Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Tastes: Another Treasure from Nagano
Embark on a captivating journey through Nagano, where history, culture, and culinary delights converge. After meeting your guide at Matsumoto Station, step into the past at Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure dating back to the 16th century. Ascend its wooden halls, absorb the ambiance of tatami mat floors, and relish panoramic views from the castle keep, unraveling the tales of feudal Japan.
Continue with a sake-tasting odyssey at a historic brewery run by seasoned owners. Immerse yourself in the nuances of local sake flavors.
Savor 2 street foods (e.g. sweet rice dumplings, taiyaki, oyaki) on the the lively Nawate Street affectionately known as Frog Street.
Delve into history at Nakamachi Shopping Street, an Edo-period avenue adorned with well-preserved merchant houses. Explore quaint shops and cafes, absorbing the echoes of Matsumoto's past.
Reflect on a day filled with Matsumoto's medieval grandeur and modernity as the tour concludes at Matsumoto Station.
Options
Nagano Pickup
Pickup at Nagano Station. Finish in Matsumoto or return to Nagano — transportation included. About 5h with Nagano return.
What's included in Matsumoto Castle, Sake & Tastes: Another Treasure from Nagano
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of Beck's Coffee Shop at Nagano Station. From there, enjoy a comfortable private transfer to Matsumoto, where your cultural walking tour begins. Perfect for travelers staying in Nagano who want an easy and relaxed start to their day.
Meet Up with our guide just in front of Starbucks in Matsumoto station and walk to get Matsumoto castle
Matsumoto Castle
Arrival at Matsumoto castle. You go to enter Matsumoto castle and see inside of national treasure. It takes about 45min to 60min to look around.
Inclusions
- Premium sake tasting experience at a local brewery
- Guided walk through Nakamachi and Nawate historic streets
- High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
- Two local snacks included (e.g. taiyaki or sweets from the brewery)
- Matsumoto castle entrance fees
- For Nagano Pickup: Includes pick-up at Nagano Station; finish in Matsumoto or return to Nagano.
- Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
- Meal for infant
- Transportation fee to meeting point
- 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
- Sometimes it takes more than 30 min to enter Matsumoto castle
- 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.
- Please do not eat or drink coffee inside the vehicle to keep it clean for everyone. Bottled water and small pets in carriers are okay.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In front of Beck’s Coffee inside Nagano Station (just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates)