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Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Local Bites Walking Tour
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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 like stepping into a local home.
After that, stroll through Nawate Street and Nakamachi, known for their preserved buildings, small shops, and nostalgic atmosphere. Along the way, enjoy a light Japanese snack and discover another side of Matsumoto beyond the castle.
・Explore Matsumoto Castle, one of...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walk through Nakamachi and Nawate historic streets
Local sake tasting
English-speaking guide
One light Japanese snack
Matsumoto castle entrance fees
Transportation fee to meeting point
There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
Additional drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Matsumoto Station
You will meet your guide in front of Starbucks at Matsumoto Station. Guests staying near Matsumoto Castle may request a closer meeting point 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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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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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 like stepping into a local home.
After that, stroll through Nawate Street and Nakamachi, known for their preserved buildings, small shops, and nostalgic atmosphere. Along the way, enjoy a light Japanese snack and discover another side of Matsumoto beyond the castle.
・Explore Matsumoto Castle, one of...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walk through Nakamachi and Nawate historic streets
Local sake tasting
English-speaking guide
One light Japanese snack
Matsumoto castle entrance fees
Transportation fee to meeting point
There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
Additional drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Matsumoto Station
You will meet your guide in front of Starbucks at Matsumoto Station. Guests staying near Matsumoto Castle may request a closer meeting point in advance.
Return
Itinerary
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Matsumoto Station
Meet your guide in front of Starbucks at Matsumoto Station. After a short introduction, the tour begins with a relaxed walk through central Matsumoto toward the castle.
5 minutes
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Matsumoto Castle
Visit Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s most beautiful original castles and a designated National Treasure. Learn about the history of the samurai era while exploring the castle grounds and enjoying views of the iconic black keep.
45 minutes
3
Matsumoto
Enjoy a relaxed sake tasting at a small local spot loved by residents. Learn about Nagano’s sake culture while sampling regional varieties in a casual and welcoming setting.
30 minutes
4
Nawate Shopping District
Explore Nawate Street, a charming retro shopping street famous for its frog theme. The area is filled with small shops, snacks, and local souvenirs.
20 minutes
5
Nakamachi Street
Walk along Nakamachi Street, known for its traditional white-walled merchant buildings from the Edo period. Today the street is lined with small cafés, craft shops, and galleries.
15 minutes
6
Matsumoto Station
The tour finishes with a relaxed walk back to Matsumoto Station, where your guide will say goodbye.
