Matsumoto Everything Tour: Castle, Miso, Wasabi, Wine & Ukiyo-e
Discover Matsumoto beyond the castle on a full-day tour combining samurai history, local food, wasabi, wine, and ukiyo-e. Depart from Nagano (8:00 AM / 8.5 hrs) or Matsumoto (9:30 AM / 6.25 hrs). Explore the black-walled Matsumoto Castle, visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided visit and oni
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 5 min08:00 – Depart from Nagano Station：Meet your guide in front of Beck’s Coffee, just outside the Shinkansen gates.
Stop 2
⏱ 5 min09:30 – Pickup at Matsumoto Station：Your guide will meet you at the Alps (West) Exit – look out for our light yellow Toyota van.
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission includedEnjoy 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.
Stop 4
⏱ 1hAdmission includedTake a guided tour of a 150-year-old miso brewery and enjoy a traditional lunch of miso soup and handmade onigiri.
Stop 5
⏱ 45 minAdmission includedWander 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.
Stop 6
⏱ 45 minAdmission includedEnjoy 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.
Stop 7
⏱ 45 minAdmission includedExplore 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.
Stop 8
⏱ 5 min15:45 – 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.
Stop 9
⏱ 5 min17:00 – Return to Nagano Station (for guests who started the tour from Nagano).
What to Bring
- •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).
- •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 travelers. Visit o8Experience to discover more.
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