Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavor

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About this activity

Explore “Old Japan” on a relaxed small-group tour to Narai-juku, a beautifully preserved Nakasendo post town, and enjoy a hands-on wasabi grating lunch at Daio Wasabi Farm.

Walk through Narai-juku’s historic wooden streets with your local guide, then enjoy free time for photos, shops, and cafés. At Daio Wasabi Farm, grate fresh wasabi yourself during lunch and stroll along the clear-water canals and traditional waterwheels.

With just 2–12 guests, enjoy authentic local culture at a comfortable pace. Available year-round, although some shops may close during winter.

Departure options:

- Matsumoto: 9:45 AM–4:00 PM (6.25h). Optional Matsumoto Castle drop-off.

- Nagano: 8:15 AM–5:15 PM (up to 9h). Earlier return possible when no Matsumoto stop is needed.

Highlights:

- Narai-juku guided walk and free time (2h)

- Wasabi grating lunch and farm stroll (1.5h)

- English-speaking local guide and comfortable transportation

What's included

✓Free time in Narai-juku (shopping / snacks / photos)
✓English-speaking local guide
✓Transportation during the tour (fuel, tolls & parking included)
✓Guided walk in Narai-juku (Nakasendo post town)
✓wasabi grating set meal at Daio Wasabi Farm

Not included

✕Matsumoto Castle entry ticket (optional drop-off on Matsumoto Start only; drop-off only)
✕Additional food & drinks / souvenirs (e.g., wasabi soft-serve, croquettes, extra snacks)
✕Train tickets or travel costs before/after the tour›
✕Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meet your guide in front of Beck’s Coffee inside Nagano Station, just outside the Shinkansen gates.
9:45 – Pickup at Matsumoto Station：Your guide will meet you at the Alps (West) Exit – look out for our light yellow Toyota van.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From December to March, some shops and cafés in Narai-juku may be closed or operate shorter hours. The tour still operates in normal winter conditions, but may be adjusted or cancelled in case of heavy snow or unsafe road conditions.

Cancellation policy

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

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