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Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Local Bites Walking Tour

Location Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$202.94
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Overview

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 unique local sake tasting spot with a warm, personal atmosphere. It is a memorable stop that many guests especially enjoy.

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 a unique local sake tasting in a warm, personal setting
-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
Walking Matsumoto
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Matsumoto castle entrance fees
  • One light Japanese snack
  • English-speaking guide
  • Local sake tasting
  • Guided walk through Nakamachi and Nawate historic streets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Additional drinks
  • There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
  • Transportation fee to meeting point

Meeting point
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 details
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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The tour finishes with a relaxed walk back to Matsumoto Station, where your guide will say goodbye.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Walking shoes are recommended
  • Minimum alcahol drinking age is 20 years. So we offer another drink for under 20.
  • In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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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    Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Local Bites Walking Tour

    Location Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $202.94
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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