Tea & Castle: The Soul of Matsumoto〜Serenity and Samurai Power〜

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience Authentic Japanese Culture in Matsumoto: A Journey of Tea and Castle
Step into the world of traditional Japan with a unique cultural experience in Matsumoto.
This exclusive tour offers:
Nestled right beside the iconic Matsumoto Castle, Ikegami Hyakuchikutei offers an authentic tea ceremony in a traditional tea room, meticulously built by master carpenters from Kyoto to honor Japan’s finest architectural heritage. A tea ceremony master will guide you in English through the profound philosophy and graceful rituals of Japanese tea.
A guided English tour of the Matsumoto Castle Honmaru Garden, where you’ll discover the history, architecture, and hidden stories of one of Japan’s most iconic original castles.
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the tea ceremony and the enduring strength of Matsumoto Castle — a perfect harmony of silence and steel.
This is a rare opportunity to experience both traditional tea culture and samurai history, explained in English by a tea master.

What's Included

Tea ceremony master in English
Transportation from Meeting point to the tea ceremony place
All Fees and Taxes
Matsumoto Castle Admission Ticket
Tea ceremony experience fee
Return trip transportation fee (from Matsumoto Castle)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

@8:45 or 12:45, JR Matsumoto station at the 3rd floor in front of Tourist Information Center *Please note that time schedule is 8:30 or 12:30 due to Viator system.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    At Ikegami Hyakuchikutei, a tea ceremony master will provide an explanation about the garden and the facilities, followed by an explanation and hands-on experience of the tea ceremony in the tea room. At the Honmaru Garden of Matsumoto Castle, a tea ceremony master will provide an explanation about Matsumoto Castle, after which the group will disband. We will hand out admission tickets for Matsumoto Castle, so please feel free to explore the castle tower on your own.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Matsumoto Tourism and Convention Association

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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