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Nagano :Matsumoto Local Food & Bar Hopping Tour with Area Options

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Nagano :Matsumoto Local Food & Bar Hopping Tour with Area Options

About this activity

This tour is designed for travelers who want to enjoy Matsumoto’s local nightlife without needing to choose restaurants on their own. Instead of following a fixed list of venues, your guide will ask about your tastes and introduce nearby izakaya, bars, or casual food spots that suit the group and the atmosphere of the evening.

Matsumoto is known for its castle, old streets, craft culture, mountain setting, and relaxed local food scene. Depending on your selected area, you can enjoy the convenience of the station district or the historic atmosphere around Ote, Nakamachi, and Nawate.

With a guide by your side, it becomes easier to enter local places, understand menus, try regional food and drinks, and experience the city in a more natural way than simply visiting a tourist restaurant.

What's included

  • ✓Food and drink allowance: JPY 1,500 per venue
  • ✓Visits to 2 local food and drink spots
  • ✓English-speaking guide
  • ✓Total allowance: JPY 3,000 per person

Not included

  • ✕Extra food and drinks over the allowance

Meeting and pickup

  • The meeting point for the Matsumoto Station Area option is in front of Seven-Eleven Matsumoto Ekimae. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow panel. Please check the meeting location before the tour starts.
  • The meeting point for the Ote Castle Town Area option is in front of the Ote Police Box of Matsumoto Police Station. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow panel. Please check the meeting location before the tour starts.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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