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From Nagoya: Samurai Swords and Japan Oldest Castle
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
$198.08
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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.
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Roundtrip from Nagoya Station
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Admissions to all facilities listed in the itinerary
- Matcha Experience
- English speaking guide
- Transportation during the tour
- Knife Sharpening Experience
- Accommodation
- Lunch
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.
Return details
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.
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Seki Blacksmithing Tradition MuseumWe 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.
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InuyamaYour 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.
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Inuyama CastleYou 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.
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Urakuen GardenWe 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.
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
From Nagoya: Samurai Swords and Japan Oldest Castle
Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
$198.08
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!