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Discover Matsumoto on this full-day tour designed to cover the city’s key cultural highlights in one rewarding day. Explore black-walled Matsumoto Castle, a rare original fortress rich in samurai history. Visit a 150-year-old miso brewery for a guided tour and onigiri lunch. Stroll Japan’s largest wasabi farm, with time to try wasabi ice cream and local treats. Stop at a scenic countryside winery for a casual tasting of local wines. End at the Ukiyo-e Museum, home to one of Japan’s major woodblock print collections.
※ Depart from Nagano (8:00 AM / 8.5 hrs) or Matsumoto (9:30 AM / 6.25 hrs).
Finish at either station. Luggage accepted only for one-way transfers between Nagano and Matsumoto (advance notice required).
・Matsumoto Castle
・Miso brewery tour & onigiri lunch
・Japan’s largest wasabi farm & local treats
・Casual local wine tasting at a scenic winery
・Ukiyo-e Museum print collection
・Start/finish at Nagano or Matsumoto (luggage one-way only, notice required)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Beck's Coffee Shop
08:00 – Depart from Nagano Station：Meet your guide in front of Beck’s Coffee, just outside the Shinkansen gates.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
09:30 – Pickup at Matsumoto Station：Your guide will meet you at the Alps (West) Exit – look out for our light yellow Toyota van.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Matsumoto Castle
Enjoy a fully guided tour of one of Japan’s most iconic castles. Learn about its samurai-era design and legends, then take your time to explore and snap photos inside.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Ishii Miso
Take a guided tour of a 150-year-old miso brewery and enjoy a traditional lunch of miso soup and handmade onigiri.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Daio Wasabi Farm
Wander through the lush grounds of Japan’s largest wasabi farm. You’ll have free time to explore, shop, or purchase optional snacks like wasabi soft-serve or croquettes.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Enjoy 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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
Explore timeless woodblock prints by masters like Hokusai and Hiroshige at the world’s largest private ukiyo-e collection.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8
15:45 – Drop-off at Matsumoto Station：This is the final stop for guests who joined from Matsumoto. Guests who started from Nagano may also choose to end their tour in Matsumoto if staying locally.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Nagano Station
17:00 – Return to Nagano Station (drop-off for Nagano starters and also available for Matsumoto starters).
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
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
- Start/finish at Nagano or Matsumoto Station. Luggage only for one-way transfers (Nagano ⇄ Matsumoto) with advance notice. Please confirm pickup/drop-off stations when booking.
- 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.
- 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).
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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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