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Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Local Bites Walking Tour

By o8Experience
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €86 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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

Activity location

  • Matsumoto Station
    • 1
    • 390-0815, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Matsumoto Station
    • 1
    • 390-0815, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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Walking Matsumoto
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:45
Price details
€85.64 x 2 Adults€171.28
Total
Price is €171.28
Until Sun, 29 Mar

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • o8Experience is a locally based tour company offering private and small-group experiences across Nagano and surrounding regions. From food and culture to nature and history, we create meaningful journeys tailored to curious travellers. Visit o8Experience to discover more.
  • 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.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Matsumoto Station

  • 5m
Meet your guide in front of Starbucks at Matsumoto Station. After a short introduction, the tour begins with a relaxed walk through central Matsumoto towards the castle.

Matsumoto Castle

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
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

  • 30m
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

  • 20m
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

  • 15m
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.

Matsumoto Station

  • 10m
The tour finishes with a relaxed walk back to Matsumoto Station, where your guide will say goodbye.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Matsumoto Station
    • 1
    • 390-0815, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Matsumoto Station
    • 1
    • 390-0815, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

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