Discover Matsumoto on this full-day tour designed to cover the city’s key cultural highlights in one rewarding day. Enter the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, a rare original fortress rich in samurai history, and explore at your own pace.
Depart from Nagano (8:00 AM / 8.5 hrs) or Matsumoto (9:30 AM / 6.25 hrs).
Visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided tour and onigiri lunch. Enjoy free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm, with time to try wasabi ice cream and local treats. Stop at a scenic countryside winery for a casual tasting of local wines. End at the Ukiyo-e Museum, home to a major woodblock print collection. On Mondays, this final museum stop is replaced by Matsumoto City History...
Highlights
From 6 hours and 15 minutes to 8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours and 15 minutes to 8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Bullet train tickets or travel before/after the tour
There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
Meeting Points
Departure
Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi
Two pickup options: 1)Nagano Station 08:00 – meet by Beck’s Coffee, by the Shinkansen gates. 2) Matsumoto Station 09:30 – outside the Alps West Exit by the taxi stand; look for our light yellow van. Start/finish Nagano or Matsumoto (luggage transport OK – please let us know in advance).
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Start from Nagano Station (8:00 AM) or Matsumoto Station (9:30 AM). Please confirm your preferred meeting point when booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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08:00 – Depart from Nagano Station：Meet your guide in front of Beck’s Coffee, just outside the Shinkansen gates.
5 minutes
2
松本駅アルプス口タクシー乗り場
09:30 – Pickup at Matsumoto Station：Your guide will meet you at the Alps (West) Exit – look out for our light yellow Toyota van.
5 minutes
3
Matsumoto Castle
Enjoy a brief introduction from your guide before entering one of Japan’s most iconic castles. Then take your time to explore inside and snap photos at your own pace.
1 hour
4
Ishii Miso
Take a guided tour of a 150-year-old miso brewery and enjoy a traditional lunch of miso soup and handmade onigiri.
1 hour
5
Daio Wasabi Farm
Wander through the lush grounds of Japan’s largest wasabi farm. You’ll have free time to explore at your own pace, browse local souvenirs, and enjoy optional snacks like wasabi soft-serve or croquettes.
45 minutes
6
Azumino Winery
Enjoy a casual tasting of locally made Japanese wine, served as small samples at the counter, while taking in views of the surrounding vineyards and mountain landscape. Feel free to stroll the grounds or browse the cozy winery shop.
45 minutes
7
Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
Explore timeless woodblock prints by masters like Hokusai and Hiroshige at the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum, home to 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.
45 minutes
8
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 started from Nagano will continue on to Nagano Station after this stop.
5 minutes
9
Nagano Station
17:00 – Return to Nagano Station (for guests who started the tour from Nagano).
Discover Matsumoto on this full-day tour designed to cover the city’s key cultural highlights in one rewarding day. Enter the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, a rare original fortress rich in samurai history, and explore at your own pace.
Depart from Nagano (8:00 AM / 8.5 hrs) or Matsumoto (9:30 AM / 6.25 hrs).
Visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided tour and onigiri lunch. Enjoy free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm, with time to try wasabi ice cream and local treats. Stop at a scenic countryside winery for a casual tasting of local wines. End at the Ukiyo-e Museum, home to a major woodblock print collection. On Mondays, this final museum stop is replaced by Matsumoto City History...
Highlights
From 6 hours and 15 minutes to 8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours and 15 minutes to 8 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Bullet train tickets or travel before/after the tour
There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
Meeting Points
Departure
Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi
Two pickup options: 1)Nagano Station 08:00 – meet by Beck’s Coffee, by the Shinkansen gates. 2) Matsumoto Station 09:30 – outside the Alps West Exit by the taxi stand; look for our light yellow van. Start/finish Nagano or Matsumoto (luggage transport OK – please let us know in advance).
