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Fed by pure spring water, Matsumoto is a city where the nature of the Northern Alps, refined craft traditions, and the quiet dignity of an old castle town come together in harmony. This gentle walking route from Matsumoto Castle to Yohashira Shrine, then onward to Nakamachi Street and Nawate Street, offers an unhurried immersion into landscapes shaped by history and aesthetics. Visits to a long-established sake brewery and a famous local spring invite you to taste the flavors born from Matsumoto’s exceptional water—a refined urban stroll that reveals the city’s true character.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be waiting for you at the ticket gates of Matsumoto Station holding a signboard.
Itinerary
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1
Meet your dedicated guide at the meeting point for sign-up and tour orientation (5 minutes)
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Matsumoto Castle
Tour starts. Head to Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure, and take a commemorative photo with the jet-black keep as your backdrop. Feel the weight of history stretching back to the Sengoku period.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Nawate Shopping District
Stroll through Nawate shopping street. Enjoy exchanges with local artisans and merchants in a streetscape that honors history while maintaining a playful spirit.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Yohashira Shrine
Visit and pray at Shihashira Shrine. Surrounded by a serene atmosphere, receive a lecture on Matsumoto's faith culture and the town's spiritual essence.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit the historic sake brewery, Zenzai Sake Brewery. Tour the natural spring source and experience how snowmelt from the Northern Japanese Alps cultivates the delicate flavors of sake.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Arrive at Genchi no Ido (Genchi Well). Reach out to the clear spring water and quietly come to understand why this town has lived in harmony with nature.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Nakamachi Street
Stroll through Nakamachi Street. Feel Matsumoto's aesthetic sensibility and artisan culture in a space where traditional white-walled storehouses coexist with contemporary craft shops. Rest at a café. Deepen your insights and learnings from the journey through dialogue with your guide.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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GOAL. Carrying with you an experience where Matsumoto's aesthetics and philosophy of nature are integrated.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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