Private tour in Nagoya Eiko S

Journey through time, from Nagoya Castle to the Toyota Museum

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Eiko S.

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My name is Eiko. When I was in my twenties, I worked as a cabin attendant for an international airline. I've traveled around the world and visited more than 30 countries. It's been a while since then, and most things are vague at the back of my mind, but I still clearly remember small talks exchanged with locals, and interesting stories I heard from guides. Some personal touch goes the extra mile and makes your trip special. I would like to be a guide to be remembered and make you smile whenever you cast your mind back to the trip to Japan. While raising two daughters, I studied English hard to be a teacher and an interpreter. I enjoy being a teacher and I realized that I like talking and get to know people. I worked as an interpreter in business world as well. I certainly enjoyed the job, but now I want to do something different. Guiding a tour has been my dream job, but I was always too busy, then COVID 19 pandemic came. A lot of my work is gone, and I am not as busy as I used to. Now that I think the COVID 19 was a blessing in disguise. It has given me a chance to be a tour guide. Also, I've turned 60. Sixty is an important age in Japan and many leave their job and start to have more relaxing life, as we believe that we are reborn at the age of 60. Look at my birthday picture. Wearing a red vest and a cap to show that you are a baby again! Red-chan means "baby" in Japanese. I would like to start my new life being a guide and get to know more people from abroad. Welcome to Nagoya, and my place in Okazaki! National Licensed Tour Guide #418 English Proficiency Test Grade 1 English- Japanese Professional Interpreter TOEIC 975 Contact me before making a reservation. I want to make sure what you expect to see is open and available.

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Overview of your Nagoya tour

Welcome to Nagoya! Not many people know it but Nagoya was the center of Japan in the 15th century. Our lord Tokugawa Ieyasu was born here and known as first shogun as in "Shogun", in a novel, movie and recent drama series "Shogun". Tokugawa shogunate lasted 270 years without civil conflicts. He laid foundation of Japan's political and educational system during the early modern period. Nagoya Castle was built as a symbol of his power. You will be amazed how luxurious the inner screen and walls of the palace are. In the 19th century, a very special person, Toyoda Sakichi, the founder of today's world-famous Toyota Motor Corporation, was born here. Toyota Commemorative Museum traces Toyota's origins as a textile machinery manufacturer, which turned into a global auto giant, Toyota. You will get to know his struggle and its evolution in the museum.

Your Nagoya tour itinerary

9:30 Meet up at the port gate There are two ports in Nagoya * Nagoya Garden Port 9:40 take a subway to Nagoya Castle (5-10 min easy walk) 10:10 arrive at the Castle/12:30 bus to Toyota Museum *Kinjo Port 9:40 take a train to Nagoya Station 10:30 bus to Toyota Museum/12:00 bus to Nagoya Castle **If you are coming with a bigger group, contact me for the customized tour plan *If time permits, we can go to Osu for shopping before going back to Port * You may change the destinations as you like. The options include Noritake, Tokugawa Museum and its garden, Mirai Tower, Atsuta Shrine, newly opened Token World, sword museum.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Subway

Public Transportation - subway - bus - train

What's included
Other: - Toyota Museum - Nagoya Castle
Private Guide
Public Transportation
Tickets: Toyota Museum and Nagoya Castle
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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Tour categories
City Highlights
Day Trip
Museums
Shopping
Religious Sites
Tour reference number
1345373
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Light
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Who is this private tour in Nagoya best suited for?

This private tour in Nagoya is perfect for travellers who want to explore both the traditional and modern aspects of Japan. It's ideal for those interested in history, as you'll visit Nagoya Castle, a symbol of Tokugawa Ieyasu's power, and for those fascinated by industrial evolution, with a visit to the Toyota Museum. The tour is also suitable for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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