Nakasendo road, which flourished as a route used by travelers and merchants during the Edo period. Magome-Tsumago is one of the best-preserved of these roads, and is a popular […]

Nagoya Izakaya Tour 3 Hours「Coming soon」

There are certain dishes that are always available at traditional izakayas in Nagoya. One of them is the Nagoya specialty "Dote-ni." "Dote-ni" is a dish made by simmering pork offal and beef tendons in red miso and mirin. In Nagoya, this dish is made with "Haccho miso," a traditional miso made in Okazaki City. "Haccho […]

9-hour tour around Shinojima and Himakajima「Coming soon」

Shinojima and Himakajima are beautiful islands located off the coast of the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture. Both islands are popular tourist destinations, with beautiful natural scenery and abundant seafood. Shinojima It is especially famous for its fresh seafood, especially octopus and clams, and Shinojima also has beautiful beaches and hot springs, making it an […]

9-hour tour to see the national treasure Inuyama Castle, Yurakuen Garden and Kiso River Cormorant Fishing (Summer only)「Now accepting reservations」

inuyama castle Inuyama Castle is one of Japan's castles designated as a national treasure, and was built in 1549. The castle tower is one of the oldest surviving castle towers, and is also designated as an Important Cultural Property. From the castle, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kiso River and the surrounding […]

9-hour tour to see the national treasure Inuyama Castle, Yurakuen Garden and Kiso River cruise (only available in spring and autumn)「Now accepting reservations」

inuyama castle Inuyama Castle is one of Japan's castles designated as a national treasure, and was built in 1549. The castle tower is one of the oldest surviving castle towers, and is also designated as an Important Cultural Property. From the castle, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kiso River and the surrounding […]

Mino Washi Paper Making Experience 5-Hour Tour「Coming soon」

The Mino Washi Paper Making Experience is a traditional Japanese paper making experience held in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture. Mino Washi has a history of about 1,300 years and is widely known as "Mino Washi" due to its high quality. In this experience, you can make your own Japanese paper while learning about the washi […]

5-hour Seki knife-making experience tour「Coming soon」

The Seki Blade Making Experience is a traditional blade making experience program held in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. Seki City is known as a production center of Japanese blades and has a history of several hundred years. In this experience, participants can learn the process of actually making a blade and see the craftsmanship of […]

8-hour tour to visit Ise Shrine and stroll around Oharai Town (departing from Nagoya and arriving in Toba and Shima)「Now accepting reservations」

Ise Shrine Located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Ise Jingu is one of Japan's most important shrines and enshrines Amaterasu Omikami. Ise Jingu is made up of two main shrines, Naiku and Geku, with Naiku dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami and Geku dedicated to Toyouke no Okami, respectively. Many worshippers visit the shrine every year, and […]

Genzaka Sake Brewery and Japanese Cuisine 5-Hour Tour (Departing and Returning from Iseshi Station)「Now accepting reservations」

Gensaka Sake Brewery Motozaka Sake Brewery is a sake brewery located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, and continues to produce sake using traditional methods. The sake, which is painstakingly made using high-quality local rice and pure water, is popular with local Japanese people as well as foreigners from overseas, and some people even travel all […]

Genzaka Sake Brewery and Japanese Cuisine 9-Hour Tour (Departing and Returning from Nagoya City)「Now accepting reservations」

Gensaka Sake Brewery Motozaka Sake Brewery is a sake brewery located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, and continues to produce sake using traditional methods. The sake, which is painstakingly made using high-quality local rice and pure water, is popular with local Japanese people as well as foreigners from overseas, and some people even travel all […]

Mikimoto Pearl Island 3-hour tour「Coming soon」

Mikimoto Pearl Island is a tourist facility in Toba City, Mie Prefecture that introduces pearl farming and its culture. It is known as the place where the founder, Kokichi Mikimoto, succeeded in cultivating pearls for the first time in the world.nOn Pearl Island, there are exhibits where you can learn about the pearl farming process […]

Sawada Sake Brewery 3-hour tour「Coming soon」

Sawada Sake Brewery is a sake brewery located in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, that produces sake using traditional methods. Sawada Sake Brewery offers sake that is painstakingly crafted using high-quality local rice and pure water. In particular, they are known for being a sake brewery beloved by locals, focusing on sake brewing that makes use […]