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Price is €185 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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

    Walk through Narai-juku’s historic wooden streets with your local guide, then enjoy free time for photos, shops, and cafés. At Daio Wasabi Farm, grate fresh wasabi yourself during lunch and stroll along the clear-water canals and traditional waterwheels.

    With just 2–12 guests, enjoy authentic local culture at a comfortable pace. Available year-round, although some shops may close during winter.

    Departure options:

    • Matsumoto: 9:45 AM–4:00 PM (6.25h). Optional Matsumoto Castle drop-off.
    • Nagano: 8:15 AM–5:15 PM (up to 9h). Earlier return possible when no Matsumoto stop is needed.

    Highlights:

    • Narai-juku guided walk and free time (2h)
    • Wasabi grating lunch and farm stroll (1.5h)
    • English-speaking local guide and comfortable transport

Activity location

  • Naraijuku
    • Narai,
    • 399-6303, Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi
    • 8
    • 390-0817, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Nagano Station Departure

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Nagano Start: Start 8:45 AM (Nagano Station). Return to Nagano Station (~4:30 PM). No Matsumoto Castle option.
Starting point:
Beck's Coffee Shop, 1038-4 Kurita, Nagano, 380-0921, Japan

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:45
Price details
€185.48 x 2 Adults€370.96
Total
Price is €370.96
Until Sat, 7 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Free time in Narai-juku (shopping / snacks / photos)
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking local guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport during the tour (fuel, tolls & parking included)
  • Inclusions
    Guided walk in Narai-juku (Nakasendo post town)
  • Inclusions
    wasabi grating set meal at Daio Wasabi Farm
  • Exclusions
    Matsumoto Castle entry ticket (optional drop-off on Matsumoto Start only; drop-off only)
  • Exclusions
    Additional food & drinks / souvenirs (e.g., wasabi soft-serve, croquettes, extra snacks)
  • Exclusions
    Train tickets or travel costs before/after the tour›
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • 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
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • From December to March, some shops and cafés in Narai-juku may be closed or operate shorter hours. The tour still operates in normal winter conditions, but may be adjusted or cancelled in case of heavy snow or unsafe road conditions.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Naraijuku

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive in Narai-juku, one of the best-preserved post towns on the historic Nakasendo route. Enjoy a relaxed guided walk along the historic high 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.

Daio Wasabi Farm

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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 favourites like wasabi ice cream and wasabi croquettes.

Matsumoto Castle

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Optional: Matsumoto Castle (Drop-off Only) Matsumoto Start/End only. Ticket not included. Drop-off only.

Location

Activity location

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    Naraijuku
    • Narai,
    • 399-6303, Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Matsumoto Sta. Alpsguchi
    • 8
    • 390-0817, Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan
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    Beck's Coffee Shop
    • 1038-4 Kurita
    • 380-0921, Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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