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10 - 8 days prior to the departure date of the tour 20%
7 - 2 days prior to the departure date of the tour 30%
the day immediately before the departure date of the tour 40%
before the departure time on the departure date of the tour 50%
after the departure time or no cancellation notice is received 100%
10 - 8 days prior to the departure date of the tour 20%
7 - 2 days prior to the departure date of the tour 30%
the day immediately before the departure date of the tour 40%
before the departure time on the departure date of the tour 50%
after the departure time or no cancellation notice is received 100%

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PLAN

Half-day National Treasure Inuyama Castle & Town Tour with National Government Licensed English Guide

  • Inuyama Castle (Photo for illustrative purposes only)

  • Walk through the Castle Town　 (Photo for illustrative purposes only)

  • Tour Details
1. Take a trip to the outskirts of Nagoya and see Inuyama Castle, one of Japan's five castles with National Treasure structures, along with a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
2. Customers on this tour will use public transportation and learn more about the history, culture, and way of life of the local people. As this is a half-day tour, it is recommended for those staying in Nagoya for sightseeing or business trips, and those who plan on going to Takayama, Kyoto, Tokyo, or other places after the tour.
3. National Treasure Inuyama Castle is the oldest existing castle with a wooden main keep in Japan, and also has exhibits of relics such as armor and folding screens inside. The view from the castle keep is breathtaking. Cherry blossoms bloom in early April, and autumn leaves are best seen in mid-November.
4. Sanko Inari Shrine features a line of red torii gates and has been worshipped as the guardian deity protecting the lord of Inuyama Castle throughout generations. This is also a popular photo spot. It's thought that worshipping here will bring household harmony and prosperity in business, and money washed in the pool of water is said to come back many fold over.
5. In the castle town which features many historical structures, experience Inuyama Festival which is registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, or grab a snack at a goheimochi (rice cake) shop.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
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​​​Inuyama Castle
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
2guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Chubu (excluding Nagoya/Nagano/Takayama)
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
Not Available
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Meeting Time: 8:45 The meeting location is the Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center　（http://www.nagoya-info.jp/en/icenter/）. Please be careful; it is not the JR Information desk.
Included
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
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: Tourism Designers Co., Ltd.   

 　　　　　　Address: 1-6-13 Nagono, Nishi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture                              

 　　　Registered Travel Agency No. 2-1358 approved by the governor of Aichi Prefecture

　　　　　　　　　　　　　https://www.sunrise-tours.jp/upload/jyoken/712/condition.pdf

 
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 7 days in advance.
[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: Itinerary/Destinations]

- 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.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up 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. (Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center website: http://www.nagoya-info.jp/en/icenter/)
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding 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.
[Important Notes/Supplements: 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.
[Important Notes/Supplements: 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.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

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

*Drivers do not work as guides.

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

Booking

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  • Requests Accepted
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
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children (4-11)
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Infants (-)
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Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants
Payment in Advance Total
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  • After the payment has been processed, the travel contract will be finalized once the customer receives a reservation confirmation email along with an attached reservation confirmation sheet.
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:458:45 Meet at Tourist Information Center inside Nagoya StationThe National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will be waiting for participants holding a placard at the Tourist Information Center inside Nagoya Station.
The meeting location is the Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center (Nagoya City Tourist Information Center). *This is not the JR Information desk.  https://www.nagoya-info.jp/en/useful/guide/
Please take care to go to the correct meeting location.
Meeting Time: 8:45
Departure Time: 9:00		  
19:189:18 Depart from Nagoya Railroad Nagoya StationHead to Inuyama-yuen Station via Meitetsu train.  
1       Transfer Train 
19:499:49 Arrive at Inuyama-yuen Station(3 km)
*Enjoy sightseeing on foot.		  
1    15TransferWalk 15 minutes to Inuyama Castle.On Foot 
110:10    Inuyama CastleThis castle was constructed in 1537 and survived throughout wartime to become one of the country's five castles designated as a National Treasure.
The castle keep is built in the borogata, or lookout tower, style and has four-story-keep three-roof construction with two underground levels. It is the oldest castle of this style in Japan.		  
1       Transfer                   On Foot 
1  11:35   Sanko Inari ShrineSanko Inari Shrine is a historical shrine located at the base of the castle hill. There are many popular photo spots here. Taking some pictures at the tunnel of red torii gates, the symbol of the shrine, is recommended.  
1       Transfer                   On Foot 
111:4513:45 Walk through the Castle TownEnjoy strolling around the town freely.
The layout of this historical town was determined during the building of Inuyama Castle and these districts remain unchanged even today. With the samurai district surrounding the townspeople district, this layout was designed to protect the castle as well.
There are rows of shops selling dango dumplings, tofu dengaku (grilled tofu dressed with sweet miso paste), goheimochi (rice cake), and more, as well as art galleries and miscellaneous goods shops. On weekends, an area where visitors can experience throwing ninja shuriken (throwing stars) is opened.
Those who wish may visit the Karakuri Exhibition Room or the Donden-Kan where Inuyama Festival can be experienced year-round.		On Foot 
1      Transfer On Foot 
114:0714:07 Depart from Inuyama StationHead to Nagoya Station via Meitetsu train  
1       Transfer Train 
114:3214:32 Arrive at Meitetsu Nagoya StationTour ends upon arrival.  
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
18:458:45 Meet at Tourist Information Center inside Nagoya StationThe National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will be waiting for participants holding a placard at the Tourist Information Center inside Nagoya Station.
The meeting location is the Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center (Nagoya City Tourist Information Center). *This is not the JR Information desk.  https://www.nagoya-info.jp/en/useful/guide/
Please take care to go to the correct meeting location.
Meeting Time: 8:45
Departure Time: 9:00		  
19:189:18 Depart from Nagoya Railroad Nagoya StationHead to Inuyama-yuen Station via Meitetsu train.  
1       Transfer Train 
19:499:49 Arrive at Inuyama-yuen Station(3 km)
*Enjoy sightseeing on foot.		  
1    15TransferWalk 15 minutes to Inuyama Castle.On Foot 
110:10    Inuyama CastleThis castle was constructed in 1537 and survived throughout wartime to become one of the country's five castles designated as a National Treasure.
The castle keep is built in the borogata, or lookout tower, style and has four-story-keep three-roof construction with two underground levels. It is the oldest castle of this style in Japan.		  
1       Transfer                   On Foot 
1  11:35   Sanko Inari ShrineSanko Inari Shrine is a historical shrine located at the base of the castle hill. There are many popular photo spots here. Taking some pictures at the tunnel of red torii gates, the symbol of the shrine, is recommended.  
1       Transfer                   On Foot 
111:4513:45 Walk through the Castle TownEnjoy strolling around the town freely.
The layout of this historical town was determined during the building of Inuyama Castle and these districts remain unchanged even today. With the samurai district surrounding the townspeople district, this layout was designed to protect the castle as well.
There are rows of shops selling dango dumplings, tofu dengaku (grilled tofu dressed with sweet miso paste), goheimochi (rice cake), and more, as well as art galleries and miscellaneous goods shops. On weekends, an area where visitors can experience throwing ninja shuriken (throwing stars) is opened.
Those who wish may visit the Karakuri Exhibition Room or the Donden-Kan where Inuyama Festival can be experienced year-round.		On Foot 
1      Transfer On Foot 
114:0714:07 Depart from Inuyama StationHead to Nagoya Station via Meitetsu train  
1       Transfer Train 
114:3214:32 Arrive at Meitetsu Nagoya StationTour ends upon arrival.  

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