top of page
Half-day National Treasure Inuyama Castle & Town Tour

Half-day National Treasure Inuyama Castle & Town Tour

C$200.00Price
Tour Highlights
Take a half-day trip from Nagoya to explore Inuyama Castle, one of Japan’s five castles with National Treasure status. Accompanied by a licensed English guide, travel by public transport and learn about local history, culture, and daily life.
Visit Inuyama Castle, Japan’s oldest surviving wooden keep, with displays of armor and historic artifacts. Enjoy stunning views, cherry blossoms in April, and autumn colors in November.
Stop by Sanko Inari Shrine, known for its red torii gates and blessings for household harmony and business prosperity.
Stroll through the historic castle town, experience the UNESCO-listed Inuyama Festival, and try local treats like goheimochi.
 
Schedule
8:45 Meet at Tourist Information Center inside Nagoya Station
↓
Head to Inuyama-yuen Station via Meitetsu train.
↓
9:49 Arrive at Inuyama-yuen Station
↓
10:10 Inuyama Castle
Built in 1537, Inuyama Castle is Japan’s oldest surviving lookout-style keep. It withstood wartime and is one of five castles designated as a National Treasure. The four-story structure has three roofs and two underground levels.
↓
11:35 Sanko Inari Shrine
Sanko Inari Shrine, at the base of the castle hill, is known for its red torii gate tunnel—a popular photo spot and symbol of the shrine.
↓
11:45-13:45 Walk through the Castle Town
Stroll freely through the historic castle town, whose layout—unchanged since Inuyama Castle was built—was designed for defense, with samurai and townspeople districts. Enjoy local treats like dango, tofu dengaku, and goheimochi, and explore art and souvenir shops. On weekends, try throwing ninja shuriken. You can also visit the Karakuri Exhibition Room and Donden-Kan to experience the Inuyama Festival year-round.
↓
14:07 Head to Nagoya Station via Meitetsu train
↓
14:32 Arrive at Meitetsu Nagoya Station
Tour ends upon arrival.

  • Cancel Policy

    10-8 day prior 20% of tour cost
    7-2 day prior

    30% of tour cost
    1 day prior 40% of tour cost
    On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50% of tour cost
    On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100% of tour cost

     

  • Departure date

    Until December 25,2025

     

  • Price (JPY)

    JPY 20,000 /per person

    *Payment must be settled in Canadian dollars at the time of booking.

     

     

     

  • Inclusions

    Transportation expenses during the tour, Inuyama Castle admission fee, National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee

  • Not Included

    Transportation expenses to the meeting location, Lunch costs, Other personal expenses

  • Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions

    -If the minimum number of participants (2) is not met by 7 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

    - The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 8 days prior to the tour.

    - Bookings for groups comprising only 2 child customers are not allowed.

    - Participants using wheelchairs and those who have trouble walking must participate with a companion. As the tour will spend the entire day visiting sightseeing spots that are not completely accessible, customers may need to take a detour or there may be areas that customers cannot visit. Please note that the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter cannot provide assistance or help.

  • Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee

    - Restrictions may be placed on admission to Inuyama Castle or other facilities without prior notice. In such cases the tour may visit a different facility. Please be aware that refunds will not be issued for this reason, and in case the customer was not able to use the facilities due to their own circumstances.

    - Refunds will not be provided even if a customer does not enter a facility for their own reason, if boarding tickets are not used, etc.

    - The times noted in the itinerary are estimates only, and the trains used may vary depending on circumstances on the day of the tour. As non-reserved seating will be used, seating is not guaranteed.

    - The order of the itinerary and arrival times may differ depending on public transportation, road conditions, and congestion at destinations.

    - If making plans for before or after the tour, please leave enough time in your schedule. Please note that even if the arrival time is delayed, no compensation will be given for flights, accommodation, meals, taxi fares, etc.

  • Meeting Location

    Customers on this plan must meet at the meeting location on their own. The meeting location is the Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center. Please be careful; it is not the JR Information desk.

  • Meeting Location in Nagoya

    - Meet at the Aichi Gakuin University Meijo Koen Campus right across from the IG Arena. (*Look for the staff holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign. )

    - Access: 1 min on foot from Exit 2 of Meijo Koen Station on the Subway Meijo Line.

    - Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time. Customers may not join partway through the tour.

  • Children/Infants

    Children 0 to 3 years of age may not join this tour. Ages are determined based on how old the participant will be on the day of the tour.

  • What to Wear/Bring

    This tour is conducted on foot. Please participate in shoes and clothes which are easy to walk in.

    Right after meet-up, the tour will board the train. As there will be no time to store large luggage such as suitcases into coin lockers, please leave such luggage in coin lockers in the station premises, etc. in advance before proceeding to the meet-up.

  • Regarding Meals

    Meals are not included. Please have it on your own during the stroll at the castle town. Please ask the guide if you have any questions. However, the guide cannot give restaurant recommendations to those with dietary restrictions, allergies, etc. Please choose what to eat at your own discretion.

  • Language Support

    Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

    *Drivers do not work as guides.

Tour inquiry form

  • White Facebook Icon
  • White Instagram Icon

"New location from April 25"​

60 St.Clair Avenue East,Suite 200
Toronto ON M4T 1N5

(416) 324-9101

​

698 Seymour St Suite 408 Vancouver BC V6B 3K6

(604)602-7551

© 2023 IACE TRAVEL Canada

​

bottom of page