Volunteer activities such as tourist information and interpreters
Members will coordinate volunteer interpretation and guide activities, and will guide the main tourist attractions in this area such as Nagoya Castle, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, Atsuta Jingu, Osu, Arimatsu, etc. in English, Spanish, Chinese, etc. Today, Nagoya Castle is, no doubt, one of the most popular touristic spot in Nagoya. In the Edo period, it was a beautiful but strong fortress. The castle tower was rebuilt in 1959, but there are still a lot of devices which protect against enemies. Please find them along with our guides. Fish-shaped gold ornaments are shining on top of the roof. If you like, you can take your photos with them. We'll take your photos for you. From season to season, you will also enjoy various flowers and blossoms. If you are lucky, you can meet The shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu who was the founder of this castle, his Samurai warriors, and even ninja! We guide many foreigners from all over the world throughout the year
Nagoya Castle Regular Guided Tour and Recommended Private Tours are available.
We look forward to guiding with you.
There is no need to make a reservation for the Nagoya Castle Regular Guided Tour, so please just come to Nagoya Castle.
July 1st to September 30th, October 5th,6th and 26th, the Nagoya Castle regular guide will be closed. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Reservations are required for Recommended Private Tours. Please apply by clicking "How to request" on the top menu.
New member recruitment for April 2023 enrollment has ended. Thank you very much for your application.


Nagoya Castle Regular Guided Tour
(No reservations required)
Nagoya Castle is, no doubt, one of the most popular touristic spot in Nagoya.
The castle had been originally built between 1610 and 12 but unfortunatelly destroyed during the last world war.
The main Castle tower was reconstructed in 1959, and the Palace, the very beauty of the castle also lost by the war, was identically restored in 2018 after 10 years-long work.
This palace is a masterpiece of traditinal Japanese construction so called Shoin. Mimics of the authentic paintings and the decorations will breath-takingly attract you.
The castle is surrounded by seasonal flowers such as Sakura that can attract you throughtout a year. We will be at your disposal wherever / whenever needed you taking pictures.
Our tour starts from the East Gate of Nagoya Castle at 12:30 every day.
No reservations are required in case of less than 5 participants.
A-1 Nagoya Castle, the symbol of the cityResuming from Oct.1st, 2022
Every day at 12:30 from the East Gate of Nagoya Castle
No reservations are required.

The cancellation will be posted on our website on the day before and be noticed at the Main and East Gate of Nagoya Castle on the day.
Recommended Private Tours
(Reservations required)
The AGGN office coordinates the volunteer interpreter-guide activities by our regular members.
Each member has been guiding a lot of guests to main sightseeing spots in this area, such as Nagoya Castle, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, Atsuta Shinto Shrine, Osu, and Arimatsu. Activities
Please contact the Aichi Goodwill Guide Network Secretariat at least two weeks before the guide event date to apply for a guide request or make a reservation for participation. How to requestWe look forward to.
Contact Addresses
E mailguide-desk@aggn.jp
Fax+81-561-75-6977
Phone+81-561-75-6977(PM on Tuesday and Friday)
chairpersonKumi Sato
OfficeReiko Matsukawa
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