Samurai Legacy & Tea Ceremony | Unique Teahouse at Nagoya Castle

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 lordsTour OverviewThis 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.