Please note that the market tour here means a local supermarket tour, which is typically where locals shop. After you meet your host Akiko at the station, she will accompany you to a local supermarket located near the JR station where she will introduce you to the different ingredients used in Japanese cooking. If you like, Akiko can help you purchase local ingredients to take home.

After the tour, join Akiko in her kitchen to make classic Nagoya dishes such as red miso stew, shrimp tempura in a rice ball or fried chicken, Nagoya style. You will also learn to make dashi, the foundation of Japanese cooking. Your cooking class will last about an hour before you sit down to share the Nagoyan style Japanese meal you helped prepare.

Akiko is thrilled about the opportunity to share specialties from Nagoya as a lot of people don't know how to cook Nagoya-style food. Because of this, many Nagoyans themselves eat their local specialities at restaurants!

Nagoya Super Market Tour & Home Cooking Class with a Local, Akiko

A local brewer, passionate about the community, will personally guide you through the brewery. After the tour, enjoy a lunch at the restaurant featuring an abundance of local ingredients. Please note that beer tasting will not be available for guests who are driving or under the age of 20. Thank you for your understanding. Additionally, the street tour may take some time, so we kindly ask that you allow for plenty of time on the day of your visi

Guiged Brewing Tour and Workshop Local Lunch

Join the president of Maruya Hatcho Miso, a brewery with nearly 700 years of history, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. Inside the historic storehouse—still used today—you'll encounter towering 2-meter wooden barrels and three-ton stone weights used in the traditional fermentation process. It's a rare and awe-inspiring sight.

After the tour, enjoy a hands-on cooking experience using Hatcho miso. From preparation to cooking and even cleaning up, you'll take part in the full process alongside the president himself.

Highlights:
・Learn about Hatcho miso production directly from the company president
・Explore a traditional miso warehouse that's been in use for over 150 years
・Cook and taste a dish made with Hatcho miso in an interactive workshop

Traditional Hatcho Miso Brewery Tour with Easy Cooking Class

At the long-established Taishoan Kamaharu Main Shop, the birthplace of kama-age udon, you can enjoy a hands-on program where you dress in traditional craftsman attire and experience authentic udon-making. Roll the dough, knead it with your feet, stretch it with a rolling pin, and cut it with a knife. Afterwards, boil the noodles you made yourself and savor them together with freshly prepared tempura—a truly special experience. While cooking, the shop owner will explain how wheat becomes noodles and share historical records about Tokugawa Ieyasu, the great shogun born in Okazaki, who was known to love udon.
As a souvenir, you'll receive a craftsman's hat to take home.

The shop is conveniently located right in front of the station, making train access easy. After your experience, you can also enjoy sightseeing nearby at famous attractions such as the Hatcho Miso Brewery and Okazaki Castle.

We warmly invite you to join us for this unique cultural experience!


Authentic Udon Making Experience at Taishoan Kamaharu

In this experience, you can make Toyokawa's famous "inari sushi" by yourself while getting a taste of Japanese food culture. Supervised by the skilled chefs of Matsuya, a traditional Japanese restaurant with a history of 188 years, you will create your own unique inari sushi using more than 11 different ingredients. In addition to the inari sushi, the experience includes red miso soup or vegetable soup, tofu, coffee, and dessert, all of which can be enjoyed in a relaxed 60-minute session. Vegetarian-friendly options are also available, making it suitable for a wide range of participants.

Famous Inari Sushi Making Experience in Toyokawa

Have you ever made glass cups or accessories by yourself?

Many foreigners do not have such experience.

However, in Japan, it is common for ordinary people to create original works in professional workshops.
It can also be said to be part of Japan's unique culture.

It's great to come to Japan and buy unique Japanese souvenirs, but experiencing the culture of making your own with a professional is also the best memory of your trip to Japan.
Many people also make them as souvenirs for family and friends back home. It will be a wonderful surprise for the person receiving the souvenir.

Glass production is a very difficult process.
However, if an experienced owner works with you, the results are usually satisfactory.
Even if it doesn't turn out as you expected, the experience
It will be an unforgettable memory and work.

Please take this opportunity to try it yourself.

Nagoya : Private Create Your Own Glass Cup and See Lucky Cats

Take in the beauty of two of Japan's most famous spots for viewing autumn leaves on this bus tour-Korankei with its red and yellow leaves, and Obara's Shikizakura cherry blossoms that are a rare sight in Autumn!

Sit back and relax on a bus to Senmi Shikizakura no Sato, the best place to view Shikizakura cherry blossoms in Obara!

Make the most of the beauty of Korankei between the fading light of dusk until the illuminations are turned on!

Enjoy the papermaking experience of Obara Washi, which is popular as an art form!（Making two postcards is included）

Korankei and Obara Bus Tour Papermaking Experience Course

Join your host Akiko in her kitchen to make classic Nagoya dishes such as red miso stew and shrimp tempura in a rice ball or fried chicken, Nagoya style. You will also learn how to make dashi stock from scratch for the miso stew. Your cooking class will last about an hour before you sit down to share the Nagoyan style Japanese meal you helped prepare.

Akiko is thrilled about the opportunity to share specialties from Nagoya as a lot of people don't know how to cook Nagoya-style food. Because of this, many Nagoyans themselves eat their local specialities at restaurants.

If you have specific food preferences such as Halal or Vegan, please let Akiko know when making your reservation!

Private Nagoya-Style Japanese Cooking Class in Kasugai with Akiko

Discover the evolution of the automobile at the Toyota Automobile Museum, where over a century of automotive innovation comes to life. This guided tour immerses you in the rich history of vehicles, from horse-drawn carriages to the modern era, showcasing an impressive collection of authentic cars that narrate the global story of transportation. Explore how Japanese manufacturers, including Toyota, transformed the automotive landscape while gaining insights into social changes influenced by automobiles. With an expert guide, delve into the craftsmanship and design philosophies that shaped the industry, making this tour a must for technology and history enthusiasts alike.

- Explore over 100 years of automotive history with authentic vehicles
- Understand the evolution of design and manufacturing of the automobile
- Experience the cultural impact of cars on lifestyle and national identity
- Enjoy expert guidance that makes complex topics accessible to all

Toyota Automobile Museum & Historic Cars in Motion

Hand-held fireworks, TEZUTSU, is so thrilling. A magnificent column of flames erupts from the bamboo stuffed with Iron powder and finally a flame called "hane" creates a large boom while erupting. Many local people gather for this autum festival. On summer festival day, lots of TEZUTSU will be dedicated to the shrine.

We meet at Toyohashi station, then take local JR train to Toyokawa station. It takes 16 minutes. 
It 's about 5 minutes walk from Toyokawa station to the festival site. This tour is cancelled in case of rain. We decide it on 18:00, July 20.

Hand-held Fireworks Festival on July18 or 19, 2025 Toyokawa, JP

Visitors can actually see and experience traditional Japanese arts.
In particular, visitors can actually ride on floats of the size used in the float festivals.
Through interaction with local people, visitors can get a deeper insight into local culture.
Proceeds with easy-to-follow explanations by the museum's expert guides.

Tour of Floats Restoration Sites and Karakuri Operations

Discover Handa, a hidden gem in Aichi—just 30 minutes from Chubu Centrair Airport by car and 40 minutes from Nagoya by train or car.
Known for its rich fermentation culture, Handa offers an authentic alternative to Japan's crowded tourist spots.
Your tour begins along the historic Handa Canal, lined with traditional black-walled storehouses reflecting the city's history.
Next, step inside a preserved traditional residence. Here, you'll taste five types of vinegar and learn what makes each one unique.
After the tasting, browse local miso, soy sauce, and other aged Japanese seasonings known for their rich UMAMI—ideal as gifts.
To finish, enjoy a stroll through Handa's streets, with stops such as a sake museum and local wagashi shops.
This mix of flavor, history, and scenery makes Handa a memorable destination for food lovers.

*This tour is operated in collaboration with Handa Tourist Association.
*Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Handa: Vinegar Tasting and Umami Seasoning Shopping Near Nagoya

Sumo, a revered Japanese martial art and combat sport, boasts a rich tradition dating back to ancient times.

You can sit in a chair and observe.
(Usually, visitors sit on the ground.)

Embark on a unique tour that grants you exclusive access to witness sumo wrestlers engaged in rigorous practice, offering a rare chance to capture the moment with them.

An English-speaking guide will be available at the meeting place, the temple "Ryushoin". You will be able to see the techniques of sumo wrestlers up close.

Delve into the intensity of daily training for professional Sumo wrestlers, providing a rare and intimate glimpse into their dedication and discipline.

Explore the renowned Takasago stable, distinguished for producing six yokozuna (the highest rank in sumo, often referred to as grand champions) and eight ozeki (the second-highest rank, signifying accomplished sumo wrestlers). This solidifies its status as one of the most prestigious sumo stables globally.

Skip the Line Ticket to Sumo Morning Practice at Nagoya

"KANAE" is a supreme tourist entertainment that combines the story of Toyokawa, historical and cultural assets, entertainment, gourmet food, and art, set in Aichi Prefecture's "Toyokawa Inari" and surrounding towns. A power spot famous as one of Japan's three major Inari shrines,
Enjoy a fox mask painting experience, a dance show, calligraphy sounds, the Yuki Nishimoto Museum, and more.

Afterwards, pray and visit the inner sanctum of the main shrine, which is said to make your wishes come true.

The climax is a special dinner show at Saishoden. Enjoy a special time and space where you can feel the spirituality and cultural background of the Japanese people through an overwhelming view of the world.

Luxury Toyokawa Inari Experience in Japan with dinner show

KANAE is a supreme tourist entertainment set in Aichi Prefecture's "Toyokawa Inari" and the surrounding towns, combining Toyokawa's stories, historical cultural assets, entertainment, gourmet food, and art.　Toyokawa Inari is a spiritual place famous as one of Japan's three major Inari buildings. The Temple Treasure Hall on the grounds of the temple has been renovated into an art museum and stage, where you can have an artistic experience.
Fox mask painting experience
Performance at KANAE Entertainment Hall
Special stage at Temple Treasure Hall
KANAE Dance Showcase "MORI YUMI" Collection
KANAE Theater Calligraphic Sounds
Art appreciation at Yuki Nishimoto Museum　etc.
It is an all-in-one entertainment created by actors, shopping street staff, and travelers.

Luxury Toyokawa Inari Experience in Japan

Tour highlights
-Go behind the scenes of Toyota Stadium with a guided tour, complete with an interpreter
-Literally walk in the footsteps of professional athletes as you too walk out to the side of the pitch and take a commemorative photo
-Look upon memorabilia signed by the local, award-winning 
-Nagoya Grampus soccer team and other teams as well as educational panels
-See what it's like to view a game from the special VIP room and seating
-Gaze upon the pitch from seating on a stand sloping 38 degrees
-Choose the lunch of your preference at the stadium's classy restaurant

Tour details
Toyota City's stadium, home to Nagoya Grampus and Toyota Verblitz, also hosted the Rugby World Cup 2019. Join a guided walk to explore fan areas and learn about its design and history. Enjoy exclusive access to locker rooms, warm-up areas, and VIP seats, along with team exhibits, memorable photo spots, and a panoramic view from the upper stands.

Toyota Stadium Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Pitch, Locker Rooms & VIP

Discover the essence of Haccho Miso on this immersive tour in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. Learn about the rich history and production methods of this unique miso, deeply rooted in samurai culture and favored by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Visit traditional miso breweries to see the craftsmanship in action and savor the aromas of fermenting miso. Enjoy a delightful lunch at a miso brewery-operated restaurant, featuring dishes that highlight the bold flavors of Haccho Miso. This tour offers a unique blend of history, culture, and gastronomy, providing insight into how traditional flavors continue to evolve in modern cuisine. Gain a deeper appreciation of Japan's fermentation culture and samurai heritage.

Aichi (Okazaki): Haccho Miso Brewery Tour and Lunch

Seto, a pivotal town in Japan's ceramic history, invites you to discover its rich tradition of pottery. Begin your adventure at the Seto-gura complex, home to the Seto-gura Museum, where the evolution of Seto ware is unveiled from the Heian period to contemporary designs. Learn about the unique characteristics of Seto ceramics, including their practical applications and innovative glazing techniques. The tour also includes a visit to a local ceramics shop, offering insights into modern usage and design. Experience the blend of tradition and modernity in this vibrant craft town.

- Discover the history and evolution of Seto ceramics at the Seto-gura Museum
- Explore practical wares that shaped Japanese dining culture
- Visit a local ceramics shop for insights on modern designs
- Learn about versatile glazing techniques that define Seto ware

Seto: Discover Japan's Ceramic Capital & Story of Setomono

Discover the rich heritage of Okazaki, the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu, a pivotal figure in Japanese history and the SHOGUN era. Begin your journey at the Mikawa Bushi no Yakata Ieyasu-kan Museum, where engaging exhibits unveil Ieyasu's life story from a political hostage to Japan's unifier. Continue to Okazaki Castle, built on the very site of his birth, where you'll learn about the daily lives of samurai and commoners during the Edo period. This tour is perfect for history buffs and anyone intrigued by Japan's samurai legacy, providing a captivating introduction to the significance of SHOGUNs in shaping the nation.

- Visit the Mikawa Bushi no Yakata Ieyasu-kan Museum for immersive exhibits
- Explore Okazaki Castle, the birthplace of Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Gain insights into the samurai culture and historical significance of the region
- Ideal for history enthusiasts and those curious about Japan's SHOGUN era

Okazaki: The Birthplace of Japan's Most Famous Shogun

Explore Okazaki's vibrant nightlife on a customizable bar hopping tour. Choose between the laid-back JR Okazaki Station area or the lively Higashi-Okazaki Station area. Experience local food and drink culture at two selected bars, where you can savor food and drinks valued at 3,000 yen included in the tour price. With a relaxed pace, your guide will share insider insights while adapting to your group's preferences, ensuring an authentic evening that mirrors the locals' way of life. This tour is perfect for travelers looking for a casual and personal introduction to Okazaki's diverse nightlife.

- Choose your atmosphere: JR Okazaki for a casual vibe or Higashi-Okazaki for a lively experience
- Enjoy food and drinks valued at 3,000 yen, included in the tour
- Flexible itinerary based on group preferences for an authentic experience
- Discover local insights from your guide while enjoying a relaxed evening

Okazaki: Bar Hopping in JR Okazaki or Higashi-Okazaki

Experience the Living History of Seto
Step into a world of timeless craftsmanship at a kiln that has served the Owari Tokugawa family for centuries. Under the personal guidance of the 31st-generation head, you will discover the secrets of "Ofukai-ware" while engraving your own original patterns into the clay. This is more than a workshop; it is a rare opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that captures your unique travel story. Your finished work will be mailed to your home, serving as a lasting memory of your connection to the soul of Japanese heritage.

Things to do in Aichi Prefecture