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1 Day Samurai Swords and Japan Oldest Castle Tour from Nagoya
1 Day Samurai Swords and Japan Oldest Castle Tour from Nagoya
1 Day Samurai Swords and Japan Oldest Castle Tour from Nagoya
1 Day Samurai Swords and Japan Oldest Castle Tour from Nagoya
1 Day Samurai Swords and Japan Oldest Castle Tour from Nagoya

1 Day Samurai Swords and Japan Oldest Castle Tour from Nagoya

By Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$282 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h 30m
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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.

Activity location

  • Seki Blacksmithing Tradition Museum
    • 9-1 Minamikasugacho
    • 0575-23-9922, Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nagoya Station
    • 4 1
    • 450-0002, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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Finish at Nagoya Station
  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m7h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$281.62 x 1 AdultAU$281.62
Total
Price is AU$281.62
Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedKnife Sharpening Experience
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport during the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedMatcha Experience
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmissions to all facilities listed in the itinerary
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAccommodation

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time between destinations included in the total duration of the tour

Activity itinerary

Seki Blacksmithing Tradition Museum
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Inuyama
  • 1h 15m
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.
Inuyama Castle
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Urakuen Garden
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSeki Blacksmithing Tradition Museum
    • 9-1 Minamikasugacho
    • 0575-23-9922, Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLENagoya Station
    • 4 1
    • 450-0002, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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