Guided Half-day Tour to Nagoya Castle and Modern Technology at SCMAGLEV

Experience a fascinating culture blend of old and new Japan on our guided half-day tour to Nagoya Castle and Modern Technology at SCMAGLEV. Visit the beautiful Honmaru Palace in Nagoya Castle, which has been carefully reconstructed using authentic materials and techniques since its origin in 1612. You’ll be amazed by the engineering feat it took to re-create this stunning structure. 

At Nagoya Castle, we'll give you a fascinating look into the history of town planning and architecture. We'll visit the magnificent castle, which was built more than 400 years ago! You can even climb the highest point of the castle, known as Tenshukaku, for a panoramic view of the city. We'll also explore the vibrant artifacts such as armors and weapons from its past along with photos of its restoration process after World War II. 

Next we'll travel to SCMaglev and Rail Park - one of Japan's most technological train experiences. Here you'll experience first hand how transport has evolved from steam power, through regular trains and onto Shinkansen (bullet train) and MAGLEV (magnetic speed trains). Soak up the incredible transit heritage of Japan while experiencing their cutting edge technology in action! 

SCMAGLEV (Super Conducting Magnetically Levitated Train), located nearby. Here you can experience modern science in action with observation visits first hand! While marveling at this high-tech engineering genius, you will learn about Japan's pioneering technological advancement through our informative guided tour. 

On our Guided Tour, get the full view of Japan’s modern technological accomplishments set within its classic structure with expert guidance throughout your journey!

Key Takeaways

The guided half-day tour takes you to Nagoya Castle and Modern Technology at SCMAGLEV.

At Nagoya Castle, you'll see the beautiful Honmaru Palace, learn about the history of town planning and architecture, and see artifacts and photos from the castle's past.

You can also climb to the highest point of the castle, Tenshukaku, for a panoramic view of the city.
At SCMAGLEV, you'll experience Japan's cutting-edge technology in action, including the Super Conducting Magnetically Levitated Train.

The tour includes a professional guide and transportation to and from the attractions.

The tour lasts for approximately 4 hours, starting at 1:00 PM and ending at 6:00 PM.

The tour is only available in English, but a Mandarin or French guide may be available on occasion.

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