Discover Matsumoto’s rich culture: explore a samurai castle, taste miso and wasabi, sip local wines, and admire Ukiyo-e art.
Discover Matsumoto’s rich culture: explore a samurai castle, taste miso and wasabi, sip local wines, and admire Ukiyo-e art.
- 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.
- 松本駅アルプス口タクシー乗り場 - 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 - Receive a brief introduction…
- 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.
- 松本駅アルプス口タクシー乗り場 - 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 - Receive a brief introduction from the guide before entering one of Japan’s most famous castles. Take your time to explore inside and capture photos at your leisure.
- Ishii Miso - Enjoy 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 lush grounds of Japan’s largest wasabi farm. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, shop for local souvenirs, and try optional snacks like wasabi soft-serve or croquettes.
- Azumino Winery - Experience a casual tasting of locally made Japanese wine, served 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 cozy winery shop.
- Japan Ukiyo-e Museum - Discover timeless woodblock prints by masters such as Hokusai and Hiroshige at the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, which houses the world’s largest private collection of ukiyo-e art. On Mondays and substitute holidays, the final museum stop is Matsumoto City History Village instead.
- 松本駅アルプス口タクシー乗り場 - 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).
- Smooth entry to Matsumoto Castle (entry ticket included)
- Miso brewery tour with onigiri & miso soup lunch
- Free time at Daio Wasabi Farm
- Entry to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (Matsumoto City History Village on Mondays)
- Scenic winery stop with a casual counter-style tasting of around five small wine samples
- Smooth entry to Matsumoto Castle (entry ticket included)
- Miso brewery tour with onigiri & miso soup lunch
- Free time at Daio Wasabi Farm
- Entry to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (Matsumoto City History Village on Mondays)
- 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.
- 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.
Explore Matsumoto on a comprehensive full-day tour that showcases the city’s main cultural attractions in just one day. Visit the historic Matsumoto Castle, a unique original fortress steeped in samurai history, and enjoy exploring at your leisure.
Depart 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….
Explore Matsumoto on a comprehensive full-day tour that showcases the city’s main cultural attractions in just one day. Visit the historic Matsumoto Castle, a unique original fortress steeped in samurai history, and enjoy exploring at your leisure.
Depart 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.
Experience a guided tour of a 150-year-old miso brewery, complete with an onigiri lunch. Spend free time at 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 the tour at the Ukiyo-e Museum, which houses a significant collection of woodblock prints. On Mondays, the final stop is replaced by Matsumoto City History Village.
・Admission to Matsumoto Castle
・Guided tour of a miso brewery with onigiri lunch
・Free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm with local treats
・Relaxed wine tasting at a scenic winery
・Admission to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (History Village on Mondays)
・Experience Matsumoto’s cultural highlights in one day
- Start from Nagano Station (8:00 AM) or Matsumoto Station (9:30 AM). Please confirm your preferred meeting point when booking.
- Please note: on Monday departures, the final museum stop is Matsumoto City History Village instead of the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum.
- 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).
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
