Narai-juku & Wasabi Grating Lunch: Nakasendo Meets Real Flavor

6 hr 25 min - 7 hr 45 minEnglishBook 12 hours aheadMatsumoto, Japan

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$191

Explore “Old Japan” on a relaxed day trip to Narai-juku, a beautifully preserved Nakasendo post town, and enjoy a hands-on wasabi grating lunch at Daio Wasabi Farm.

Enjoy a guided walk plus free time in Narai-juku to explore the historic streets, take photos, and visit local shops or cafés when open. Then grate fresh wasabi for lunch and take a short stroll along the clear-water canals and iconic waterwheels.

This is not a rushed checklist tour — we keep the pace calm so you can enjoy the atmosphere and experience real freshly grated wasabi.

The tour is available year-round. In winter, some shops and cafés may be closed or operate shorter hours.

Main option: Matsumoto Start (9:45 AM) → Matsumoto Station, with optional Matsumoto Castle drop-off.

Also available: Nagano Start (8:45 AM) → Nagano Station.

- Narai-juku guided walk + free time: about 2 hours - Daio Wasabi Farm lunch + stroll: about 1.5 hours - Small-group tour with an English-speaking local guide

Included

Free time in Narai-juku (shopping / snacks / photos)
English-speaking local guide
Transportation during the tour (fuel, tolls & parking included)
Guided walk in Narai-juku (Nakasendo post town)
wasabi grating set meal at Daio Wasabi Farm

Not included

Matsumoto Castle entry ticket (optional drop-off on Matsumoto Start only; drop-off only)
Additional food & drinks / souvenirs (e.g., wasabi soft-serve, croquettes, extra snacks)
Train tickets or travel costs before/after the tour›
Gratuities (optional)

Choose your option

2 options

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What you'll do

Naraijuku
Narai, Shiojiri, Japan
Arrive in Narai-juku, one of the best-preserved post towns on the historic Nakasendo route. Enjoy a relaxed guided walk along the historic main street, with stories, photo spots, and local insights. Then enjoy free time to explore at your own pace—small shops, snacks, coffee, and plenty of photo opportunities.
2 hoursAdmission included
Daio Wasabi Farm
3640 Hotaka, Azumino, Japan
A proper lunch experience: grate fresh wasabi yourself, then enjoy a short stroll along the clear-water canals and past the iconic waterwheels. You can also try local favorites like wasabi ice cream and wasabi croquettes.
1h 30mAdmission included
Matsumoto Castle
4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto, Japan
Optional: Matsumoto Castle (Drop-off Only) Matsumoto Start/End only. Ticket not included. Drop-off only.
5 minAdmission not included