100% hands-on from start to finish, experience a uniquely authentic Japanese Cuisine for yourself! Matsumoto is famous for the quality of its Soba (buckwheat flour noodles) and its historic feudal castle! First take a tour of Matsumoto Castle designated a “National Treasure” of Japan due to its well-preserved original structure. Then sample this traditional Japanese dish and even have a go at pre…
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An immersive experience into Japanese cuisine! Buckwheat has long been grown in Matsumoto, lending to its well-established tradition of Soba noodle making. This part of the country is famed as the destination for getting the best serving of Soba and so happens to be the locally Matsumoto City as well. But that's not all with the discovery of fresh authentic Wasabi of the region that awaits you! -…
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Discover Matsumoto beyond the castle on a tour of samurai history, local food, wasabi, wine, and ukiyo-e. Book 8:00 AM for Nagano Station (8.5 hrs) OR 9:30 AM for Matsumoto Station (6.25 hrs). Explore the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided visit and onigiri lunch, and enjoy free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm. Stop at a countryside winery for a casu…
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Discover Matsumoto on a relaxed walking tour featuring castle history, local sake, old streets, and a light local snack. Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s most beautiful original castles. Explore its wooden interior and hear stories from Japan’s feudal past. The tour then continues to a small local sake shop with a warm, homely atmosphere, offering a relaxed tasting experience that feels lik…
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Experience the best of Nagano winter in one unforgettable private tour—combining snowshoeing in the sacred forests of Togakushi and a visit to the iconic Snow Monkey Park, where wild macaques relax in natural hot springs. This seasonal experience is available only for a limited winter period. Unlike standard shared tours, this is an exclusive private experience focused on comfort, safety, and fle…
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Discover Nagano or Matsumoto on a Fully Customizable Private Tour Enjoy a full-day private tour with an English-speaking local guide and private vehicle. Choose Nagano Standard, Matsumoto Standard, or an Extended Route. Nagano Standard covers Zenkoji, Togakushi, Obuse, Snow Monkey Park, Shibu Onsen, Matsushiro, and nearby areas. Pickup is from Nagano City hotels or Nagano Station only. Matsumoto…
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Ever dreamed of discovering the hidden soul of Japan? This 4-hour Matsumoto walking tour is your perfect gateway to history, culture, and unforgettable flavors guided by a passionate local! Nakamachi Street Stroll through a beautifully preserved Edo-period merchant town where history meets modern creativity. Nawate Street Meet Matsumoto's beloved frog mascot and treat yourself to taiyaki or dango…
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Take a walk back into the Meiji era (1868-1912) and visit this 150 year old sake brewery in Matsumoto City. Join this guided tour and discover the brewery's history inside their original main building. Learn about their traditional sake brewing process and why it is a representation of Matsumoto City and the surrounding northern Japanese Alps. Finish off the tour with a thorough sake tasting sess…
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This tour offers a flexible way to experience Nagano’s local food and nightlife across five departure areas: Nagano, Matsumoto, Ueda, Suwa, and Iida. Instead of following a fixed restaurant list, your guide will ask about your preferences and help you choose local places around your selected meeting point. Nagano Prefecture is a collection of distinctive towns, each with its own food culture, loc…
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, mountai…
Evening air, the sound of spring water, the warmth held in old stone streets. Matsumoto has flourished for centuries as a castle town, where wells and natural springs were once central to daily life. That same water still shapes the city today—found not only in everyday routines, but in the flavors of its restaurants, craft beer, and cocktails. This experience introduces Matsumoto’s water culture…
This one-day tour in Matsumoto covers three parts: a visit to Matsumoto Castle, one of twelve castles in Japan with its original wooden keep still standing; a local lunch built around soba noodles or miso, and a tasting of sake from Nagano Prefecture. The tour starts at Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan's most striking original castles before moving to a food experience and a lunch built around two…
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…
