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1-Day Nagahama Walking Tour with Castle, Museums and Old Street

1 Day Round trip from Nagahama Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Hokoen Park and the Nagahama Castle Historical Museum
02 Visit the Nagahama Railway Museum and learn about the power of Nagahama merchants in the Meiji period
03 See Keiun-kan guest house, home to the Nagahama Bonbai Exhibition from January to March
04 Admire the huge 19th-century festival floats at the Hikiyama Float Exhibition Hall
05 Stroll through Kurokabe Square along Old Hokkoku Street
06 Visit Daitsu-ji old temple
07 Discover the Yanmar Museum and try a variety of hands-on activities

Nagahama's central district brings together many of the city's most popular sights within walking distance, making it easy to enjoy its attractions on foot in a single day. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour offers a taste of the unique and profound culture nurtured by local residents since the era of Hideyoshi, one of the three heroes of Japan's 16th-century Provincial War Era. Explore landmarks such as Hokoen Park, Nagahama Castle Historical Museum, the Nagahama Railway Museum, the Hikiyama Float Exhibition Hall, and Kurokabe Square along Old Hokkoku Street, with a visit to the exciting Yanmar Museum if time permits.

Hikiyama Float Exhibition Hall, which houses huge 19th-century floats depicting fish and dragons, used in the annual festival held in April.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Nagahama's Historic Landmarks and Cultural Sights

See the following places with your Japanese tour guide:

Hokoen Park and the Nagahama Castle Historical Museum.
Nagahama Railway Museum.
Keiun-kan guest house. Note that the Bonbai exhibition is only held from early January to early March.
Hikiyama Float Exhibition Hall, which houses huge 19th-century floats depicting fish and dragons, used in the annual festival held in April.
Kurokabe Square along Old Hokkoku Street, a shopping and restaurant street.
Daitsu-ji old temple.
Yanmar Museum.