Samurai Legacy & Tea Ceremony | Unique Teahouse at Nagoya Castle
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2h
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About this experience
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 17th century. Continue to the Sarumen Teahouse, normally closed to the public, where a tea master performs a traditional ceremony. Seasonal sweets, tied to Nagoya’s heritage, complement the matcha. Together, this rare experience offers a multi-sensory encounter with Japan’s past.
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Samurai Legacy & Tea Ceremony | Unique Teahouse at Nagoya Castle
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
Detailed itinerary
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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.
What's not included
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Guide gratuities (optional)
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age of participants is 7
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
Please wear socks when entering the teahouse
Meeting point
The interpreter guide will be waiting for you with your name board.
From $25
per person
Price varies by option
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Free cancellation available
