Samurai Legacy & Tea Ceremony | Unique Teahouse at Nagoya Castle
Nagoya
About
Highlights -Explore Nagoya Castle with expert insights into samurai history -See 17th-century towers and the exquisitely rebuilt Honmaru Palace -Step inside the Sarumen Teahouse, a nationally designated cultural property rarely open to the public -Experience an authentic tea ceremony by a master in seasonal décor -Savor wagashi once crafted for the Tokugawa lords
Tour Overview This exclusive afternoon tour blends the grandeur of samurai legacy with the refinement of tea culture. Begin with a guided exploration of Nagoya Castle, commissioned by Tokugawa Ieyasu and famed for its golden shachihoko. While the main keep was destroyed in WWII, original towers remain, offering a direct link to the...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided exploration of the castle grounds and Honmaru Palace
Travel insurance
Professional, English-speaking guide
Seasonal wagashi served with matcha
Exclusive tea ceremony experience at Sarumen Teahouse
Admission to Nagoya Castle
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Guide gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Seimon, Main Gate (Former Enokida-mon Gate)
The interpreter guide will be waiting for you with your name board.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Minimum age of participants is 7
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This tour is conducted in English. A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability
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Please wear socks when entering the teahouse
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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Nagoya Castle
Guided Tour of Nagoya Castle
Walk through the expansive castle grounds and reconstructed palace as your guide shares stories of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the golden shachihoko, and the legacy of Nagoya’s role in samurai history.
Exclusive Tea Ceremony at Sarumen Teahouse
Step inside Sarumen Teahouse, a nationally designated cultural property normally closed to the public. Admire its seasonal décor, taste exquisite sweets once served to the Tokugawa family, and watch as a tea master performs an authentic tea ceremony before your eyes.
Samurai Legacy & Tea Ceremony | Unique Teahouse at Nagoya Castle
Nagoya
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$292.00
Price varies by group size
About
Highlights -Explore Nagoya Castle with expert insights into samurai history -See 17th-century towers and the exquisitely rebuilt Honmaru Palace -Step inside the Sarumen Teahouse, a nationally designated cultural property rarely open to the public -Experience an authentic tea ceremony by a master in seasonal décor -Savor wagashi once crafted for the Tokugawa lords
Tour Overview This exclusive afternoon tour blends the grandeur of samurai legacy with the refinement of tea culture. Begin with a guided exploration of Nagoya Castle, commissioned by Tokugawa Ieyasu and famed for its golden shachihoko. While the main keep was destroyed in WWII, original towers remain, offering a direct link to the...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided exploration of the castle grounds and Honmaru Palace
Travel insurance
Professional, English-speaking guide
Seasonal wagashi served with matcha
Exclusive tea ceremony experience at Sarumen Teahouse
Admission to Nagoya Castle
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Guide gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Seimon, Main Gate (Former Enokida-mon Gate)
The interpreter guide will be waiting for you with your name board.