• Beck’s Coffee Shop - 08:00 – Departure from Nagano Station: Meet the guide in front of Beck’s Coffee, located just outside the Shinkansen gates.
• Matsumoto Station Alps Exit Taxi Stand - 09:30 – Pickup at Matsumoto Station: The guide will meet you at the Alps (West) Exit. Look for the light yellow Toyota van.
• Matsumoto Castle - Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of one of Japan’s most renowned castles. Discover its samurai-era architecture and stories, then take your time to explore and capture photos inside.
• Ishii Miso - Experience a guided tour of a 150-year-old miso brewery and savor a traditional lunch featuring miso soup and handmade onigiri.
• Daio Wasabi Farm - Stroll through the expansive grounds of Japan’s largest wasabi farm. Enjoy free time to explore, shop, or try optional snacks like wasabi soft-serve or croquettes.
• Azumino Winery - Delight in a casual tasting of locally crafted Japanese wine, offered as small samples at the counter, while enjoying views of the surrounding vineyards and mountain scenery. Feel free to wander the grounds or visit the charming winery shop.
• Japan Ukiyo-e Museum - Discover timeless woodblock prints by masters such as Hokusai and Hiroshige at the world’s largest private ukiyo-e collection.
• Matsumoto Station Alps Exit Taxi Stand - 15:45 – Drop-off at Matsumoto Station: This is the final stop for guests who joined from Matsumoto. Guests who began the tour from Nagano will continue to Nagano Station after this stop.
• Nagano Station - 17:00 – Return to Nagano Station (for guests who started the tour from Nagano).

• Miso brewery tour with onigiri & miso soup lunch
• Free time at Daio Wasabi Farm
• Entry ticket to Matsumoto Castle
• Entry ticket to Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
• Scenic winery stop with a casual counter-style tasting of around five small wine samples

• Additional food & drinks (e.g. wasabi soft-serve, croquettes)
• Bullet train tickets or travel before/after the tour
• There are no mandatory in-destination costs.

Experience the wonders of Matsumoto on this comprehensive full-day tour, crafted to showcase the city’s most significant cultural landmarks in just one day. Discover the historic Matsumoto Castle, renowned for its black walls and rich samurai heritage.

Begin your journey from Nagano at 8:00 AM for an 8.5-hour tour, or from Matsumoto at 9:30 AM for a 6.25-hour tour.

Enjoy a guided visit to a 150-year-old miso brewery, complete with an onigiri lunch. Wander through Japan’s largest wasabi farm, where you can sample wasabi ice cream and other local delicacies. Visit a picturesque countryside winery for a relaxed tasting of regional wines. Conclude your tour at the Ukiyo-e Museum, which houses one of Japan’s most significant woodblock print collections.

・Admission to Matsumoto Castle
・Guided tour of a miso brewery with onigiri lunch
・Visit to Japan’s largest wasabi farm with local delicacies
・Relaxed wine tasting at a scenic local winery
・Admission to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
・Explore Matsumoto’s essential cultural landmarks in a single day

• Start from Nagano Station (8:00 AM) or Matsumoto Station (9:30 AM). Please confirm your preferred meeting point when booking.
• o8Experience is a locally based tour company offering private and small-group experiences across Nagano and surrounding regions. From food and culture to nature and history, we create meaningful journeys tailored to curious travelers. Visit o8Experience to discover more.
• This tour is scheduled to conclude at Matsumoto Station by 15:45 and return to Nagano Station by around 17:00. However, please note that timing may vary due to traffic or weather conditions. If you are planning onward travel, we recommend booking trains departing after 16:30 from Matsumoto and after 17:30 from Nagano Station to ensure a comfortable buffer. ➤ Guests who joined the tour from Matsumoto Station can choose to end their tour there at 15:45. ➤ Guests returning to Nagano Station will arrive by around 17:00.
• On-time departure policy: Tours depart on time. We can wait up to 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After that, late arrivals are treated as a no-show (no refund/reschedule).

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