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Overview

Discover Matsumoto on this full-day tour designed to cover the area’s 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 visit and onigiri lunch. Enjoy free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm, with canals, waterwheels, wasabi souvenirs, and optional snacks such as wasabi ice cream. Stop at a 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 museum stop is replaced by Matsumoto City History Village. ・Entry to Matsumoto Castle ・Guided miso brewery visit & onigiri lunch ・Free time at Japan’s largest wasabi farm ・Casual wine tasting at a scenic winery ・Entry to the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum (History Village on Mondays) ・Matsumoto’s cultural highlights in one day

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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).

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Beck's Coffee Shop

08:00 – Depart from Nagano Station：Meet your guide in front of Beck’s Coffee, just outside the Shinkansen gates.

Duration: 5 mins

2. 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.

Duration: 5 mins

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.

Duration: 60 mins

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.

Duration: 60 mins

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.

Duration: 45 mins

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.

Duration: 45 mins

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.

Duration: 45 mins

8. 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.

Duration: 5 mins

9. Nagano Station

17:00 – Return to Nagano Station (for guests who started the tour from Nagano).

Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

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)

Transportation between all tour locations

Scenic winery stop with a casual counter-style tasting of around five small wine samples

Exclusion

Additional food & drinks (e.g. wasabi soft-serve, croquettes)

Bullet train tickets or travel before/after the tour

There are no mandatory in-destination costs.

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Start from Nagano Station (8:00 AM) or Matsumoto Station (9:30 AM). Please confirm your preferred meeting point when booking.

Please note: on Monday departures, the final museum stop is Matsumoto City History Village instead of the Japan Ukiyo-e Museum.

This tour is scheduled to conclude at Matsumoto Station by 15:45 and return to Nagano Station by around 17:00. However, please note that timing may vary due to traffic or weather conditions. If you are planning onward travel, we recommend booking trains departing after 16:30 from Matsumoto and after 17:30 from Nagano Station to ensure a comfortable buffer. ➤ Guests who joined the tour from Matsumoto Station can choose to end their tour there at 15:45. ➤ Guests returning to Nagano Station will arrive by around 17:00.

On-time departure policy: Tours depart on time. We can wait up to 10 minutes after the scheduled meeting time. After that, late arrivals are treated as a no-show (no refund/reschedule).

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