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 Japan’s most beautiful original castles ・Enjoy sake tasting at a small local shop with a warm, homely atmosphere ・Walk through Nawate Street and Nakamachi with a local guide ・Try a light Japanese snack during the tour ・Discover historic streets, local shops, and hidden details beyond the castle
After a short introduction, the tour begins with a relaxed walk through central Matsumoto toward the castle.
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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.
Matsumoto, Japan
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.
Matsumoto, Japan
Explore Nawate Street, a charming retro shopping street famous for its frog theme. The area is filled with small shops, snacks, and local souvenirs.
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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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