• * View Japan’s oldest castle, Inuyama Castle, and one of only five castles to be designated the status of “National Treasure.”
• * Learn about the techniques behind crafting a Japanese sword, then test your own skills in sharpening a Japanese kitchen knife.
• * Taste matcha and Japanese sweets and learn about the art of the tea ceremony in a tranquil Japanese garden.

Embark on a captivating tour from Nagoya to explore the oldest castle in Japan, a National Treasure teahouse, a "city of swords," and the charms of Central Japan. Learn about the craftsmanship involved in creating a samurai sword and learn how to properly sharpen a kitchen knife. Stroll along the streets of Inuyama where you can indulge in street food and find locally crafted souvenirs. Discover Inuyama Castle—a National Treasure and wish for good fortune in a shrine legend to grant wishes. Sip matcha tea in a garden designed by one of Japan’s pioneers of tea ceremony. Journey to Central Japan and experience its pristine rivers, skilled craftsmen, and historic towns as you are led by an experienced, English-speaking guide on this full-day tour from Nagoya.